Lead Mobile Engineer (React Native)

Reward Gateway; London; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employee benefits firm in London is seeking a Lead Mobile Engineer to create high-quality mobile experiences. The role requires extensive experience in React Native and leadership skills. Responsibilities include developing applications, mentoring team members, and collaborating with various teams. The position offers a hybrid work mode and a competitive salary between £95,000 and £100,000 gross per year.

Qualifications

• 6+ years building mobile apps in React Native, 2+ in a technical lead role.
• Experience with large-scale SaaS applications.
• Deep knowledge of React and React Native.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain mobile applications using React Native.
• Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Backend teams.

Skills

React Native

JavaScript

TypeScript

GraphQL

Frontend testing frameworks

Mobile UI/UX principles

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Lead Mobile Engineer (React Native), London

Client:

Reward Gateway

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Reward Gateway|Edenred is a global leader in benefits and employee engagement. We help clients transform employee experience through benefits, rewards, recognition, well-being, and more. Our mobile development team is expanding, and we have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Engineer. You will be passionate about creating high-quality mobile experiences, balancing hands-on technical delivery and leadership, mentoring a small team, designing solutions, participating in reviews, and fostering consensus through clear communication and strong technical skills.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain mobile applications using React Native
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Backend teams to integrate features using TypeScript and React Native
• Improve user experience of mobile applications
• Work with shared codebases, source control, and documentation
• Identify and resolve performance issues
• Write unit tests and documentation
• Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews
• Stay updated on mobile development trends and best practices

Skills:

• 6+ years building mobile apps in React Native, with 2+ years in a technical lead role
• Experience with large-scale SaaS applications
• Deep knowledge of React and React Native
• Strong JavaScript skills, preferably with TypeScript and GraphQL
• Understanding of Android and iOS platforms
• Experience with frontend testing frameworks
• Familiarity with modern build pipelines and tooling
• Knowledge of mobile UI/UX principles
• Problem-solving, attention to detail, independence, teamwork
• Proactive in identifying improvements

Work Mode and Salary:

• Hybrid work mode, in London twice a week
• Salary: £95,000 - £100,000 gross/year, no current bonus or equity

The Interview Process:

• Online interview with Talent Partner, Engineering Lead, and Head of Frontend (~45 min)
• Final 75-minute video interview: experience discussion, technical test, Q&A

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