React Native Chat Experience Developer

Overview: We are looking for a talented React Native Engineer to help build a world-class conversational AI interface that functions seamlessly across web and mobile. This role will be pivotal in creating the foundation for an action-oriented benefits assistant, combining strong UI engineering, real-time interaction design, and a product mindset focused on fast iteration and user impact.

You?ll collaborate closely with a Principal Engineer and UX Engineer in a fast-paced, R&D-style environment that values autonomy, creativity, and rapid learning.

Core Mission:
? Develop and scale a cross-platform conversational AI interface that delivers seamless user experiences on web and mobile.
? Establish a reliable, extensible architecture for real-time chat interactions and dynamic UI behaviors.

Responsibilities:
? Design and build complex, performant applications for web and mobile using React Native.
? Develop real-time user interfaces with WebSocket or streaming responses, including typing indicators and smooth animations.
? Implement chat and messaging interfaces similar to WhatsApp or Slack.
? Manage complex conversation state, including offline support and session handling.
? Build modular, reusable UI components and widget systems.
? Work end-to-end across the stack to integrate with Python/FastAPI backends and GraphQL APIs.
? Collaborate daily with engineering and design teams to deliver iterative, high-quality features.

Required Qualifications:
? React Native expertise ? building cross-platform applications from a single codebase.
? Real-time UI development ? experience with WebSockets, event streams, and smooth animations.
? Proven experience in chat/messaging interface design (Slack, WhatsApp-style UIs).
? Strong state management skills for complex, interactive applications.
? Experience with component-based architecture and reusable design systems.

Preferred Qualifications:
? Experience with in-app widgets/mini-apps
? Mobile notification systems
? Accessibility/WCAG compliance
? Benefits/healthcare domain knowledge


Benefits:

York Solutions Offers a generous benefits package for eligible full-time employees:

• BCBS Medical with 3 Plans to choose from (PPO and High deductible PPO plans with Health Savings Program)
  
• Delta Dental plan with 2 free cleanings and insurance discounts
  
• Eye Med Vision with annual check-ups and discounts on lens
  
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance paid by company
  
• John Hancock 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary company match
  
• Voluntary Insurance programs such as: Hospital Indemnity, Identity Protection, Legal Insurance, Long Term Care, and Pet Insurance.
  
• Flexible work environment with some remote working opportunities
  
• Strong fun and teamwork environment
  
• Learning, development, and career growth