Lead Applications Developer (React Native)

TN United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative pet care company is seeking a Lead Applications Developer to drive the future of mobile development. This role involves technical leadership, mentorship, and hands-on development using React Native and its ecosystem. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will shape solutions that enhance pet care services. With a hybrid working model, you will collaborate with a talented group while enjoying a culture that values diversity and innovation. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading and mentoring technical teams.
• Deep understanding of mobile development best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and ensure solutions are fit for purpose.
• Mentor and guide the Application Development team.

Skills

React Native

Typescript

Jest

Redux Toolkit

Agile Practices

CI/CD

iOS Development

Android Development

Cross-Platform Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

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Client:

Vets for Pets

Location:

Handforth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Are you an experienced Lead App Developer ready to take on technical ownership and provide leadership to our dynamic Application Development team? If so, we want you to join our team at Pets at Home!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Oversight: Ensure solutions developed by team members are fit for purpose and aligned with our strategic technical direction.
2. Technical Leadership & Mentoring: Provide guidance, support, and assistance to the Application Development team.
3. Solution Design & Development: Actively participate in designing and developing complex application solutions.
4. Technology Roadmapping: Understand and recommend improvements to mobile development best practices and technologies.
5. Software Development Lifecycle: Define and evolve our agile software development lifecycle and tooling.

About You

• Deep understanding of React Native Software Development and its ecosystem (Typescript, Jest, Redux Toolkit).
• Knowledge of Software/Process/Project lifecycles with a strong understanding of Agile practices.
• In-depth knowledge of frameworks, patterns, and practices for developing cross-platform mobile applications.
• Proven experience in providing leadership and mentoring to a technical team or significant experience as a senior team member.
• Customer-oriented approach with a focus on outcomes.
• Proven experience engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with CI/CD and managing build pipelines.
• Experience developing with multiple major front-end frameworks (Angular, etc.).
• Experience with native technologies for iOS and Android (Swift, Kotlin, Java, Objective-C).
• Experience working with 3rd party organizations and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Note:

This role requires a hybrid working arrangement, with 2 days per week based in our Handforth Support Office.

Join Pets at Home!

Pets at Home offers a collaborative and innovative work environment where your expertise and leadership will shape the future of our mobile development efforts. If you're passionate about technology, driven to achieve results, and ready to mentor and grow a talented team, we want to hear from you!

Our Values

Pets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect differences in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!

About Pets at Home Group

Pets at Home Group Plc is the UK’s leading pet care business; our commitment is to ensure pets and their owners receive the best advice, products, and care. We have over 450 stores, over 310 Groom Rooms, and 440 First Opinion Vet Practices. Our business is fast-paced, innovative, and fun, and it's our people who make the real difference. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an award-winning company that puts people at the heart of everything it does.