Senior Software Engineer - React Native

We are looking for a React Native Developer for a leading Digital First Media Platform -

Senior React Native Developer

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain React Native applications for both iOS and Android platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (designers, backend developers, product managers) to define and implement features and enhancements.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while adhering to best practices and industry standards.
• Develop UI components and application flows that provide a consistent and intuitive user experience across platforms.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability, handling both performance and memory optimizations.
• Implement state management solutions (e.g., Redux, MobX, or React Context).
• Integrate RESTful APIs, third-party libraries, and other services into the mobile application.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers, ensuring code quality and fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and React Native updates to maintain app quality and performance.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues, including cross-platform compatibility problems, UI discrepancies, and performance issues.
• Participate in writing unit tests and integration tests to ensure high-quality application delivery.
• Collaborate with the DevOps team for CI/CD pipeline automation and deployment processes for mobile apps.
• Handle app store deployments (Google Play, Apple App Store) and ensure compliance with platform guidelines.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience

  in mobile app development, with at least

  4+ years

  focused on

  React Native

  .
• Strong proficiency in

  JavaScript

  and/or

  TypeScript

  .
• Solid experience with

  React

  ,

  Redux

  ,

  React Navigation

  , and state management tools.
• Proficiency with

  REST APIs

  and

  GraphQL

  integrations.
• Familiarity with

  native build tools

  (Xcode, Android Studio) and experience in configuring the React Native app for iOS and Android platforms.
• Experience with

  version control systems

  like

  Git

  .
• Strong knowledge of mobile UI design principles, patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with

  mobile testing frameworks

  (Jest, Detox, or similar).
• Familiarity with

  CI/CD pipelines

  for mobile applications and automated deployment (using tools like Jenkins, CircleCI, or GitHub Actions).
• Experience with

  performance optimization

  and tools like

  Flipper

  ,

  React Native Debugger

  , or

  Xcode Instruments

  .
• Experience deploying applications to the

  Apple App Store

  and

  Google Play Store

  .
• Familiarity with

  authentication protocols

  (OAuth, JWT, etc.) and mobile security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with

  native development

  (Java/Kotlin for Android or Objective-C/Swift for iOS).
• Familiarity with

  Cloud services

  (AWS, Firebase, etc.) for push notifications, data storage, and other backend services.
• Knowledge of

  serverless architecture

  and experience working with cloud-based functions (AWS Lambda, Firebase Functions).
• Experience with

  offline storage

  and data synchronization strategies.
• Knowledge of

  Automated Testing

  practices in mobile applications.
• Experience working in an

  Agile/Scrum

  development environment.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).