React Native Engineer (m/f/d)

Halian; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in the UAE is seeking a React Native Engineer to develop high-performance mobile applications for iOS and Android. Candidates should have over 3 years of mobile app development experience, including at least 2 years with React Native, and strong skills in JavaScript and TypeScript. The role includes optimizing app performance, handling API integrations, and collaborating with other teams in an Agile environment. This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in mobile application development.
• 2+ years of dedicated experience using React Native for production applications.
• Expert proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cross-platform mobile applications using React Native.
• Ensure applications run smoothly on both iOS and Android by optimizing performance.
• Integrate mobile applications with back-end services and APIs.

Skills

React Native

JavaScript

TypeScript

Redux

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Xcode

Android Studio

Fastlane

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate React Native Engineer to join our mobile development team. You will be responsible for building, optimizing, and deploying high-performance, beautiful mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms from a single codebase. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the React Native ecosystem, mobile design patterns, and an unwavering commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and user-focused code.

Key Responsibilities

• Mobile Application Development: Design, develop, and maintain cross-platform mobile applications using React Native, TypeScript/JavaScript, and modern React best practices (Hooks, Context/State Management).

• Performance Optimization: Ensure applications run smoothly on both iOS and Android by optimizing rendering, handling large data sets, and minimizing bundle size.

• API Integration: Integrate mobile applications with back-end services and RESTful/GraphQL APIs, focusing on security and efficiency.

• State Management: Implement and manage application state using tools like Redux, Zustand, or MobX to ensure predictable data flow.

• Testing & Quality: Write unit, integration, and E2E tests (e.g., using Jest, Detox, or similar) to ensure the stability and quality of the codebase.

• Native Module Bridge: Develop and maintain native modules/bridges when specific platform functionalities are required (e.g., integrating with device-specific hardware or third-party SDKs).

• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and backend engineers in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality features and delightful user experiences.

• Deployment: Manage the deployment process, including configuring build systems (e.g., Xcode, Android Studio, Fastlane) and submitting applications to the App Store and Google Play.

Required Technical Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in mobile application development.

• 2+ years of dedicated experience using React Native for production applications.

• Expert proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.

• Deep understanding of the React ecosystem, including functional components, Hooks, and component lifecycle.

• Experience with a modern state management library (e.g., Redux, Redux Toolkit, or Zustand).

• Proficiency in styling methodologies for React Native (e.g., Styled Components, Tailwind CSS for RN, or component libraries).

• Familiarity with native build tools and environments (Xcode, Android Studio, Fastlane).

• Solid understanding of mobile application architecture, design patterns, and security best practices.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience with Native Module development (Java/Kotlin for Android, Swift/Objective-C for iOS) for bridging platform-specific code.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for mobile deployment (e.g., App Center, Bitrise, or GitHub Actions).

• Knowledge of accessibility standards for mobile applications.

• Familiarity with performance profiling tools for mobile devices.

• Experience with GraphQL client libraries like Apollo.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.