Lead Mobile Developer - React Native

Protecht; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Protecht is seeking a Lead Mobile Developer to guide our React Native mobile app and team. You’ll own architecture, coach three developers, and collaborate with product, design, and engineering to deliver scalable apps.

You’ll drive code quality, plan releases, and shape mobile strategy as Protecht scales globally.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mobile development experience with React Native.
• Experience mentoring and training others.
• Experience with Expo and EAS services.
• Experience building offline-first mobile apps with Realm.
• Experience with state management Redux, TanStack, Context API.
• Familiarity with iOS/Android native development and testing (Jest, Detox).
• A relevant tertiary qualification in computer science or information systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead an agile team to build, test, and ship scalable mobile apps in React Native (iOS + Android).
• Write clean, secure, and well-documented code that sets the bar for quality.
• Plan and track releases and sprints using Agile Scrum.
• Partner with designers and product managers to create features users love.
• Troubleshoot and optimise for performance and smooth user experience.
• Lead by example: review code, share knowledge, and support and develop your team.
• Guide our Mobile QA team to improve mobile automation test coverage.
• Integrate with APIs and native modules, and contribute to architecture and technical design decisions.
• Help shape how we deliver mobile at Protecht as we continue to scale globally.

Skills

React Native

Mobile development

Mentoring

Agile Scrum

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

Expo

Realm

Redux

TanStack

Context API

Jest

Detox

iOS/Android native tooling

Job description

At Protecht, we're on a mission to redefine the way the world thinks about risk, and we're growing fast across APAC, the UK, and North America.

We've been named a Great Place to Work® four years in a row, and that's no accident. Our people are curious, driven, and genuinely care about building technology that makes a difference. We're also big believers in flexibility, trust, and continuous learning, because we know the best work happens when people are supported to thrive.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Lead Mobile Developer who's excited to build and grow with us. You'll lead our Mobile Team and take ownership of our React Native mobile app, a key part of our Enterprise Risk Management platform that helps organisations manage risk with confidence.

This is a hands‑on leadership role. You'll guide a team of three developers and work closely with product, design, and engineering to deliver elegant, high‑performing apps. You'll also help shape our mobile architecture, coach your team, and guide how we bring new ideas to life.

If you love writing great code, growing smart people, and seeing your work have a real impact on a global scale, this might be your perfect next step.

What You’ll Do

• Lead an agile team to build, test, and ship scalable mobile apps in React Native (iOS + Android).
• Write clean, secure, and well‑documented code that sets the bar for quality.
• Plan and track releases and sprints using Agile Scrum.
• Partner with designers and product managers to create features users love.
• Troubleshoot and optimise for performance and smooth user experience.
• Lead by example: review code, share knowledge, and support and develop your team.
• Guide our Mobile QA team to improve mobile automation test coverage.
• Integrate with APIs and native modules, and contribute to architecture and technical design decisions.
• Help shape how we deliver mobile at Protecht as we continue to scale globally.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of mobile development experience with React Native.
• A passion for mentoring and training others.
• Experience with Expo and EAS services.
• Experience building offline‑first mobile apps, ideally with Realm or a comparable embedded/sync database.
• Experience with state management (Redux, TanStack, Context API).
• Familiarity with iOS/Android native development and testing frameworks (Jest, Detox).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, and a great communicator and collaborator.
• A relevant tertiary qualification, such as computer science or information systems.

Nice to have:

Experience with AI‑assisted development tools, Appium, mobile security hardening (e.g. certificate pinning), RTK Query, CI/CD pipelines for mobile, publishing to the App Store and Google Play, managing offshore teams, or WCAG accessibility standards.

Why You’ll Love It Here

We're proud to have built a culture that people genuinely love being part of. Here's a taste:

• Global growth story – APAC, the UK & North America
• Certified Great Place to Work® – 4 years running
• Modern Tech Stack – build products that matter, at scale
• Hybrid & flexible working – we trust our people
• Dedicated Learning & Development afternoons every fortnight
• Competitive pay + Annual Performance Bonus
• Monthly socials & recognition programs
• Generous Employee Referral Program

At Protecht, you'll be part of something bigger, not just building apps, but helping businesses around the world make better decisions and build resilience.

If that sounds like you, we'd love to chat.