Mobile App Software Engineer

Job Description

Mobile App Software Engineer

Plano, TX, In-Office

About Acima/Upbound

Upbound Group, Inc. (effective February 27, 2023: NASDAQ: UPBD) is an omni-channel platform company committed to elevating financial opportunity for all through innovative, inclusive, and technology-driven financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of consumers. The Company’s customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands such as Rent-A-Center, Acima and Brigit that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital retail channels, including over 2,400 company branded retail units across the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas.

Job Purpose

A Mobile App Software Developer V is a key contributor to the design, development, and maintenance of cross-platform mobile application using React Native. This role requires a strong understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript, expertise in mobile UI/UX principles, and the ability to write clean, high-performance code. The developer collaborates with product managers and designers to translate requirements into technical solutions, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure the application is scalable and reliable. This role is expected to stay current with the latest mobile technologies and actively mentor junior developers, contributing to a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and Maintain Mobile Features: Accountable for the design, development, and delivery of new features and enhancements for the React Native application. This includes writing high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code.
• Ensure Code Quality and Performance: Responsible for conducting thorough code reviews, resolving bugs, and optimizing the application to ensure it meets performance, stability, and security standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Accountable for working closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and backend engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot and Problem-Solve: Responsible for diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues and production bugs in a timely and effective manner.
• Mentorship and Guidance: Accountable for mentoring junior developers, sharing knowledge of best practices, and helping to foster a strong development culture.
• Deliver Technical Documentation: Responsible for creating and maintaining clear, concise technical documentation for new features, architectures, and development processes.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Technical Oversight and Mentorship: This engineer shares the responsibility of ensuring the vendor team's work meets technical standards. They are accountable for providing clear technical guidance, participating in code reviews, and offering mentorship to help the vendor team align with project best practices.
• Cross-Team Communication and Problem Resolution: This role shares the responsibility for facilitating clear communication between the internal team and the vendor. They must actively identify and help resolve technical dependencies, integration issues, and any roadblocks to ensure smooth collaboration and continuous progress.
  
  

Key Skills

• An expert-level understanding of e-commerce principles is required to translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
• This role requires advanced collaboration skills to work effectively with product managers, designers, and other non-technical stakeholders.
• The ability to integrate e-commerce platforms with external systems and understand API protocols is essential.
• Proficient in agile methodologies to ensure project goals are met efficiently.
• This engineer must be a resourceful and systematic problem-solver, capable of quickly diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues under pressure.
• An expert-level commitment to staying current with the rapidly evolving mobile platform and the broader e-commerce industry, proactively seeking out new features, tools, and best practices.
• This individual takes full ownership of their work, from initial design through deployment and maintenance, ensuring high-quality results and meeting project timelines.
• The ability to effectively collaborate with a diverse team and provide clear, constructive guidance to junior developers, elevating the skills and performance of the entire team.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
• 8 years of experience in software development with a focus on mobile applications.
• 5 years of experience developing with React Native in a professional setting.
• Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Experience with Git for version control and knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
  
  

Compensation/Benefits

• Full health benefits-Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) match, 5%/4%
• DTO (discretionary time off)
• Health savings account (HSA) with company contribution
• College tuition reimbursement program (STEM degrees)
• Unlimited use of LinkedIn Learning
  
  

Acima/Upbound are equal opportunity employers committed to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to actual or perceived race.

Upbound Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.