Software Development Engineer III, React and React Native

Premera Blue Cross; Mountlake Terrace (WA); Hybrid; USD 111,900 - 190,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401K employer match

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee recognition program

Free on-site parking

Fitness and well-being center access

Job summary

Premera Blue Cross is looking for a Software Development Engineer III with expertise in React Native to join their team in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. This hybrid role involves designing, developing, and maintaining mobile applications that enhance Premera’s digital health strategy. Ideal candidates will have at least 4 years of software development experience, including 3 years in mobile application development using React Native. The position offers competitive rewards, flexibility, and the chance to improve customers’ lives through better healthcare technology.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• 3+ years of hands on experience developing mobile applications with React Native.
• Experience integrating mobile applications with backend services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mobile applications using React Native.
• Collaborate with product owners and designers to deliver software solutions.
• Contribute to technical design discussions and improve application quality.

Skills

Mobile application development

React Native

Agile methodologies

Problem analysis and solutions

Automated testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

TypeScript

JavaScript frameworks

Job description

Overview

Workforce Classification: Hybrid

Join Our Team: Do Meaningful Work and Improve People’s Lives

Our purpose, to improve customers’ lives by making healthcare work better, is far from ordinary. And so are our employees. Working at Premera means you have the opportunity to drive real change by transforming healthcare.

Premera is committed to being a workplace where people feel empowered to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose. By investing in our employees and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous development, we’re able to better serve our customers. It’s this commitment that has earned us recognition as one of the best companies to work for. Learn more about our recent awards and recognitions as a greatest workplace.

Learn how Premera supports our members, customers and the communities that we serve through our Healthsource blog: https://healthsource.premera.com/.

Software Development Engineer III – Mobile (React Native)

As a Software Development Engineer III, you will design, develop, test, and maintain mobile applications using React Native. You will work as part of an agile, collaborative team to deliver high‑quality mobile solutions that support Premera’s digital health strategy and enhance our flagship mobile applications.

In this role, you will solve moderately complex technical problems, contribute to design and implementation decisions, and apply modern engineering practices to build secure, reliable, and user‑friendly mobile experiences that help transform health care.

This is a hybrid role located on our campus in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to the development of Premera’s next‑generation suite of React Native mobile applications.
• Design, build, and enhance mobile features using modern technologies, frameworks, and best practices.
• Participate in technical design discussions and contribute solutions that support scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Develop and maintain clean, testable, and well‑documented code in an agile delivery environment.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, designers, and other engineers to deliver software that is simple, intuitive, and easy to use.
• Participate in pair programming and peer code reviews to improve quality and knowledge sharing.
• Improve application quality and reliability by writing unit tests and automated UI tests.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues, including production defects, with a focus on customer impact.
• Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies effectively within the team and with delivery partners.
• Continuously learn and apply new tools, technologies, and techniques to improve mobile engineering practices.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience developing mobile applications with React Native.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience contributing to the design and delivery of production‑scale mobile applications.
• Familiarity with TypeScript, modern JavaScript frameworks, and mobile performance optimization.
• Experience integrating mobile applications with backend services and APIs.
• Experience working in healthcare or other highly regulated environments.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience with iOS or Android application development and an understanding of mobile platform constraints.
• Experience working in an agile, collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Experience with automated testing and CI/CD pipelines for mobile applications.
• Understanding of mobile security best practices.

Physical Requirements

The following have been identified as essential physical requirements of this job and must be performed with or without an accommodation:

• This is primarily a sedentary role which requires the ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• This role requires the ability to keyboard and to communicate clearly and understandably in person and over the telephone.

Premera total rewards

Our comprehensive total rewards package provides support, resources, and opportunities to help employees thrive and grow. Our total rewards are more than a collection of perks, they\'re a reflection of our commitment to your health and well-being. We offer a broad array of rewards including physical, financial, emotional, and community benefits, including:

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.
• Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service.
• Wellness incentives with mental well-being resources for you and your dependents, including counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs.
• Generous paid time off to reenergize.
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees.
• Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries, team accomplishments, and more.

For our hybrid employees, our on-campus model provides flexibility to create your own routine with access to on-site resources, networking opportunities, and team engagement.

• Commuter perks make your trip to work less impactful on the environment and your wallet.
• Free convenient on-site parking.
• Subsidized on-campus cafes for lunchtime connections with colleagues.
• On-site activities such as health and wellness events, coffee connects, disaster preparedness fairs and more.
• Complementary fitness and well-being center offers both in-person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling.
• Brain breaks with games like shuffleboard or ping pong on campus.

Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action

Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

If you need an accommodation to apply online for positions at Premera, please contact Premera Human Resources via email at [e-mail] or via phone at 425-918-4785.

The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience.

The salary range for this role is posted below; we generally target up to and around the midpoint of the range.

National Plus Salary Range: $111,900.00 - $190,200.00

National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska.

We’re happy to discuss compensation further during the interview because we believe that open communication leads to better outcomes for all. We’re committed to creating an environment where all employees are celebrated for their unique skills and contributions.