Title: Mobile Developer

State Role Title: Developer II

Hiring Range: $107,000 - $127,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Commonwealth Savers Plan

Location: ARBORETUM NORTH CHESTERFIELD

Agency Website: www.commonwealthsavers.com

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Important Note: We are unable to sponsor visas for this position.

Job Duties

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.

In this position, you will:

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Additional Considerations

• Hybrid employment opportunities with at minimum two days in office per week
• Typical office environment with considerable time in a sitting, stationary position
• Constantly operate a computer and other office equipment including typing and keying
•  Frequent communication with team members, employees, and guests; must be able to exchange accurate information accordingly
• Occasional travel may be required

Benefits

• Generous healthcare benefits with multiple plans to choose from
• Defined benefit and contribution retirement plans with cash match
• 12+ holidays
• PTO – new employees earn 25 days/full year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Agency-paid continuing education
• 529 match program
• Relaxed work environment

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

It is the practice of Commonwealth Savers to conduct in-depth background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background checks performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: reference checks, criminal history including sexual offender registry checks, and degree validation. The results of background checks are made available to Commonwealth Savers employing officials. You will be requested to sign a reference release form, so your past schools and/or employers may be contacted concerning your academic or employment history.

Contact Information

Email: hr@commonwealthsavers.com

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.