Junior React Native Developer

About the Project

We are seeking a motivated and talented Junior React Native Developer to join the team building "a stealth proptech startup," a groundbreaking digital real estate platform in Dubai. This is a complex initiative to create a comprehensive ecosystem integrating long-term sales, short-term stays, and advanced technologies including AI/ML, data analytics, Web3/blockchain, and conversational AI. You will have the opportunity to work on high-quality iOS and Android applications from a single codebase, contributing to a dynamic, multi-team project.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a developer looking to grow their skills on a high-impact project, working with cutting-edge technology and shaping the future of the PropTech landscape.

Job Summary

As a Junior React Native Developer, you will work closely with and support the React Native Lead in the end-to-end development of the Property Search mobile applications. You will be responsible for helping to translate UI/UX designs and product requirements into clean, efficient code. Working collaboratively with designers, backend engineers, and product managers, you will contribute to building a seamless and intuitive user experience across both iOS and Android. This role is perfect for a passionate learner eager to develop their expertise in React Native and mobile development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of the Property Search mobile applications for both iOS and Android using the React Native framework.
• Work with the React Native Lead to translate UI/UX designs from tools like Figma into functional application screens and components.
• Develop, test, and debug features under the guidance of senior team members.
• Collaborate with the backend team to integrate RESTful APIs and handle data within the application.
• Write clean, readable, and maintainable code following team best practices.
• Participate actively in code reviews to learn from and contribute to the team's codebase.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving bugs and performance issues.
• Contribute to the full application lifecycle: concept, design, build, test, and support.

Required Skills and Experience

• 1-2+ years of experience in mobile application development

  , with some hands-on experience or significant project work using

  React Native

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• A portfolio of mobile applications or projects (personal, academic, or professional) that demonstrates your skills.
• A solid understanding of mobile development fundamentals and proficiency in

  JavaScript (ES6+)

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• Familiarity with consuming RESTful APIs and working with JSON.
• Basic knowledge of state management concepts in mobile applications (e.g., Context API, Redux).
• A strong desire to learn, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for building great user experiences.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
• An interest in the PropTech or FinTech industries.
• Familiarity with native iOS (Swift/Objective-C) or Android (Kotlin/Java) development is a plus.
• Exposure to automated testing frameworks for mobile applications.

Please note this is a junior role, where you will be supporting the React Native Lead in his/her tasks.