Mobile Application Developer

Habemco Mobile Application Developer

Habemco is a shared services company wholly owned and operated by the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake, a federally recognized Native American tribe located in Northern California. Habemco's support services such as product development and technology which are needed for business growth, ultimately power the Tribe's economy, and enable the delivery of education, health care, and elder support programs for the Tribal community. Our talented team provides cross-functional support services to various tribal business and government entities. The Habemco team plays a critical role in ensuring a successful future for our customers, our employees, and the Tribe. Headquartered in a beautiful, yet remote part of California, the Tribe recognizes that to compete in highly competitive industries such as FinTech, the Tribe must access expertise throughout the nation. In addition to employees that work remotely, the Tribe has employees located at its headquarters in Upper Lake, California and at a campus in Lenexa, Kansas.

Employees receive competitive pay and benefits, quarterly performance bonuses and 401(k) with a 4% match. Our team is creative, forward-thinking, passionate and moves fast! Are you ready to grow with us?

Purpose of the Position

Responsible for developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining mobile applications. Troubleshoots system problems and issues and looks for ways to improve the application. Possesses knowledge of a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field (i.e., iOS, Android etc.). Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain mobile applications built with React Native for both iOS and Android platforms.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, UI/UX Designers, QA, and backend developers to deliver high-quality mobile features aligned with business requirements.
• Build reusable, scalable, and maintainable React Native components to support consistent functionality across iOS and Android apps.
• Integrate mobile applications with backend APIs, services, and systems developed using.NET Framework and C# .
• Work closely with.NET/C# developers to troubleshoot integration issues between mobile apps, web applications, and backend services.
• Manage source code using GitHub, including branching, pull requests, code reviews, merge conflict resolution, and version control best practices.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, security, and maintainability standards are met.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve defects across iOS and Android devices, operating systems, and app versions.
• Optimize mobile app performance, responsiveness, memory usage, and overall user experience.
• Ensure mobile applications follow platform-specific guidelines and best practices for both Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• Support mobile app release activities, including build preparation, testing coordination, deployment, and post-release monitoring.
• Work with QA teams to support test planning, defect triage, regression testing, and automation opportunities for mobile applications.
• Maintain awareness of React Native updates, mobile platform changes, third-party libraries, and industry best practices.
• Implement secure coding practices to protect customer data and ensure compliance with internal security standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze business needs and translate requirements into technical mobile solutions.
• Document technical designs, implementation details, configuration steps, and support procedures as needed.
• Assist with production support, issue investigation, root cause analysis, and timely resolution of mobile application incidents.
• Evaluate and leverage AI-assisted development tools, such as GitHub Copilot or similar tools, to improve developer productivity, code quality, and troubleshooting efficiency.
• Use AI tools responsibly to support code generation, unit testing, documentation, debugging, and research while maintaining company standards for security and code review.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of mobile development standards, CI/CD processes, testing practices, and overall engineering efficiency.

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university with major in Computer Science or similar discipline, or in lieu of education, possess four (4) or more years of experience using React Native in both iOS or Android platforms including the design, development, test, and maintenance of Mobile Applications. Plus:
• Two (2) plus years of work experience which demonstrates one or more of the following competencies or skills:
• Debugging | Mobile Application QA
• Mobile Applications Development
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Bug Tracking Software
• Mobile Development Software
• Applicants for this position must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Habemco (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (STEM/OPT), TN visa.)
• All offers are contingent upon successfully passing a third-party drug screen and background check, which may include, but is not limited to, previous employment, education, criminal, and credit checks. The Company retains the right to administer similar ongoing drug and background checks throughout the course of employment. While THC from marijuana has been legalized under some state laws for medicinal or recreational uses, it remains an illegal drug under federal law. The Company, as a wholly owned entity of a federally recognized Indian tribe, observes the federal definition of illegal drugs, and therefore, THC use is considered an illegal drug by the Company.

Skills & Abilities

• Effectively prioritizes and executes tasks in a highly productive yet autonomous environment.
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills (i.e., design, debugging, and testing) and experience with software development projects.
• Ability to present technical ideas in concise, user-friendly, or layman's language.
• Strong interpersonal skills used in developing effective working relationships and listening skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, time sensitive, and confidential environment.
• Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with professionalism, excellent grammar, respect, and courteousness.
• Possess a balance of assertiveness and diplomacy along with adaptability to communicate on all levels.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods in a stationary seated position, such as working on a computer.
• Verbal communication to exchange accurate ideas and information.