Senior Frontend Engineer - Mobile & Web

Hard Rock Digital; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Flexible work from home or office hours

Startup culture backed by a secure, global brand

Job summary

A leading online gaming company is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer with strong React.js expertise to enhance their sportsbook platform. This role involves developing high-performance applications across iOS, Android, and Web, and requires 6+ years of frontend mobile development experience along with skills in React Native and TypeScript. The ideal candidate will collaborate within an agile team to deliver an exceptional user experience.

Qualifications

• 6+ years frontend mobile development experience (native or hybrid), including strong React.js expertise.
• 3+ years hands-on experience with React Native using TypeScript.
• Experience with native mobile development (Android/iOS) using Java, Objective-C, and/or Swift.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the best possible platform experience on multiple platforms.
• Develop high-performance applications used daily by tens of thousands of players.
• Collaborate to develop backend APIs that support Web, iOS and Android platforms.

Skills

Frontend mobile development

React.js expertise

React Native

TypeScript

Native mobile development

State management tools

REST

GraphQL

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java

Objective-C

Swift

Webpack

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Frontend Engineer - Mobile & Web role at Hard Rock Digital

Hard Rock Digital is a team focused on becoming the best online sportsbook, casino, and social gaming company in the world. We’re building a team that resonates passion for learning, operating and building new products and technologies for millions of consumers. We care about each customer's interaction, experience, behavior, and insight and strive to ensure we’re always acting authentically.

Rooted in the kindred spirits of Hard Rock and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the new Hard Rock Digital taps a brand known the world over as the leader in gaming, entertainment, and hospitality. We’re taking that foundation of success and bringing it to the digital space — ready to join us?

What’s the position?

This is an exciting opportunity to join our rapidly growing technology team, responsible for continuous growth and support of an unrivaled betting experience for millions of sports fans everywhere. We’re looking for a Senior Frontend Engineer who will bring their creativity and experience to Hard Rock Sportsbook to help us build software with a spark of magic. This role works closely with Product Management, Design, QA, and Backend Engineering to deliver a mobile-first, full-featured experience across iOS, Android, and Web platforms. The candidate should have experience in React.js and a strong track record developing React Native apps, as well as experience with iOS and/or Android apps, preferably with a background in sportsbook, gaming, or a related industry.

Responsibilities

• Working in an agile, cross-functional team to deliver the best possible platform experience on multiple platforms
• Develop high-performance applications used daily by tens of thousands of players in React Native for iOS and Android and React for our Web platform
• Skilled in breaking down features into requirements, giving time estimates, and writing test procedures
• Working in a highly regulated industry
• Work with business partners to continually develop, evolve and improve mobile and web applications
• Collaborate with the team to develop backend APIs that support Web, iOS and Android mobile platforms
• Participate in testing, code reviews, and continuous integration, ensuring the delivery of high-quality code and stable applications
• Be focused on the end user’s experience and iteratively improve performance
• Implement analytics in all aspects of the application and analyze results

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a mobile-first frontend engineer who is willing to tackle problems with innovative ideas and quality technical implementations. We believe the perfect candidate isn’t interested in just what we’re building right now, but wants to understand where we’re going and how it impacts the customer to ensure everything we create moves us closer to our goal: delivering the best customer experience.

Ideal candidate will have

• 6+ years frontend mobile development experience (native or hybrid), including strong React.js expertise
• 3+ years hands‑on experience with React Native using TypeScript
• Experience with native mobile development (Android/iOS) using Java, Objective‑C, and/or Swift
• Experience with state management tools (MobX, Redux, etc.)
• Strong grasp of REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket integrations
• Understanding of mobile app release processes (App Store / Google Play)
• Experience building secure, performant, user‑centric applications
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Knowledgeable in aspects of the software development lifecycle, including application development, structure, device and operation system APIs, debugging, performance, security, and deployment
• Knowledge and understanding of client‑server development in mobile environment, and proven architect skills
• Experience with continuous integration and delivery with Apple and Google App Stores
• Utilization and integration of mobile features like Push Notifications, Background Loading, Offline Content Storage, etc.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Webpack, Enzyme, and modern testing libraries
• Prior experience in gaming, sportsbook, or other high‑traffic, regulated environments
• Exposure to full‑stack development or backend APIs

What’s in it for you?

We offer our employees more than just competitive compensation. Our team benefits include:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Flexible work from home or office hours
• Startup culture backed by a secure, global brand
• Opportunity to build products enjoyed by millions as part of a passionate team

Roster of Uniques

We care deeply about every interaction our customers have with us, and trust and empower our staff to own and drive their experience. Our vision for our business and customers is built on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where, regardless of background or beliefs you feel able to be authentic and bring all your talent into play. We want to celebrate you being you. We are an equal opportunities employer.