1099 consultant · ~160–800 hrs per funded award · $45–$105/hr · Remote (U.S.)

Lead Mobile Engineer (React Native)

Lead our public-facing mobile work in React Native and Expo, building apps that library patrons actually open, trust and come back to.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~160–800 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Own the React Native and Expo architecture, from navigation and state to offline behavior and builds
Lead the path through App Store and Google Play review, releases, over-the-air updates and crash monitoring
Make sure catalog search, account, holds and digital lending flows feel simple and work with screen readers and large text
Set the code review, testing and release habits the rest of the team follows, and pair with the engineers who join you

Required qualifications

Lead or senior engineering experience building production mobile apps in React Native
Hands-on Expo experience, including EAS Build, EAS Update or comparable build and release tooling
Shipped at least one public library mobile app that is or was live in the App Store or Google Play
Based in the United States
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

Integration with library systems such as an ILS, catalog discovery layer, SIP2, or digital lending platforms like OverDrive/Libby or hoopla
Mobile accessibility work against WCAG 2.1 AA, VoiceOver and TalkBack
Experience with state, county or city government, or public-sector clients

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $45–$105 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 160–800 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Lead Mobile Engineer (React Native)

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the public library mobile app you shipped that is most like this role: the library or system it served, what the app did, how React Native and Expo were used, your role on the team, a hard problem you solved, and where it stands today (store link if public). *

Availability

Pay for this role: $45–$105 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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