React Native Developer - Fintech Platform

BlockDelta; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A next-generation fintech platform is seeking a React Native Engineer to drive the architecture and delivery of mobile banking applications. Ideal candidates should have over 6 years of experience with React Native, strong expertise in TypeScript, and a track record in fintech environments. Responsibilities include ensuring high-quality app design, managing third-party integrations, and leading projects from concept to launch in a secure manner. This role emphasizes initiative and ownership of mobile app development processes.

Qualifications

• Over 6 years of hands-on experience building mobile applications with React Native.
• 2+ years in leadership roles managing teams or driving project delivery.
• Demonstrated track record in fintech or banking apps.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end delivery of mobile banking apps across iOS and Android.
• Translate Figma designs into precise, high-fidelity mobile interfaces.
• Develop robust, security-first authentication journeys including biometric access.

Skills

React Native

TypeScript

Mobile application development

Biometric authentication

API integration

Leadership

Tools

Node.js

RESTful APIs

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

React Native Developer - Fintech Platform

Our client is a next-generation digital banking and crypto-focused financial platform serving a global market. Founded by experienced international leaders in finance and digital assets, they provide neobank services alongside crypto investment products. The company is focused on building secure, scalable infrastructure that supports real-world financial use cases.

Role Requirement:

They are seeking an experienced React Native Engineer to own the end-to-end architecture and delivery of iOS and Android banking applications. The ideal candidate brings deep fintech or banking experience, strong expertise in React Native and TypeScript, and a proven ability to lead projects while remaining hands-on across secure authentication, pixel-perfect UI/UX, and scalable mobile architecture. This role requires full ownership from design through release, with a strong focus on security, performance, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end delivery of the mobile banking apps across iOS and Android - from architecture and build through launch and ongoing operations
• Translate Figma designs into precise, high-fidelity mobile interfaces with no deviation from approved UI/UX specifications
• Develop and maintain robust, security-first authentication journeys, including biometric access via Face ID and Touch ID
• Connect and manage third-party KYC solutions, payment providers, and external financial APIs/SDKs
• Architect mobile applications with a focus on scalability, long-term maintainability, and clean separation of concerns using TypeScript and Clean Architecture principles
• Collaborate cross-functionally with backend engineering, product design, and compliance stakeholders to ship reliable, fully compliant releases
• Monitor and troubleshoot potential issues throughout development, QA, and deployment to ensure smooth app operations
• Enhance application performance and manage CI/CD workflows to enable rapid, reliable, and consistent releases

Qualifications:

• Over 6 years of hands‑on experience building mobile applications with React Native
• 2+ years in leadership roles, managing teams or driving project delivery
• Demonstrated track record in designing and delivering fintech or banking apps
• Practical expertise implementing biometric authentication with a solid grasp of security best practices
• Capable of taking mobile apps from concept and design through to independent build and app store release
• In‑depth understanding of state management, navigation patterns, API integration, and optimizing app performance
• Skilled at translating Figma designs into precise, high‑quality mobile interfaces
• Experienced with TypeScript, Node.js, RESTful APIs, and managing CI/CD pipelines
• Committed to writing clean, maintainable, and well‑tested code adhering to industry best practices

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Highly proactive, taking initiative and driving tasks forward without needing guidance
• Able to develop a complete mobile application independently, from initial architecture through to launch
• Demonstrates strong ownership, consistently delivering results efficiently and with precision
• Skilled at spotting issues early and implementing effective solutions
• Detail‑oriented and efficient, maintaining a strong balance between rapid delivery and high‑quality outcomes
• Enthusiastic about app security, performance optimization, and elegant design

If you bring the drive, the skillset, and the execution mindset, this role will reward you, please submit your CV via the link.

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