Lead Software Engineer - UI/Mobile Development

Location: This position is located at our Dublin, OH campus with hybrid flexibility or may work remotely anywhere in the United States of America.

Who we are

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Central Ohio, we’re a privately-owned, independent healthcare navigation organization. We believe that no one should have to navigate the cost and complexity of healthcare alone, and we’re on a mission to make healthcare simpler and more effective for our millions of members. Our big-hearted, tech-savvy team fights to ensure that our members get the care they need, when they need it, at the most affordable cost – that’s why we call ourselves Healthcare Warriors®.

We’re committed to building diverse and inclusive teams – more than 2,000 of us and counting – so if you’re excited about this position, we encourage you to apply – even if your experience doesn’t match every requirement.

About the role

As a Lead Software Engineer, you’ll guide the development of high-quality, user-facing web and mobile experiences while providing technical leadership across the full stack. You’ll collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to build scalable solutions and mentor engineers across disciplines.

Your primary focus will be leading front-end and mobile architecture using React and React Native, while ensuring seamless integration with backend systems and services.

What you’ll do (Essential Responsibilities)

• Lead front-end architecture and development using React, React Native, and TypeScript.
• Collaborate with backend teams (Java, Spring Boot) to design clean APIs and efficient data flows.
• Bridge UI/UX design and backend engineering, ensuring consistency, performance, and maintainability.
• Mentor both front-end and full-stack engineers, promoting modern development practices and code quality.
• Advocate for front-end excellence — performance optimization, accessibility, responsive design, and design system consistency.
• Contribute to full-stack architecture discussions, ensuring end-to-end technical alignment.
• Support DevOps and CI/CD best practices for seamless deployments.
• Stay current with emerging web and mobile technologies and identify opportunities for adoption.
• All other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring (Qualifications)

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS, CIS, or a related field.
• Experience: 8+ years of professional experience in front-end engineering (React, React Native, TypeScript, JavaScript), along with backend development using Java (Spring Boot or similar frameworks).
• Strong understanding of full-stack development and backend systems (Java, REST APIs, databases).
• Proven expertise in building scalable, responsive, and high-performance UI components using ReactJS (React Native experience highly preferred).
• Familiarity with backend technologies (Java, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, AWS) and architectural best practices.
• Deep expertise in UI architecture, responsive design, accessibility, and performance optimization.
• Experience working with design systems and component libraries such as Material UI or Ant Design.
• Hands-on experience with mobile development using React Native for iOS and Android (PWAs also a plus).
• Deep understanding of cloud architecture best practices, especially within AWS.
• Lead architecture and design for complex systems focused on scalability, performance, and security.
• Proficient in working with relational databases like PostgreSQL and/or SQL Server.
• Experience preparing and evaluating build/buy proposals and RFPs.
• Ability to define and drive technical vision for projects in alignment with strategic business goals.
• Mentor and support engineering teams to foster technical excellence and continuous improvement across front-end and full-stack domains.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver innovative, high-impact solutions.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and assess their value for potential adoption.
• Promote and enforce best practices for software engineering including code quality, test automation, and CI/CD processes.
• Lead efforts to troubleshoot and resolve critical technical issues, minimizing business disruption.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation for systems and processes.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Commitment to data security, privacy, and ethical technology practices.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent and ongoing basis without requiring sponsorship.
• Protect and take care of our company and member’s data every day by committing to work within our company ethics and policies.
• Trustworthy and accountable behavior, capable of viewing and maintaining confidential information daily.

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