SDE I - React Native - (Only Immediate Joiners preferred)

About Lokal -

Lokal is Indias largest regional content and services platform, built for the 500 million+ internet users from tier 2+ towns.

Founded by IIT alumni, Lokal started in 2018 to address the lack of relevant local content and now goes beyond content to solve real, everyday problems of Bharat. Growing as a house of apps, Lokal is evolving into an AI-driven discovery and access platformconnecting users in tier 2+ India with the experts, tools, and knowledge they’ve historically lacked access to:

• Lokal Matrimony – Location-based matchmaking apps focused on hyperlocal compatibility
• Lokal Jobs – Hyperlocal job discovery platform connecting blue- and grey-collar workers with nearby opportunities
• GyanTV – Skill-based learning in regional languages (stocks, photography, small business & more)
• Dostt – Make new friends through voice chats, games, and real, authentic conversations
• Eaze – A safe space to explore emotional well-being via community-driven support
• AstroLokal – Instant access to trusted astrologers through audio and chat
• And more – 10+ new apps in testing & exploration across agricultural advisory, legal advisory, financial guidance, and AI-powered personal assistants

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain high-quality mobile applications using React Native/Expo framework.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other developers to translate UI/UX designs into functional mobile applications.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
• Optimize mobile applications for performance, scalability, and responsiveness across various devices and screen sizes.
• Work closely with backend developers to integrate mobile applications with RESTful APIs and other web services.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in mobile application development and recommend best practices and technologies to improve our development process.
• Participate in code reviews, brainstorming sessions, and other team activities to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in React Native, with a proven track record of contributing to moderate to complex product use-cases.
• Mandatory expertise in React Native and JavaScript/Typescript, with good  knowledge of the mobile app development ecosystem for Android and iOS.
• Strong knowledge of state management libraries such as Redux, MobX, or similar.
• Implement best practices for mobile app development, including performance optimization, security, and user experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor team members.
• A portfolio of released applications on the Play/App Store.
  

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