Responsible for the full software development lifecycle, collaborating with teams to design, develop, and maintain applications while mentoring others and ensuring engineering standards.
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Take the next step in your journey at Inspira Financial. Guided by our mission to enable better health and greater wealth, we help businesses and individuals thrive today, tomorrow, and into retirement by strengthening and simplifying the health and wealth journey. Serving more than 7 million clients and representing over $62 billion in assets, Inspira partners with thousands of employers, plan sponsors, recordkeepers, TPAs, and other institutional partners to help the people they support plan, save, and invest for a brighter future. Through solutions including automatic rollover services, health savings accounts, emergency savings, and custody services, Inspira is focused on delivering better outcomes for all. Learn more at inspirafinancial.com .
Our values shape how we show up every day. We Lead with Heart by acting with compassion, empathy, and doing what's right; Cultivate Trust through integrity, transparency, and accountability; Aim Higher by never settling for what's expected and continually raising the standard; and Win Together by collaborating inclusively to achieve the best outcomes.
Our growth and culture haven't gone unnoticed; we've been recognized on Crain's Fast 50 and Inc. 5000 for remarkable growth and named to Built In's 2025 Best Places to Work and Gallagher's 2022 Best-In-Class Employer for our workplace culture and benefits.
Don't meet every single requirement? That's okay. We know growth comes from people who are willing to learn and challenge themselves, not just check every box. If you're energized and inspired by meaningful work, continuous development, and being part of a team that turns collective effort into real impact, we want to hear from you. We look forward to receiving your application.
Our office locations are designed to bring people together, foster collaboration, and build meaningful connections. While some roles are aligned to a specific office location, work arrangements and role locations may change over time to support business and team needs. Relocation assistance is not provided, whether for the initial move or for future changes in work location or role.
Remote Eligibility: At the time of hire, candidates for remote positions must reside in one of the following states: AL, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NV, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
The Senior Platform Mobile Engineer will report to the Director, Software Engineering in First Dollar. This role is responsible for building high-quality, scalable mobile applications and requires hands-on expertise in React Native, React, Node.js, and TypeScript, with a focus on delivering exceptional mobile experiences.
At First Dollar, we believe in empowering engineers to build a smarter health benefits platform - one where human expertise is amplified, not replaced, by AI tools. We seek engineers who have demonstrated experience using AI responsibly to accelerate their development workflow, improve code quality, and solve complex problems more efficiently.
Our engineering team is built on the principle of humans over code. We are a tight-knit group of lifelong learners in a constant quest to be a team that is greater than the sum of its parts. Come join us!
Technical Development
Project Implementation
Technical Execution
Preferred Qualifications
Education & Experience:
Technical Skills
Preferred Experience
Other Requirements:
Compensation & Benefits
$115,300- $160,000 per year
Take the next step in your journey at Inspira Financial. Guided by our mission to enable better health and greater wealth, we help businesses and individuals thrive today, tomorrow, and into retirement by strengthening and simplifying the health and wealth journey. Serving more than 7 million clients and representing over $62 billion in assets, Inspira partners with thousands of employers, plan sponsors, recordkeepers, TPAs, and other institutional partners to help the people they support plan, save, and invest for a brighter future. Through solutions including automatic rollover services, health savings accounts, emergency savings, and custody services, Inspira is focused on delivering better outcomes for all. Learn more at inspirafinancial.com .
Our values shape how we show up every day. We Lead with Heart by acting with compassion, empathy, and doing what's right; Cultivate Trust through integrity, transparency, and accountability; Aim Higher by never settling for what's expected and continually raising the standard; and Win Together by collaborating inclusively to achieve the best outcomes.
Our growth and culture haven't gone unnoticed; we've been recognized on Crain's Fast 50 and Inc. 5000 for remarkable growth and named to Built In's 2025 Best Places to Work and Gallagher's 2022 Best-In-Class Employer for our workplace culture and benefits.
Don't meet every single requirement? That's okay. We know growth comes from people who are willing to learn and challenge themselves, not just check every box. If you're energized and inspired by meaningful work, continuous development, and being part of a team that turns collective effort into real impact, we want to hear from you. We look forward to receiving your application.
Our office locations are designed to bring people together, foster collaboration, and build meaningful connections. While some roles are aligned to a specific office location, work arrangements and role locations may change over time to support business and team needs. Relocation assistance is not provided, whether for the initial move or for future changes in work location or role.
Remote Eligibility: At the time of hire, candidates for remote positions must reside in one of the following states: AL, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NV, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
The Senior Platform Mobile Engineer will report to the Director, Software Engineering in First Dollar. This role is responsible for building high-quality, scalable mobile applications and requires hands-on expertise in React Native, React, Node.js, and TypeScript, with a focus on delivering exceptional mobile experiences.
At First Dollar, we believe in empowering engineers to build a smarter health benefits platform - one where human expertise is amplified, not replaced, by AI tools. We seek engineers who have demonstrated experience using AI responsibly to accelerate their development workflow, improve code quality, and solve complex problems more efficiently.
Our engineering team is built on the principle of humans over code. We are a tight-knit group of lifelong learners in a constant quest to be a team that is greater than the sum of its parts. Come join us!
Technical Development
- Develop and maintain high-quality mobile applications using React Native
- Build and deploy applications on both iOS and Android platforms
- Implement scalable mobile solutions that integrate seamlessly with backend services
- Contribute to technical decisions regarding mobile platform strategies, frameworks, and tools
- Follow established coding standards, best practices, and development workflows
- Participate in code reviews and maintain quality standards across mobile development
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and backend engineers
- Active participation in sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives
- Continuously learn and adopt new mobile development practices and technologies
- Demonstrated experience using AI responsibly to accelerate their development workflow, improve code quality, and solve complex problems more efficiently
Project Implementation
- Contribute to end-to-end mobile application development lifecycle from conception to deployment
- Deliver mobile features and applications that meet business requirements on schedule
- Work with QA engineers to implement comprehensive testing strategies
- Support app store submissions and releases for both iOS and Android platforms
- Monitor application performance and implement optimization strategies
Technical Execution
- Develop React Native applications with smooth user experiences
- Integrate mobile applications with Node.js/TypeScript backend services and APIs
- Implement cloud-based solutions using Google Cloud Platform services
- Ensure proper state management using Redux, Context API, or similar solutions
- Optimize mobile applications for performance, security, and scalability
- Diagnose and resolve mobile-specific issues, such as crashes and performance bottlenecks
Preferred Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- 4-7 years of experience in mobile app development roles
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience
Technical Skills
- Strong proficiency in React Native for building cross-platform mobile applications
- Solid experience with React.js and modern JavaScript/TypeScript development practices
- Experience with Node.js, including API development and integration using REST and GraphQL
- Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services such as Firebase, Cloud Functions, and Cloud Storage
- Proficient with mobile development tools and workflows, including Xcode, Android Studio, and Expo
- Skilled in diagnosing and resolving mobile-specific issues
- Knowledge of mobile app deployment processes for the Apple App Store and Google Play Store
- Practical AI experience - Comfortable using tools like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or Claude for prototyping, debugging, and problem-solving
- Ability to evaluate AI-generated suggestions, ensure code meets our quality standards, and be able to explain, modify, and support any AI-assisted work as if you wrote it from scratch. This approach allows our engineers to focus on what humans do best: architecting elegant systems, making thoughtful design decisions, and building technology that truly serves our users' needs
Preferred Experience
- Experience with native iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin/Java) development
- Knowledge of additional GCP services (Cloud Run, AppEngine, BigQuery)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Experience with mobile app analytics and performance monitoring tools
- Background in mobile security best practices and implementation
Other Requirements:
- Infrequent travel (10%)
- Ability to occasionally work overtime or after hours
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Compensation & Benefits
$115,300- $160,000 per year
Inspira Financial Oak Brook, Illinois, USA Office
Our company is located in the heart of Oak Brook, IL, a suburb of Chicago, located about 19 miles west of the Chicago Loop (downtown Chicago).
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