Software Development Engineer - Mobile App

Responsibilities

Development and Architecture:

• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable React Native applications for both iOS and Android platforms.
• Write clean, modular, reusable, and well-documented code adhering to industry standards and best practices.
• Optimize app performance using techniques like lazy loading, memoization, and selective rendering.
• Ensure smooth offline capabilities using tools like Redux Persist, SQLite, MMKV, or similar.
• Integrate Firebase, Google Analytics, Crashlytics, Clevertap, and Appsflyer for analytics, crash reporting, and user engagement.
• Implement push notifications, in-app messaging, and background data sync effectively.
• Optimize apps for low battery consumption, smooth animations, low latency, and security.
• Knowledge of UI/UX design principles and experience working with designers to implement high-quality interfaces.
• Follow best practices for animation performance, such as minimizing overdraw and avoiding layout thrashing.
• Implement smooth and performant animations using React Native's Animated API, Reanimated, and Gesture Handler.
  

State Management And Data Handling

• Implement Redux Toolkit with middleware like Redux Thunk or Redux Saga for efficient and scalable state management.
• Handle asynchronous data flows and offline-first strategies in mobile apps.
• Consume and manage data via GraphQL, REST APIs, and WebSockets.
  

Native Module Integration

• Develop or integrate native modules using Swift for iOS or Kotlin/Java for Android as needed.
• Understand and troubleshoot bridging concepts between native code and JavaScript.
  

Tooling And Debugging

• Debug efficiently using React Native Debugger, Flipper, and Chrome DevTools.
• Monitor app health and performance using Firebase Performance Monitoring, Sentry, or other tools.
  

CI/CD And DevOps

• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Fastlane, Bitrise, or Jenkins.
• Automate build, test, and deployment workflows for seamless delivery.
  

Testing And Quality

• Write and maintain unit tests using Jest, React Native Testing Library, or similar tools.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure code quality and compliance with standards.
  

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, backend developers, and product managers.
• Lead and mentor junior developers through pair programming, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Participate in sprint planning, estimations, and retrospectives in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Manage version control and collaboration using Git, including branching strategies and pull request workflows.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in mobile development, specifically with React Native.
• Strong foundational knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript.
• Experience in iOS and Android native development is a plus.
  

Core Development Skills

• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript ES6+.
• Experience building and shipping apps on both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.
• Strong understanding of mobile design principles, responsive UI/UX, and standard design libraries (Material Design, Human Interface Guidelines).
• Solid experience with native mobile development in either Swift (iOS) or Kotlin/Java (Android).
• In-depth knowledge of Redux Toolkit, async middlewares, and offline state handling.
• Experience with GraphQL, RESTful APIs, and WebSockets.
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices using Fastlane, Bitrise, or Jenkins.
• Competent with tools like React Native Debugger, Flipper, and performance monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks like Jest.
• Strong focus on performance optimization, error/crash handling, and secure mobile app development.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, communication, and the ability to work independently and in a team.