As a Mobile Developer, you'll design and build scalable mobile apps using React Native for iOS and Android, collaborating closely with teams and maintaining app quality.
WHO WE ARE
We are PEAK6, a leading investment firm, using technology to find a better way of doing things. The company's first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading, and over the past two decades, the same formula has been used across a range of industries, asset classes, and business stages to consistently deliver superior results. Today, PEAK6 seeks transformational opportunities to provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs and forward-thinking businesses. PEAK6's core brands include PEAK6 Capital Management, PEAK6 Strategic Capital, Apex Fintech Solutions, FOCUS, We Insure, Evil Geniuses, Poker Power, Zogo, and Bruce Markets.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
As a Mobile Developer at PEAK6, you'll be part of a collaborative team building and enhancing mission-critical apps. You'll deliver robust iOS and Android mobile experiences-predominantly in React Native-supporting teams with cutting-edge technology.
Key Responsibilities
YOUR EXPERIENCE
OUR REWARDS
We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.
Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location. This position also may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to a range of health & wellness benefits, enhancing your overall compensation package.
Base Salary Range
$100,200-$125,250
PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.
PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at [email protected]. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
#PEAK6
We are PEAK6, a leading investment firm, using technology to find a better way of doing things. The company's first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading, and over the past two decades, the same formula has been used across a range of industries, asset classes, and business stages to consistently deliver superior results. Today, PEAK6 seeks transformational opportunities to provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs and forward-thinking businesses. PEAK6's core brands include PEAK6 Capital Management, PEAK6 Strategic Capital, Apex Fintech Solutions, FOCUS, We Insure, Evil Geniuses, Poker Power, Zogo, and Bruce Markets.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
As a Mobile Developer at PEAK6, you'll be part of a collaborative team building and enhancing mission-critical apps. You'll deliver robust iOS and Android mobile experiences-predominantly in React Native-supporting teams with cutting-edge technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Design & Build: Create high-quality, performant, and scalable mobile apps for both iOS and Android using React Native.
- Collaborate: Work closely with teams to translate requirements into seamless, intuitive user experiences.
- Iterate & Improve: Participate in the full app lifecycle from idea to deployment; rapidly iterate on features with feedback from real traders and internal users.
- Own Quality: Write maintainable code and conduct rigorous testing, debugging, and performance tuning to ensure smooth operation in time-sensitive environments.
- Maintain & Support: Contribute to ongoing support, app updates, and improvements across existing and new mobile products.
- Adhere to Best Practices: Apply best practices in mobile security, accessibility, and modern app development.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
- 3-5 years' experience building mobile applications, with a strong focus on React Native for iOS and Android.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field-or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience publishing and supporting apps in the App Store and/or Google Play.
- Familiarity with modern mobile architectures, third-party libraries, and API integration.
- Experience collaborating closely with product, design, and backend teams in Agile environments.
- Solid understanding of mobile UI/UX best practices, performance optimization, and debugging tools.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Exposure to automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and mobile security standards.
OUR REWARDS
We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.
Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location. This position also may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to a range of health & wellness benefits, enhancing your overall compensation package.
Base Salary Range
$100,200-$125,250
PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.
PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at [email protected]. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
#PEAK6
Top Skills
Android
iOS
React Native
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