Software Engineer (Frontend)

Want to be a bswifter? 

At bswift we’ve been transforming benefits administration since 1996, making it simpler, smarter, and more human. Our state-of-the-art, cloud-based technology and services empower employees to understand, manage, and love their benefits. From downtown Chicago, and remotely across the country, we serve thousands of companies and millions of people nationwide, reducing administrative burdens and freeing HR teams to focus on creating thriving, people-first workplaces. 

 We’re looking for motivated and goal-driven individuals who share our passion for delivering excellence and creating solutions that make a difference. The reward is a fun, flexible and creative environment with ample opportunity for professional and personal growth. If you love the bswift values of pursue excellence, embrace accountability, deliver superior service, and be a great place to work, we want to hear from you! 

Responsible for building and maintaining cross-platform mobile and web applications using React Native and React.js. The role requires proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern state management practices. 

You’ll work closely with designers, product managers, and developers to deliver high-quality, responsive, and visually consistent user experiences across platforms.

Responsibilities:

Mobile & Web Development 

• Build and maintain mobile applications using React Native and TypeScript for both iOS and Android, ensuring a consistent, responsive user experience 

• Develop and maintain web applications using React.js and TypeScript, ensuring consistency and performance across devices 

Deployment & Release Management 

• Manage the build, deployment, and release process for mobile applications on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, ensuring compliance with platform guidelines 

• Collaborate with the team to integrate UI changes into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth and automated build and deployment processes 

UI/UX & Accessibility 

• Collaborate with designers to create user-friendly and visually appealing UIs across platforms 

• Ensure mobile and web applications are accessible and compliant with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) to provide inclusive user experiences 

Code Quality, Testing & Performance 

• Ensure code quality through clean, reusable, and well-documented code 

• Conduct unit and integration testing to ensure application stability and performance 

• Optimize application performance for speed and responsiveness 

 Cloud & Security 

• Integrate applications with AWS services such as S3, CloudFront, API Gateway and Lambda for deployment, backend support, content delivery, and scalability 

• Follow secure coding practices aligned with OWASP guidelines, addressing vulnerabilities like XSS, CSRF, and injection attacks 

• Identify and remediate security issues, ensure secure handling of sensitive data (e.g., tokens, PII), and support security testing and audits 

Debugging, Collaboration & Growth 

• Mentor and support junior developers by guiding them on React Native, React.js, development best practices, and code reviews. 

• Debug and troubleshoot cross-platform issues efficiently 

• Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and stakeholders to deliver end-to-end features 

• Stay updated on industry trends in React Native, React.js, and front-end development

Knowledge, Education, and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science or a related field (preferred) 

• 3–5 years of experience in mobile and/or front-end development using React Native and React.js 

• Expertise in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, JSX, and modern development patterns 

• Deep understanding of React Native architecture, including bridges, native modules, navigation, and platform-specific challenges (iOS/Android) 

• Familiarity with App Store and Play Store release processes: provisioning, code signing, listings, and versioning 

• Hands-on with AWS or similar cloud platforms; knowledge of cloud architecture (content delivery, secure storage, serverless) 

• Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG, ARIA) for compliant web/mobile apps 

• Experience with Git, CI/CD tools, and testing frameworks (Jest, Enzyme, React Testing Library) 

• Familiarity with cloud-based architecture patterns, including content delivery, secure storage, and serverless deployments using AWS 

• Experience with Next.js, Micro Frontends, and basic Microservices architecture is preferred 

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills 

At bswift, our mission is clear: Become the preeminent benefits administrator through exceptional people, innovative technology, and delighted customers. And our values are at the heart of everything we do to accomplish that mission. We Pursue Excellence, Embrace Accountability, Deliver Superior Service, and strive to Be A Great Place To Work. We take pride in having an engaged, collaborative team that goes the extra mile to get the job done right.  

 bswift has been regularly named one of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®, as well as one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® year after year. We offer a fun, flexible, and creative environment where you can grow both professionally and personally. 

If you have what it takes to join our award-winning culture, we’d love to hear from you!