Mobile App Engineer

HCF group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

50% subsidy on hospital/extras cover

Family-friendly certified employer

18 weeks parental leave

Mental health & wellbeing programs

Discounts on HCF products and partners

Gym & eyecare discounts

Job summary

HCF is seeking a Mobile App Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile apps for iOS and Android using React Native. You will translate requirements into robust features, integrate native modules, and help drive releases with QA and design teams.

You’ll work with TypeScript, Jest/Detox, and modern tooling to deliver secure, accessible experiences. Join a mission-driven healthcare group with strong collaboration and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science or software engineering.
• Solid understanding of mobile development concepts and patterns.
• Experience delivering mobile apps to iOS and Android stores.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust React Native features (TypeScript) for iOS/Android.
• Integrate native modules (Swift/ObjC, Kotlin/Java) as needed.
• Write unit and integration tests (Jest, Detox) for reliability.
• Assist with build and release processes for App Store/Play Store releases.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers and backend engineers to deliver value.
• Ensure secure data handling, privacy compliance, and accessibility support.

Skills

React Native

TypeScript

Swift/Objective-C

Kotlin/Java

REST APIs

Testing (Jest/Detox)

CI/CD (Fastlane/BITRISE)

Git

A/B testing

Accessibility (A11y)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Android Studio

Xcode

VS Code

Git

Jest

Detox

Job description

## Mobile App EngineerApply: Sydney CBD: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 16, 2026 (25 days left to apply): JR104496The Mobile App Engineer is responsible for designing, developing and maintaining high-quality mobile applications that deliver exceptional user experiences across iOS and Android platformsKey Responsibilities* Translate business requirements into technical specifications; assess system impacts, dependencies, and effort estimates for new features and enhancements.* Select patterns (e.g., modular architecture, feature flags) that optimise scalability, performance, and maintainability.* Design and code robust React Native features (TypeScript), integrate native modules where required (Swift/Objective C, Kotlin/Java), and craft reusable UI components aligned with design systems.* Write and maintain unit and integration tests (e.g., Jest, Detox) to ensure reliability and support automated quality checks.* Assist with build and release processes for App Store and Google Play, including preparing release notes and supporting staged rollouts.* Work closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver features that meet user and business needs.* Understand company vision and customer journeys to deliver mobile solutions that enable strategy and measurable customer outcomes.* Implement secure storage, keychain/keystore usage, certificate pinning, auth flows (OAuth/OpenID Connect), secure data handling, and compliance with privacy standards.* Support accessibility requirements (e.g., dynamic font sizes, screen reader compatibility) and collaborate with QA to validate compliance* Maintain automated build/test/deploy pipelines (e.g., Fastlane, Bitrise/GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps); manage code signing, environment configs, and artifacts.* Use feature flags for safe releases, A/B testing, and incremental delivery; implement telemetry to validate outcomes.Essential Skills* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline; or equivalent professional experience (4+ years in mobile development environments).* Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, applying SOLID principles and common design patterns.* Strong proficiency in React Native for cross-platform mobile development (iOS and Android).* Hands-on experience with native development tools (Android Studio, Xcode, VScode) and integrating native modules.* Debugging skills with React native dev tools* Hands on experience with JavaScript (ES6) and Typescript* Working knowledge of RESTful APIs, client-server architecture, and mobile/web design patterns.* Experience releasing apps to App Store and Google Play, including basic compliance steps.* Proficiency with source control tools (Git, TFS) and branching strategies.* Strong analytical, problem-solving, debugging, and performance tuning skills.* Ability to design and implement scalable, maintainable, and testable solutions.* Skilled in conducting code reviews, enforcing standards, and fostering continuous improvement.* Comfortable with Agile practices, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and iterative delivery.* Experience with TypeScript, Redux/MobX, and React Navigation.* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for mobile (Fastlane, Bitrise, GitHub Actions).* Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and mobile analytics frameworks.* Understanding of modern testing frameworks (Jest, Detox) and automated testing strategies. **About HCF**At HCF, our purpose is to bring our human touch to healthcare. Since 1932 we’ve been putting our members and their health first. As Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, we cover 2 million members with health, life, travel and pet insurance and our vision is to make healthcare understandable, affordable, high quality and member centric. We want to be true health partners to our members, easily guiding the healthcare choices that are right for them. At HCF, our values are the way we do things and create the necessary culture to help us realise our purpose and deliver our Strategy. Living our values in action we step forward, walk in their shoes, stay human, make it better and get there together.**Culture & Benefits** *Purpose-driven passion* We’re united by a common purpose: to make healthcare affordable, understandable, high quality and member-focused. *Wellness and work-life balance* We’ll empower you with the necessary skills and tools to support your personal wellbeing journey, ensuring you perform at your best. Our offerings include:* Flexible working arrangements* 50% subsidy on HCF hospital and/or extras cover* Family-friendly certified employer* 18 weeks of parental leave for all new parents* Mental health and wellbeing programs, including workshops, fitness classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks and more* Discounts on HCF’s products, including life, pet and travel Insurance, as well as discounts at Fitness First gyms and on our eyecare products.*Collaboration and inclusivity* We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplace is welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status. *Continuous learning and growth* We believe in lifelong learning. HCF provides opportunities for personal and professional development. From workshops to mentorship programs, we encourage your growth and curiosity. **Next steps** If you **require any adjustments** to assist you in making your application or during the recruitment or onboarding process, please reach out to **Talent Acquisition –** **[e-mail]**to discuss or call 02 9290 0464. We encourage applicants to submit their applications at their earliest convenience, as at HCF, we review applications as they are submitted, and may have filled the role prior to the job closing date. Please be aware of recruitment scams, phishing, and impersonation attempts. HCF will never request payment or sensitive financial information at any stage of the recruitment process. If you receive suspicious communications claiming to be from HCF, please verify them through our Careers page or contact us directly.At HCF, we want our people to feel supported and empowered to be their best self at work. We create a flexible, inclusive, family-friendly culture so our employees are inspired and motivated to achieve the best for themselves and our members. Our purpose is to bring a human touch to every part of the healthcare system, in big ways and small. Our values inform the way we do things. They help us build the culture we need to realise our purpose. Our values are to:* Step Forward* Get There Together* Make it Better* Stay Human* Walk in Their Shoes.