Sr. React Native Developer

Join theta., a Baltimore-based SBA-Certified 8(a) & HUBZone digital integration and management firm, in our mission to bridge the gap between technology and meaningful public service. As a Sr. Mobile Software Developer (React Native), you will drive the advancement of the Department of Veterans Affairs' Veteran Appointments and Check-in Experience. This cross-platform mobile solution empowers Veterans to manage healthcare appointments, integrating advanced EHR back-ends, FHIR services, secure authentication, and analytics. You will contribute to impactful government digital services, leveraging AI-assisted engineering and collaborating within a dynamic Agile team dedicated to accessibility, security, and user-centered value.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain React Native components, native modules, and TypeScript shared libraries for cross-platform mobile applications.
• Utilize AI-powered IDEs (e.g., Copilot, Cursor) to analyze, develop, test, and debug code responsibly.
• Integrate mobile solutions with GraphQL/REST/FHIR APIs and manage secure authentication flows.
• Implement DevSecOps and CI/CD best practices, including automated testing, feature flags, and blue/green deployments.
• Collaborate with designers and researchers to ensure usability, accessibility (Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA), and compliance with VA and security standards.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, architecture spikes, and provide production support as needed.
• Support recruitment, hiring, and engineering practice development within the organization.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience, with at least 2 years in React Native (Android & iOS) using TypeScript.
• Expertise in integrating apps with complex backend APIs (REST, GraphQL, FHIR) and handling authentication (OAuth2, SSO, SAML).
• Experience leveraging AI tools for software development and testing.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins), and cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).
• Strong commitment to accessibility, security compliance, and inclusive design.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaborative skills in multi-disciplinary Agile teams.
• U.S. Citizenship, Green Card, or EAD required; ability to meet government contract requirements.
• Interest in or experience with healthcare, VA, or government digital services is a plus.