Senior-Level Expectations
- Strong independent coding skills
- Ability to think long-term, not just tactical fixes
- Ownership mentality; proactive problem solving
- Comfortable working in large orgs and parallel teams
- Experience collaborating across teams on shared codebases
- Cultural fit is critical (contractors treated like FTEs)
Team & Product Overview
- Team size:
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- ~15 engineers total today
- hiring+ mobile engineers now → growing to 40+
- Product:
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- Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)
- Expanding to new products, markets, and countries
- Apps are being rebuilt from the ground up
- Very aggressive delivery timelines for 2025
Location & Onsite Requirements
- Hybrid onsite: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
- Chicago office expanding through mid-2026
- Preference for candidates local to Chicago
- Open to relocation on a case-by-case basis
Interview Process (Desired)
Their Side (2 Rounds):
- Coding Interview (HackerRank)
- Architecture / Design / Leadership Round
?? Final decision based on feedback from all 4 rounds
Technical Requirements
iOS
- Swift
- GraphQL
- REST
- XC Test
- (Likely SwiftUI / “50 UI” reference)
Android
- Kotlin
- GraphQL
- REST
- Jetpack
- Espresso
- Jetpack Compose (very important)
Additional Notes
- Need to hire fast; managers will make time for interviews
- Onboarding typically ~2 weeks (Cook County may cause delays)
- Slack communication preferred (to be set up)
- Feedback loop:
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- Regular check-ins
- Immediate escalation if issues arise
- Upskilling support available if needed
We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.