Architect

VirtusaPolaris - Virtusa Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in Dubai seeks a highly experienced Lead React Native Engineer to build scalable mobile applications. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of hands-on experience in React Native development, strong expertise in ES6 and TypeScript, and the ability to lead a team of engineers while ensuring high-quality code delivery. Responsibilities include architecting high-performance applications and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and quality.

Qualifications

• 6+ years hands-on experience developing apps with React Native.
• Strong knowledge of ES6 and TypeScript.
• Solid experience with micro-frontend or modular architecture.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and lead development of high-performance iOS and Android applications.
• Define mobile engineering standards and coding guidelines.
• Collaborate with teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

React Native Development

ES6

TypeScript

Micro-frontend Architecture

Native Module Integration

Unit Testing

Debugging

Collaboration Skills

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Xcode

Android Studio

Job description

Overview

Lead / Senior Engineer – React Native. We are looking for a highly experienced Lead React Native Engineer with 9+ years of total experience to lead a team of engineers and build a scalable, enterprise-grade mobile application from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and lead development of high-performance iOS and Android applications using React Native
• Define mobile engineering standards, best practices, component libraries, and coding guidelines
• Build smooth UI/UX experiences that meet enterprise-level performance and security requirements
• Oversee code quality, code reviews, and automated testing processes
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, including performance bottlenecks
• Collaborate with Product, Business, and Backend teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, ensuring efficient task delivery and technical growth within the team, writing high-quality code on a daily basis
• Drive adoption of modern tooling (AI coding tools, CI/CD, monitoring, analytics)

Requirements

• 6+ years hands-on experience developing apps with React Native
• Strong knowledge of ES6, TypeScript
• Solid experience with micro-frontend or modular architecture and monorepo
• Expertise in building and integrating native modules for iOS & Android
• Proficiency in unit testing, automated testing frameworks, and quality automation
• Familiarity with push notifications, cloud messaging APIs
• Experience with GraphQL and REST APIs
• Strong experience with modern state and data management libraries such as Redux Toolkit, TanStack Query, and Zustand
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within distributed teams
• Hands-on experience using AI-assisted engineering tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot)
• Hands-on experience with Xcode, Android Studio, app distribution, certificates, and provisioning

Bonus skills

• Experience with DevOps tools (GitHub Actions /Fastlane, Azure DevOps, etc.)
• Experience with monitoring & analytics tools (Firebase Analytics, Sentry)
• Knowledge of Figma or similar UI/UX tools
• Experience in leading mobile teams or acting as a Mobile Architect
• Security best practices: encryption, secure storage, JWT, certificates handling

Classification: RAKBANK-Internal