Software Analyst

Application Engineer (React Native) – Digital Products Onsite 5 days/week - Overland Park, KS or Cary, NC This would be a contract, not temp to perm as of now but are looking to see if there is a need long term. We are seeking a skilled Application Engineer (React Native) to join the Digital & IT organization at Black & Veatch. This role focuses on building and evolving mobile applications using React Native , while also contributing to T ypeScript ‑ ba s e d backend servicesand React ‑ b a s e web applications as part of a broader digital product ecosystem. You will work as part of a cross‑functional product team alongside application engineers, product managers, and UX designers to deliver internal and customer‑facing software. This role emphasizes s trong frontend and mobile engineering fundamentals , TypeScript proficiency across the stack , and shared ownership across mobile, web, and backend components . Design, develop, test, and maintain mobile applications using React Native Help establish and mature React Native standards, patterns, and best practices Build high‑quality, accessible user interfaces with a strong focus on performance and usability Collaborate closely with UX designers to implement consistent mobile and web experience Contribute to React ‑ based w e b applications as part of shared product teams Contribute to backend services written in TypeScript (e.g., Node.js / NestJS / Express) Integrate mobile and web applications with backend APIs and cloud‑based services Write clean, maintainable, and well‑tested code across frontend and backend components Participate in code reviews and technical discussions across mobile, web, and backend work Support debugging and issue resolution across development and production environments Contribute to documentation and shared frontend and application development practice This role is an individual contributor position with close collaboration across frontend, backend, and product disciplines What Success Looks Like (First 6-12 months): React Native patterns and tooling are well‑defined and consistently applied Mobile applications are stable, performant, and maintainable Mobile, web, and backend components integrate cleanly and reliably Frontend and mobile defects are reduced through improved testing and code quality The team gains confidence in evolving and scaling React Native solutions You are viewed as a trusted contributor across mobile and application development work Required Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience 3–6 years of professional software development experience Strong experience building mobile applications with React Native Strong proficiency in TypeScript Experience working with React for web applications Experience contributing to backend services using Node.js‑based framework Familiarity with Git or another version control system Ability to work collaboratively within agile, cross‑functional teams Preferred Skills: Experience shipping and maintaining production React Native applications Experience with Nes tJS or Express.js for backend developmen Familiarity with m obile testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Appium, Detox, or similar) Experience with frontend and mobile test automation Familiarity with containerized applications (e.g., Docker) Experience integrating frontend and mobile applications with REST APIs Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for mobile and web applications Exposure to Azure environments and services Interest in improving frontend performance, accessibility, and developer experience Education: Required Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience 3–6 years of professional software development experienc Strong experience building mobile applications with React Native Strong proficiency in TypeScript Experience working with React for web applications Experience contributing to backend services using Node.js‑based framework Familiarity with Git or another version control system Ability to work collaboratively within agile, cross‑functional teams Preferred Skills: Experience shipping and maintaining production React Native applications Experience with Nes tJS or Express.js for backend developmen Familiarity with m obile testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Appium, Detox, or similar) Experience with frontend and mobile test automation Familiarity with containerized applications (e.g., Docker) Experience integrating frontend and mobile applications with REST APIs Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for mobile and web applications Exposure to Azure environments and services Interest in improving frontend performance, accessibility, and developer experience #J-18808-Ljbffr