Mobile Developer

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Chesterfield, VA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The software development team at Commonwealth Savers directs the design and administration of the Commonwealth’s education savings programs. As an independent, mission-driven agency, the organization maintains complete control of its technology environment, with our internal team overseeing all systems and networks. This autonomy allows us to innovate quickly and make a meaningful impact. We are hiring a Full Stack Developer to design and deliver modern software systems that power our financial platforms, mobile applications, and systems integrations, with a strong emphasis on mobile application development. We are looking for candidates with significant experience in designing, building, deploying and maintaining mobile applications using technologies such as React Native, Swift or Kotlin. Experience with integrating APIs, implementing secure coding practices, and working within cloud environments is highly valued. If you have a passion for innovation and can solve business needs with forward-thinking technical solutions, including AI-driven capabilities, this role is for you.

Requirements

4+ years of full-stack development experience with at least 2+ years’ hands-on experience in mobile app development frameworks like React Native, Ionic, Flutter, Dart or similar
Proficient in web technologies including JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular, HTML, CSS, RESTful APIs, GitHub, and cross-platform UI/UX design principles
Experience with registering and deploying mobile applications to Apple’s AppStore and Google Play Store
Experience with building and deploying solutions to AWS including cloud-native capabilities, serverless and containers
Proficiency in code management, test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies
Experience collaborating with UI/UX teams and cross-functional stakeholders
Interest in using new GenAI capabilities to improve the software development process
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Responsibilities

Design and develop mobile applications that enhance user experience using modern mobile app development frameworks
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, ops, and security to ensure cohesive delivery
Maintain high-quality, testable, and reusable code with strong test coverage
Assist with mentoring developers and promote knowledge sharing to support succession planning and talent development
Design and optimize scalable applications that meet performance and reliability goals
Ensure compliance with accessibility (WCAG/W3C), SEO, secure coding, and performance standards
Champion security best practices and ensure a security-first mindset for software development