Mobile / UI/UX Engineer

Stanbridge University is seeking a highly capable, product-minded Mobile / UI/UX Engineer to design, develop, and enhance our growing ecosystem of student-facing digital platforms.

This mid- to senior-level position combines mobile application development, front-end engineering, and user experience design. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who can translate complex workflows into intuitive, visually compelling, and functional digital experiences—and independently build the solutions they design.

The engineer will initially focus on enhancing existing digital platforms, improving usability, performance, and mobile responsiveness while helping establish a consistent, scalable user experience across the University's broader application ecosystem. The role will also contribute to the design and development of new student-facing applications and emerging digital initiatives.

As our platforms evolve, this position will play an important role in expanding our mobile capabilities, including developing native or cross-platform applications for iOS and Android. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to progressively assume greater technical ownership, including independently architecting, developing, and deploying complete mobile applications.

We are seeking a versatile builder who thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving environment, embraces AI-assisted development, and takes ownership of solutions from concept through deployment.

Key Responsibilities

Mobile Application & Front-End Development

• Design, develop, and maintain responsive, mobile-first web applications and interfaces.
• Contribute to the architecture, development, and deployment of student-facing mobile applications for iOS and Android.
• Build reusable, scalable front-end components that support consistent functionality across multiple platforms.
• Translate product requirements, wireframes, and design concepts into production-ready applications.
• Optimize applications for performance, responsiveness, accessibility, and usability across devices.
• Integrate front-end applications with APIs, authentication systems, and existing backend services.

UI/UX Design & Product Experience

• Own the design and implementation of intuitive, engaging user interfaces and experiences.
• Develop wireframes, interactive prototypes, user flows, and high-fidelity interface designs.
• Establish and maintain shared design systems, reusable components, and visual standards.
• Identify usability challenges and implement practical improvements based on user feedback and product requirements.
• Ensure consistency in navigation, accessibility, responsiveness, and visual design across the University's digital platforms.
• Balance design quality with technical feasibility, maintainability, and delivery timelines.

Product Engineering & Execution

• Collaborate directly with engineering and product stakeholders to deliver enhancements across existing and emerging digital platforms.
• Take ownership of assigned features from initial design through development, testing, deployment, and iteration.
• Troubleshoot application issues, improve existing functionality, and contribute to ongoing product optimization and stability.
• Collaborate with backend engineers and other technical teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, technical planning, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute as a hands-on individual engineer in a collaborative, AI-enabled development environment.

AI-Assisted Engineering & Innovation

• Leverage modern AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity, prototyping, debugging, and delivery.
• Apply sound engineering judgment when evaluating, validating, and integrating AI-generated code.
• Explore emerging technologies and development approaches that improve the student experience.
• Help establish efficient, repeatable development practices without compromising quality, security, or maintainability.

Required Qualifications

• Approximately 4–7+ years of professional software engineering experience, including substantial hands-on front-end development and experience contributing to mobile application development.
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• Demonstrated experience in front-end software engineering and building production-quality user interfaces.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and/or TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and modern front-end development frameworks.
• Experience with React, Vue, Angular, or comparable component-based frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with mobile application development technologies such as React Native, Flutter, Swift, Kotlin, or comparable frameworks, with an understanding of native or cross-platform mobile development.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement user interfaces using Figma or comparable design platforms.
• Strong understanding of UI/UX principles, interaction design, accessibility, and responsive, mobile-first development.
• Experience integrating applications with RESTful APIs or comparable backend services.
• Familiarity with Git, modern software development workflows, testing, debugging, and CI/CD practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills, technical judgment, communication, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience developing, testing, and deploying production mobile applications for iOS or Android.
• Experience contributing to mobile application architecture, technical design decisions, and scalable application development.
• Familiarity with mobile application lifecycle management, performance optimization, security, and deployment processes.
• Experience developing reusable UI component libraries and maintaining shared design systems.
• Experience with AI-assisted software development tools and modern engineering workflows.
• Demonstrated ability and interest in progressively assuming independent ownership of mobile application architecture and development.

Work Location and Employment Eligibility

• This is a United States-based position. All employment duties must be performed from within the United States.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Remote employment is available only to candidates residing in states where Stanbridge University is currently authorized to employ remote employees.
• Eligible states currently include Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.
• Candidates residing in the designated states will receive preference; however, qualified applicants from other U.S. states are also encouraged to apply. Employment eligibility and remote-work arrangements will be evaluated based on applicable state requirements and University policies.

Compensation

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $115,000–$150,000, depending on qualifications, experience, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

Conditions of Employment

• A job-related assessment may be required during the interview process.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Employment Authorization and Sponsorship: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Stanbridge University does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
• Employment verification will be conducted to validate relevant work experience in accordance with applicable accreditation standards and University requirements.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, consistent with applicable law.
• Official transcripts may be required prior to hire when applicable to the position's educational qualifications. Degrees earned outside the United States may require evaluation by a recognized credential evaluation service to establish U.S. degree equivalency.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Work Environment

• Standard professional and technology-focused work environment.
• Duties are primarily performed at a desk or computer workstation.
• Extensive use of computers, software development environments, cloud services, AI-assisted development tools, and related technology platforms.
• Regular collaboration with cross-functional teams in an environment involving evolving technical requirements and project deadlines.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Regular use of electronic keyboards, computers, and standard office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively through electronic, verbal, and written channels.
• Ability to review and interpret information presented through computer systems and related technologies.
• May occasionally be required to lift, carry, or move materials weighing up to 25 pounds, with reasonable accommodation as appropriate.

Employee Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Exciting University Events
• Seasonal Motivational Health and Wellness Challenges
• Work/Life Balance Initiatives
• Onsite Wellness Program / Staff Chiropractor
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable University policies.

Institutional Values

Diversity and Inclusion

Stanbridge University's motto, "Strength through Diversity," reflects our commitment to honoring the diverse backgrounds of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding communities. We strive to build an inclusive learning environment and uphold anti-discrimination practices in all aspects of University life.

Innovation and Technology

We embrace innovative technologies to enhance student learning through interactive, hands-on experiences, including virtual reality and simulation-based education, preparing students for the demands of modern healthcare practice.

Community Engagement

Through initiatives such as Stanbridge outREACH, students are empowered to give back to local and global communities, cultivating compassion, civic responsibility, and social awareness.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanbridge University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.