Lead React Native

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

Job summary

A leading technology company in Dubai is seeking a highly experienced Lead React Native Engineer to architect and lead the development of scalable mobile applications. The ideal candidate will possess over 9 years of experience, with at least 6 years in React Native, and has demonstrated abilities in modern engineering practices, mentoring junior engineers, and collaboration across distributed teams. This role offers opportunities to influence technical direction and work with cutting-edge tools in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of total experience, with 6+ years specifically in React Native development.
• Strong knowledge in ES6 and TypeScript.
• Experience in building native modules for both iOS and Android.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead development of mobile applications using React Native.
• Define coding standards and best practices for mobile engineering.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure enterprise-level solutions.

Skills

React Native development

ES6

TypeScript

Micro-frontend architecture

Performance optimization

Unit testing

Debugging

AI-assisted tools

Collaboration skills

Cloud messaging APIs

Tools

GitHub Actions

Firebase Analytics

Xcode

Android Studio

Job description

Lead React Native - (CREQ244579)

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).

Qualifications

• 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.