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This role is for one of the Weekday's clients. We are looking for a Frontend Engineering Lead to drive the development of high-performance, scalable, and visually engaging mobile applications. In this role, you will own the front-end architecture, lead a team of engineers, and ensure technical excellence in delivering seamless cross-platform experiences on iOS and Android. You will collaborate closely with design, product, and backend teams to create intuitive, engaging, and user-friendly AI-driven chronic care solutions. Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership & Strategy: - Define and implement the frontend architecture, best practices, and development roadmap for mobile applications. - Lead the development of scalable and high-performance React Native apps for iOS and Android. - Establish and enforce coding standards, performance optimizations, and maintainability guidelines. - Stay updated with emerging frontend technologies, evaluating and integrating new tools as needed. Hands-on Development: - Architect and develop key frontend features, ensuring smooth integration with backend services. - Collaborate with UI/UX designers to transform wireframes into pixel-perfect, highly responsive interfaces. - Optimize app performance, ensuring fast loading times, smooth animations, and responsive UI interactions. - Drive CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and monitoring. Team Mentorship & Collaboration: - Lead and mentor a team of frontend engineers, conducting code reviews and technical training. - Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence. - Work closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to align technical execution with business goals. Quality Assurance & Performance Optimization: - Implement robust testing strategies, including unit tests, UI tests, and performance monitoring. - Debug and resolve issues, ensuring stability and reliability of mobile applications. - Optimize apps for various devices, screen sizes, and network conditions. Skills & Experience: - 6+ years of frontend development experience, with 3+ years in React Native. - Strong expertise in iOS (Xcode) and Android (Android Studio) development. - Proficiency in Gradle, RESTful APIs, and third-party integrations. - Solid understanding of mobile app performance optimization, memory management, and UI rendering. - Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines. - Strong grasp of UI/UX principles to create visually appealing and user-friendly applications. - Hands-on experience with state management libraries (Redux, MobX, or Context API). - Experience with publishing and managing apps on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. - Familiarity with performance monitoring tools like Firebase Performance or Flipper. - Exposure to automated testing frameworks for React Native (Jest, Detox, Appium). - Understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, CI/CD). - Knowledge of GraphQL, WebSockets, and offline-first architecture for enhanced app experiences.,
