Senior Mobile Developer

Summary

Join The Motley Fool's product tech team as a Senior Mobile App Developer to lead the evolution of their flagship mobile application. You will collaborate with various teams to design, develop, and deploy the next iteration of the mobile app using React Native and Expo. Responsibilities include building reusable components, optimizing app performance, resolving UX pain points, implementing automated testing, conducting code reviews, and contributing to agile sprints. This role requires 5+ years of professional experience in mobile app development with strong React Native expertise and proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript. The ideal candidate will have experience with investing, leading mobile development efforts, and working in a fintech environment. The Motley Fool offers a flexible, remote-friendly work culture, generous parental leave, investment stipends, low-cost health insurance, and a comprehensive compensation package.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in mobile app development, with strong React Native expertise
• Proven experience building and deploying production-grade apps for both iOS and Android using React Native and Expo
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, with solid knowledge of mobile architecture and performance optimization
• Experience integrating RESTful APIs and managing application state using tools like Redux or MobX
• Strong skills in translating Figma or Sketch designs into high-quality, pixel-perfect mobile interfaces
• Knowledge of component libraries and a passion for building scalable, reusable components
• Familiarity with mobile app testing frameworks and CI tools
• Excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to work autonomously
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a desire to continuously improve both product and process
• Experience with and/or a passion for investing

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of the next iteration of our mobile application using React Native and Expo
• Collaborate closely with design (Figma), product, and back-end teams to ship features that delight users
• Build reusable components and front-end libraries, driving a modular, scalable codebase
• Optimize apps for performance, accessibility, and cross-platform functionality (iOS + Android)
• Proactively identify and resolve UX pain points to streamline user flows and improve usability
• Implement automated testing and CI/CD workflows to ensure stability and speed of delivery
• Conduct and participate in code reviews, provide mentorship to other developers, and promote engineering best practices
• Contribute to planning and estimation in agile sprints and help shape the mobile roadmap
• Stay current with evolving technologies and industry trends — and bring fresh ideas to the table

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work building and/or working on an investing-focused mobile application
• Experience leading mobile development efforts or mentoring junior engineers
• Prior work in fintech, media, or mission-driven companies
• Familiarity with performance monitoring, error tracking, and analytics for mobile apps

Benefits

• Flexible, remote work environment (*see our open states above)
• No “vacation policy” (not to be confused with a “No vacation” policy)
• Generous fully-paid parental leave
• $1,000 annually to invest in stocks of your choice
• Super low premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Comprehensive compensation package, including company equity