Job Description
Building our technology platform to enable meaningful human connections between our Papas and Pals. We own the full stack from the infrastructure, to the database, to the back end, to web and mobile front ends, giving all our team members, regardless of their technological focus area, the opportunity to give input on engineering and product challenges across the entire spectrum of our solutions. We are a team of highly experienced, and highly competent engineers constantly investing in our own growth, and the growth of others on the team. Joining us, you will enjoy the emotional reward you get from working on such a meaningful product that has a very direct and beneficial impact on our members all across the country. Our products are not just an app or a database, itβs a lifeline to real human companionship for so many people that desperately need it.
Key Responsibilities:
Mobile development in React Native publishing to the App Store and the Play Store
Integrate with a GraphQL and REST based back end
Collaborate with QA to ensure that the app is testable, whether itβs manual or automated testing
Help establish and implement a strong and consistent mobile architecture within our applications
Work closely with developers in other layers of the tech stack (e.g. back end, platform) to implement meaningful features for our Papas and Pals
Work closely and effectively with Product and Design to define feature specifications, scope projects, and provide context for good decision making
Exercise a high level of ownership and technical independence to improve our apps and service overall
Act as a mobile SME, advocating for mobile specific needs within the engineering team and help drive technical excellence in the mobile development discipline
About Papa
Papa provides vital social support by pairing older adults and families with Papa Pals, trained and vetted companions, resulting in less loneliness and better health.