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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Engineer - Mobile & Full-Stack (Remote) - **Company:** Progressive Leasing - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, IOS Applications, App Store (IOS), Automation of Tests, Browser Compatibility, Mobile Application Development, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Mobile Application Software, Node.Js, Open Source Technology, Release Management, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, ReactJS, Large Language Models, Backend, Kotlin, Graphql, React Native, Front End Software Development, React Redux, Google Play, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Multiplatform - **Published:** July 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=520a97620efaf919 ## About the Role * Experience with A.I. first engineering and usage of Claude, Co-Pilot, and other tools * Strong understanding of native iOS (Swift / Obj-C) and Android (Kotlin / Java) sufficient to bridge gaps and work with native modules * Proven full-stack capability - comfortable owning or collaborating on BFF / API layers, not just the mobile UI * Extensive experience with cross-browser and cross-platform development including mobile and responsive UI * Experience with state management (Redux, Zustand, Recoil, or equivalent), REST APIs, GraphQL, and mobile-specific data-fetching patterns * Proven track record shipping production apps to the App Store and Google Play * Experience developing and architecting high-transaction, high-throughput systems * Demonstrated ability to lead distributed, contractor-heavy teams across time zones with strong personal accountability * Excellent problem-solving skills; meticulous, methodical, and able to translate complex business requirements into simple software solutions * Experience with CI/CD, Agile methodologies, and open-source technologies * A minimum of 10 years of software development experience, with at least 5 years focused on mobile (React Native) and full-stack development * Deep expertise in React Native, React JS, TypeScript / JavaScript, and Node.js * AI-enabled tools are already part of how work gets done across our organization, and their use will continue to expand over time. We value people who are curious, adaptable, and open to learning as roles and workflows evolve. Preferred * Experience with LLM / AI-native development patterns and integrating AI-powered features into consumer products * Familiarity with webview integration patterns and bridging native and web experiences * Experience leading teams of 5+ engineers across multiple geographies * Familiarity with micro-frontend or monorepo architectures (Nx, Turborepo) * Background in mobile accessibility (WCAG, platform accessibility APIs) * Experience with Expo or Expo EAS for managed and bare workflow projects * Background in fintech, consumer lending, or similarly regulated industries ## Description We are currently hiring a Lead Engineer - Mobile & Full-Stack (Remote) to help grow our company and ensure our mission is achieved! This role is a work from home position and can be performed remotely anywhere in the continental US or in our corporate office in Draper, Utah. Employee Value Proposition (EVP): PROG is dedicated to providing people with opportunity; opportunity for inclusive collaboration, opportunity for innovation, and opportunity for development. WE ARE: A sales organization that is dedicated to developing and executing winning sales and marketing strategies in a fun and engaging environment. We provide our employees with challenging opportunities where passion, tenacity, innovation and diligence are rewarded. We want your passion, your creativity and your mastery in rallying support for the ideas that will advance our initiatives. With your broad strategic expertise, you will plan, develop and implement highly effective sales, marketing and operational strategies, solutions and initiatives to drive market share and sell-through for our clients. YOU ARE: A software professional who leads with technical depth and delivers solutions for complex, large-scale business problems. You are equally at home in a React Native codebase, designing a BFF architecture, and mentoring engineers across time zones. You create and deliver customized experiences for customers across all channels - mobile app, webview, and website. YOUR DAY-TO-DAY: Technical Leadership * Own the architecture, quality, and delivery of the React Native mobile application and React JS web surfaces across iOS and Android * Define and enforce coding standards, patterns, and best practices across mobile and full-stack development Drive the adoption of an A.I. first engineering mindset * Drive technical roadmap decisions and align them with product goals, timelines, and the broader engineering organization * Provide technical expertise in architecture, design, testing, and implementation - spanning native UI through BFF to backend API contracts and LLM integration patterns * Lead in-depth code reviews and conduct root cause analysis of critical production issues * Actively engage in and may influence the direction of industry groups or open-source communities Delivery & Execution * Own end-to-end delivery of mobile and web features from technical scoping through App Store / Play Store release and production monitoring * Break down complex requirements into actionable engineering tasks, milestones, and clear ownership across a distributed team * Identify and proactively mitigate technical risk throughout the development lifecycle * Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines and release management processes for both platforms * Manage the technical complexity of the webview bridge between the native app and D2C web experience - a critical integration point for our lease application flow * Develop and deploy solutions with performance, security, and accessibility in mind from the start Team & Collaboration * Lead and mentor a geographically distributed team across two hubs (Americas and India), fostering strong engineering culture and clear accountability across time zones * Work collaboratively with technical and business team members (Product, Design, QA, Backend) to develop and maintain business solutions following Agile principles * Initiate and lead efforts toward organizational goals; be influential in building a dynamic, productive engineering organization and continuously improving practices * Participate in hiring - reviewing resumes, conducting technical interviews, and evaluating candidates; proven experience building and mentoring world-class engineering teams * Set clear expectations for a mix of full-time employees and contractors, raising the technical bar across all contributors * Ensure software quality engineering by keeping engineers current on best practices, automated testing, alerting, and proactive production support ## Related Videos - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [It's a Great Time to be a Builder: Leveraging AI for Good](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100042-it-s-a-great-time-to-be-a-builder-leveraging-ai-for-good) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE – AI, Freelancing, Keeping Up with Tech and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1786-wearedevelopers-live-ai-freelancing-keeping-up-with-tech-and-more) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix)