Mobile App Software Engineer

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Upbound Group, Inc. (effective February 27, 2023: NASDAQ: UPBD) is an omni‑channel platform company committed to elevating financial opportunity for all through innovative, inclusive, and technology‑driven financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of consumers. The company’s customer‑facing operating units include industry‑leading brands such as Rent‑A‑Center, Acima, and Brigit that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store‑based and digital retail channels, including over 2,400 company‑branded retail units across the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.

Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas.

A Mobile App Software Developer V is a key contributor to the design, development, and maintenance of cross‑platform mobile application using React Native. The role requires a strong understanding of JavaScript/Type Script, expertise in mobile UI/UX principles, and the ability to write clean, high‑performance code. The developer collaborates with product managers and designers to translate requirements into technical solutions, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure the application is scalable and reliable.

This role is expected to stay current with the latest mobile technologies and actively mentor junior developers, contributing to a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

• Develop and maintain mobile features:
  Design, develop and deliver new features and enhancements for the React Native application, writing high‑quality, scalable and maintainable code.
• Ensure code quality and performance:
  Conduct thorough code reviews, resolve bugs, and optimize the application to meet performance, stability and security standards.
• Cross‑functional collaboration:
  Work closely with product managers, UX/UI designers and backend engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot and problem‑solve:
  Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues and production bugs in a timely and effective manner.
• Mentorship and guidance:
  Mentor junior developers, share knowledge of best practices, and help foster a strong development culture.
• Deliver technical documentation:
  Create and maintain clear, concise technical documentation for new features, architectures and development processes.

• Technical oversight and mentorship:
  Ensure the vendor team’s work meets technical standards, provide clear technical guidance, participate in code reviews and offer mentorship to align with project best practices.
• Cross‑team communication and problem resolution:
  Facilitate clear communication between internal teams and the vendor, identify and resolve technical dependencies, integration issues and any roadblocks to ensure smooth collaboration.

• Expert‑level understanding of e‑commerce principles to translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
• Advanced collaboration skills to work effectively with product managers, designers and other non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to integrate e‑commerce platforms with external systems and understand API protocols.
• Proficiency in agile methodologies to ensure project goals are met efficiently.
• Resourceful and systematic problem‑solving skills under pressure.
• Commitment to staying current with the rapidly evolving mobile platform and the broader e‑commerce industry.
• Ownership of work from initial design through deployment and maintenance, ensuring high‑quality results and meeting project timelines.
• Effective collaboration with a diverse team and providing clear, constructive guidance to junior developers.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development with a focus on mobile applications.
• 5+ years of experience developing with React Native in a professional setting.
• Proficiency in JavaScript and Type Script.
• Experience with Git for version control and knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.

• Full health benefits – Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) match 5% / 4%
• DTO (discretionary time off)
• Health savings account (HSA) with company contribution
• College tuition reimbursement program (STEM degrees)
• Unlimited use of Linked In Learning

Acima/Upbound are equal opportunity employers committed to ensuring that all employment decisions are made on a non‑discriminatory basis and without regard to actual or perceived race. Upbound Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology