Senior Mobile Engineer

<p>D.A. Davidson Companies is an independent, employee-owned company with a rich history spanning 90 years. We are dedicated to conducting our business in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and ethics, and delivering outstanding service to our clients and each other. We support a friendly, open and supportive culture, and encourage candid communication and productive engagement that make our companies and each of us better. Just as we work to improve our clients’ financial well-being, we also work to strengthen local communities—and giving back is one of our core values. You can learn more about our company culture and impact in our latest annual report.</p><p><br></p><p> </p><p><strong>Summary:</strong><br>Lead and execute complex mobile application development initiatives using the React Native framework. This senior role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining secure, high-performance iOS and Android applications while collaborating closely with backend, API, UX, and security teams. The position emphasizes mobile architecture, code quality, performance optimization, and adherence to D.A. Davidson’s SDLC, security, and compliance standards.</p> <p><strong>Qualifications: </strong><br>•    College diploma or university degree in Computer Science or related field.<br>•    7+ years of professional software development experience with 4+ years focused on mobile development.<br>•    Strong hands-on experience with React Native, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript.<br>•    Experience developing and deploying native mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms.<br>•    Working knowledge of native mobile concepts (Swift/Objective-C, Kotlin/Java) to support platform integrations.<br>•    Experience integrating mobile applications with RESTful APIs and backend services.<br>•    Experience implementing OAuth 2.0–based authentication and authorization in mobile applications, including secure token handling, refresh workflows, and integration with enterprise identity providers.<br>•    Strong understanding of mobile performance optimization, offline storage, and secure data handling.<br>•    Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for React Native mobile applications. <br>•    Familiarity with mobile testing frameworks, automated testing, and app store release processes.<br>•    Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams and following an established SDLC.<br>•    Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors.<br>•    Highly self-motivated with strong attention to detail and ownership mindset.<br>•    Ability to maintain regular, predictable attendance.</p> <p><strong>Duties:</strong><br>•    Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade mobile applications using React Native.<br>•    Define and implement mobile architecture patterns emphasizing scalability, performance, and testability.<br>•    Integrate automated unit tests, static analysis, and quality gates into CI pipelines to enforce code quality standards.<br>•    Automate iOS and Android builds, testing, and distribution using modern CI/CD tooling. <br>•    Integrate Firebase App Distribution into CI workflows to streamline tester and QA access to mobile builds.<br>•    Collaborate with backend engineering teams to design and consume secure APIs.<br>•    Ensure mobile applications meet security, compliance, and data protection requirements.<br>•    Conduct code reviews for internal and offshore developers to ensure adherence to engineering and security standards.<br>•    Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code with appropriate unit and integration tests.<br>•    Optimize mobile applications for performance, reliability, and user experience across devices.<br>•    Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, reviews, and retrospectives.<br>•    Support production releases and provide off-hours support when required.<br>•    Mentor developers and contribute to mobile development standards and best practices.<br>•    Maintain ownership over application stability, uptime, and customer experience</p> <p><strong>What we offer:</strong><br>Competitive salary plus excellent benefits and perks including, but not limited to:  <br>•    Medical, Dental and Vision<br>•    Company 401(k)and ESOP contribution <br>•    Generous sick, vacation, and maternity/parental leave<br>•    Paid holidays<br>•    Professional Development Opportunities<br>•    Tuition Reimbursement ($15,000 lifetime cap)<br>•    Discounted personal insurance including home, auto and recreational vehicles<br>•    Charitable gift-matching program<br>•    Davidson Day of Giving – Our tradition of positively impacting communities in which we live and work.  </p> <p>The potential base pay hiring range for this role is $95,000 – $110,000 annually. The compensation offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis considering a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the skills, relevant work experience, and geographic location of each specific candidate.</p> <p></p> <p></p><p><br></p><p></p> <div>$95,000 - $110,000 a year</div> <p>At D.A. Davidson, we are committed to fostering a diverse environment that supports the development and inclusivity of all employees.</p> <p> </p> <p>We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>ACKNOWLEDGMENT</strong></p> <p>Please answer all questions carefully.  By submitting this application for employment, I certify that all of the above information is true and complete and I understand that any falsification or omission of information made by me may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in my termination of my employment at any time during the period of my employment, regardless of the amount of time that has passed. California applicants, please see D.A. Davidson’s California Resident <a href="https://www.dadavidson.com/Careers/Privacy-Policy">Privacy Policy</a>.</p>

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