React Native Developer

Objectives of this role

1.To design, develop, modify and maintain high-performance mobile applications using React Native that deliver a superior user experience across both iOS and Android platforms.

2. To integrate third-party APIs, optimize applications for performance, and provide support for debugging, testing, and deployment.

3.To work collaboratively within an agile development environment, following best practices in code quality, version control, and documentation.

4. To stay up-to-date with emerging mobile technologies and trends, ensuring our applications remain modern, efficient, and competitive.

Responsibilities

• A complete understanding of the entire mobile app development lifecycle, including iOS and Android platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of CSS, JavaScript, Java, HTML front-end programming languages, and functional programming.
• Knowledge of responsive and user interface designs
• Collaborate closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and backend developers to ensure smooth development and integration.
• Participate in sprint planning and retrospectives, contributing ideas and solutions for continuous improvement.
• Conduct unit testing and ensure code quality through test-driven development (TDD) and automated testing tools.
• Debug and resolve mobile application issues across different devices and platforms.
• Optimize mobile applications for performance, responsiveness, and scalability, especially for lower-end devices.
• Focus on reducing memory usage, improving load times, and enhancing user experience
• Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in mobile development and React Native.

Required skills and qualifications.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field (Masters degree or relevant certifications preferred).

• Proven experience in development of React native digital products through the entire lifecycle, from initiation to closure.

• Experience with both Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies.

• Knowledge of Cloud-based services (e.g., Firebase, AWS, etc.)

• Proficiency in React Native for building cross-platform mobile apps.

• A complete understanding of the entire mobile app development lifecycle, including iOS and Android platforms.

• In-depth knowledge of CSS, JavaScript, Java, HTML front-end programming languages, and functional programming.

• Strong understanding of JavaScript (ES6+) and React.

• Experience with Redux or other state management libraries (e.g., Context API, MobX).

• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integrating them into mobile applications.

• Solid understanding of mobile development fundamentals such as UI components, navigation, and performance optimization.

• Experience with Xcode (iOS) and Android Studio (Android).

• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies for mobile applications.

• Experience working with document request models, REST APIs, third-party libraries, and offline storage

• Experience with TypeScript, unit testing, code debugging, and prop types

• Strong understanding of React fundamentals such as component lifecycle, Virtual DOM, and component state.

• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

• Agile development experience and familiarity with tools like Jira.