React Native Chat Experience Developer

York Solutions, LLC; Mission (KS); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical Plans

Delta Dental Plan

Eye Med Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a React Native Engineer to develop a cross-platform conversational AI interface. This role emphasizes strong UI engineering and real-time interactions, requiring collaboration with engineering teams to create seamless user experiences on both web and mobile. The ideal candidate has expertise in React Native and experience designing chat interfaces similar to popular applications.

Qualifications

• Expertise in React Native for building cross-platform applications.
• Experience with WebSockets and event streams for real-time applications.
• Proven ability to design chat interfaces similar to Slack or WhatsApp.

Responsibilities

• Design and build applications for web and mobile using React Native.
• Develop real-time user interfaces with animations.
• Implement messaging interfaces and manage conversation state.
• Integrate with Python/FastAPI backends and GraphQL APIs.

Skills

React Native expertise

Real-time UI development

State management skills

Chat/messaging interface design

Job description

Description 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 knowledge

Benefits

Benefits:

• 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