Software Development Engineer III, React and React Native

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Software Development Engineer III – Mobile (React Native)

As a Software Development Engineer III, you will design, develop, test, and maintain mobile applications using React Native. You will work as part of an agile, collaborative team to deliver high‑quality mobile solutions that support Premera’s digital health strategy and enhance our flagship mobile applications.

In this role, you will solve moderately complex technical problems, contribute to design and implementation decisions, and apply modern engineering practices to build secure, reliable, and user‑friendly mobile experiences that help transform health care.

This is a hybrid role located on our campus in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

What you'll do:

• Contribute to the development of Premera’s next‑generation suite of React Native mobile applications.
• Design, build, and enhance mobile features using modern technologies, frameworks, and best practices.
• Participate in technical design discussions and contribute solutions that support scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Develop and maintain clean, testable, and well‑documented code in an agile delivery environment.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, designers, and other engineers to deliver software that is simple, intuitive, and easy to use.
• Participate in pair programming and peer code reviews to improve quality and knowledge sharing.
• Improve application quality and reliability by writing unit tests and automated UI tests.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues, including production defects, with a focus on customer impact.
• Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies effectively within the team and with delivery partners.
• Continuously learn and apply new tools, technologies, and techniques to improve mobile engineering practices.

What you’ll bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience developing mobile applications with React Native.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience contributing to the design and delivery of production‑scale mobile applications.
• Familiarity with TypeScript, modern JavaScript frameworks, and mobile performance optimization.
• Experience integrating mobile applications with backend services and APIs.
• Experience working in healthcare or other highly regulated environments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with iOS or Android application development and an understanding of mobile platform constraints.
• Experience working in an agile, collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Experience with automated testing and CI/CD pipelines for mobile applications.
• Understanding of mobile security best practices.

Physical Requirements

The following have been identified as essential physical requirements of this job and must be performed with or without an accommodation:

• This is primarily a sedentary role which requires the ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• This role requires the ability to keyboard and to communicate clearly and understandably in person and over the telephone.

Premera total rewards

Our comprehensive total rewards package provides support, resources, and opportunities to help employees thrive and grow. Our total rewards are more than a collection of perks, they're a reflection of our commitment to your health and well-being. We offer a broad array of rewards including physical, financial, emotional, and community benefits, including:

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.

• Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and, believe it or not, a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service.

• Wellness incentives with a wide range of mental well-being resources for you and your dependents, including counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs, just to name a few.

• Generous paid time off to reenergize.

• Looking for continuing education? We have tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.

• Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries, team accomplishments, and more.

For our hybrid employees, our on-campus model provides flexibility to create your own routine with access to on-site resources, networking opportunities, and team engagement.

• Commuter perks make your trip to work less impactful on the environment and your wallet.

• Free convenient on-site parking.

• Subsidized on-campus cafes make lunchtime connections with colleagues fun and affordable.

• Participate in engaging on-site activities such as health and wellness events, coffee connects, disaster preparedness fairs and more.

• Our complementary fitness & well-being center offers both in-person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling.

• Need a brain break? Challenge someone to a game of shuffleboard or ping pong while on campus.

Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action:

Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

If you need an accommodation to apply online for positions at Premera, please contact Premera Human Resources via email at [email protected] or via phone at 425-918-4785.

The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience.

The salary range for this role is posted below; we generally target up to and around the midpoint of the range.

National Plus Salary Range:

*National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska.

We’re happy to discuss compensation further during the interview because we believe that open communication leads to better outcomes for all. We’re committed to creating an environment where all employees are celebrated for their unique skills and contributions.