Senior Engineer - React Native Mobile (India)

Description

As a result of continued growth, Ozone API is looking to recruit a Senior Frontend Engineer - Mobile, focused on shaping and developing seamless and engaging user experiences for Ozone's products across web and mobile platforms. You will collaborate with the product management team and other stakeholders, utilising their expertise to comprehend customer needs, conduct insightful research, and craft intuitive solutions that enhance the overall user experience in Ozone's products.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-Day Operations

• Collaborate with stakeholders, including designers and team leads, to understand the app's features and functionality.
• Write and maintain high-quality code using React Native.
• Implement user interfaces based on design mockups.
• Develop new features and enhance existing ones.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues.
• Write unit tests to ensure code reliability.
• Perform manual testing to identify and fix bugs.
• Collaborate with the QA (Quality Assurance) team to address issues.
• Attend meetings and provide updates on the development progress.
• Document code, processes, and project-related information.
• Prepare and deploy mobile apps to app stores (e.g., Apple App Store, Google Play).

Requirements

Coding and Development

• Firm knowledge of the JavaScript and TypeScript language including ES6+ syntax
• Write and maintain high-quality code using React Native.
• Developing and maintaining cutting-edge mobile applications using the React Native Framework
• Leverage native APIs for deep integrations with both platforms.
• Manage and optimize the use of third-party packages and libraries within the React Native ecosystem.

Build User interface

• Utilize and integrate React Native UI libraries for efficient and visually appealing mobile app interfaces.
• Implement user interfaces based on design mockups.
• Build pixel-perfect, buttery smooth UIs across both mobile platforms.
• Develop new features and enhance existing ones.
• Stay current with the latest UI library trends and advancements.

Integration with APIs:

• Integrate the mobile app with backend APIs or third-party services.
• Handle data communication between the mobile app and the server.

State Management:

• Implement effective state management strategies using tools like Redux or MobX.
• Ensure seamless data flow and synchronization within the application.

Problem Solving

• Debug and troubleshoot issues.
• Diagnose and fix bugs and performance bottlenecks for performance that feels native.

Testing

• Write unit tests to ensure code reliability.
• Maintain code and write automated tests to ensure the product is of the highest quality and check that your code is error-free and that it performs well.
• Collaborate with the QA (Quality Assurance) team to address issues.
• Develop front-end modules with the highest level of code reusability and efficiency
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive feature development

General Engineering Skills

• Conducting code reviews and contributing to technical discussions
• Solid experience with the React Native framework
• Ability to write well-documented, clean Javascript code
• Rock solid at working with third-party dependencies and debugging dependency conflicts
• Familiarity with native build tools, like XCode, Gradle Android Studio, IntelliJ
• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Understanding of REST APIs, the document request model, and offline storage
• Strong knowledge of mobile UI/UX principles
• Experience with automated testing suites, like Jest or Mocha
• Familiarity with code versioning tools (e.g., Git)
• Proven track record of successfully delivering mobile applications
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices