Mobile Application Developer

For generations, women have navigated systems never built with them in mind. The gaps in leadership, health, wealth, and opportunity were engineered into the world we inherited—and now, for the first time, we have the tools to build something better. AI gives us the chance to design technology that truly partners with the women and organizations working tirelessly to advance women and girls. Being trusted to do this work is both a privilege and a responsibility, and I am looking for people who feel that responsibility as deeply as I do. 

Uplevyl is not a conventional workplace. We have a distinct culture. We exist to create meaningful impact for society, and we hold ourselves to a standard of moving fast while delivering quality that endures. We partner only with those who share our commitment to doing important work, and we build technology that opens doors, expands opportunity, and enables more people to participate and benefit. 

We hire only A-players and compensate them accordingly. We do not compromise on talent, and we part ways respectfully when performance does not meet the standards required by our mission. Everyone at Uplevyl wears multiple hats. No task is beneath anyone. Decisions are driven by merit, not hierarchy. We prioritize customers over internal convenience, avoid politics, and maintain zero tolerance for unnecessary bureaucracy. 

We move with urgency because the mission demands it. When the work calls for it, we stretch beyond traditional hours—not out of obligation, but out of genuine commitment to building something transformative. We look for people energized by bold problems, people who find meaning in momentum and possibility, and who bring a proactive, high-ownership mindset to everything they do. If you thrive in environments where innovation, purpose, and high standards come together, you will feel at home at Uplevyl. 

We are looking for a Senior React Native Developer who brings in-depth experience across React Native, along with strong proficiency in native Android (Java/Kotlin) and iOS (Objective-C/Swift). You will play a key role in architecting, building, and scaling high-performance mobile applications for our flagship product — a next-gen social platform integrating AI, media streaming, and marketplace features. 

• Lead the architecture, development, and maintenance of cross-platform mobile applications using React Native. 

• Integrate native modules and write platform-specific code for performance-critical features. 
• Own end-to-end feature delivery– from concept to deployment and store submission. 
• Collaborate with designers, backend engineers, AI teams, and QA to deliver seamless UX. 
• Optimize performance for video/audio rendering, background uploads, animations, and push notifications. 
• Maintain code quality, conduct code reviews, and mentor junior developers. 
• Troubleshoot, debug, and profile applications using native tools and Flipper. 
• Ensure smooth deployment and maintenance via CI/CD pipelines, OTA updates (CodePush), and crash reporting tools. 
• Expected to work closely with AI-based tools and models, and proactively identify, debug, and resolve AI-related integration issues or inconsistencies at the source. 
  

Mobile App Development:

• 4+ years experience in React Native (including new architecture, Hermes, and Reanimated) 
• Strong grasp of JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript 
• Experience with major React Native libraries (Navigation, Camera, Video, Gesture Handler, etc.) 
• Solid knowledge of mobile architecture patterns (MVC, MVVM, Redux, Context API) Native Development 
• 2+ years hands-on experience in native iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and/or Android (Kotlin/Java) 
• Familiar with native debugging, app lifecycle, memory/performance tuning
• Experience writing and integrating custom native modules for React Native Networking, APIs, and Storage 
• Consuming REST/GraphQL APIs using Axios or Apollo 
• Local storage and caching using AsyncStorage, SQLite, MMKV 
• Media upload/download with background tasks and retry mechanisms 

Testing & Debugging:

• Unit and integration testing with Jest, Detox, or similar tools 
• Usage of Flipper, Chrome DevTools, and native debuggers 

Security & Authentication:

• Integration with AWS Cognito, Firebase Auth, or OAuth providers 
• Secure storage using Keychain/Encrypted Storage 
• Experience in role-based access control (RBAC) and token handling 

DevOps & Deployment:

• Experience with Fastlane, AppCenter, Bitrise, or GitHub Actions.

• In-depth understanding of App Store & Play Store submission, store policies, and feedback loops 

Good to Have:

• Experience with Stripe, In-App Purchases, or subscription workflows. Familiarity with AI/ML API integration, especially for content moderation or recommendations.

• Knowledge of analytics tools like Firebase, Mixpanel, or Segment.

• Understanding of WCAG 2.1, accessibility, and internationalization (i18n).

1. Low Ego, High Contribution

2. Ownership From Design to Delivery

3. Mission-Driven Urgency With Technical Depth

4. Agility in Ambiguity

5. Purpose-Fueled Resilience & Curiosity