Mobile App Developer - React Native

Future; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization based in the UK is seeking a skilled mobile app developer to enhance their mobile app products. The role focuses on creating scalable solutions using React Native and TypeScript, requiring effective communication and collaboration within a remote team. The position comes with a salary range of £40,000 - £50,000 and offers generous perks such as uncapped leave and profit-sharing bonuses.

Benefits

Uncapped leave

Profit-sharing bonus

Referral rewards

Wellbeing support

Share Incentive Plan

Qualifications

• Track record delivering high-quality iOS and Android apps.
• Ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Understanding of database technologies and asynchronous architectures.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and AWS tools.
• Proficiency in Swift, Java/Kotlin, and modern web development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of a scalable multi-brand app platform.
• Work on green-field projects and maintain legacy systems.
• Collaborate with Senior Developers and the team lead.

Skills

React Native and TypeScript expertise

Effective communicator

Experience with data handling

Experience with modern DevOps practices

Broader technical proficiency

Job description

What you'll be doing

Future's mobile app products are a core source of revenue and projected growth. You will be part of Future's technology investment, focused on rolling out new apps for our broad range of brands.

Reporting to the Tech Lead, you'll be an important member of Future's Apps Team, working in close collaboration with the wider Technology & Engineering department.

Your aim will be to contribute to the delivery of a scalable, well structured, efficient “multi-brand” app platform integrated with a broader range of internal and external services.

The job will involve working on both green-field projects, using the latest libraries and best practice, and maintaining and improving legacy systems. You will work with Senior Developers and the team lead on the development of software components, refactoring existing code and working in collaboration with other teams to build new services and products.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• React Native and TypeScript expertisewith a track record delivering high-quality iOS and Android apps, including diverse theming and UX considerations (Tamagui, accessibility, etc.).
• Effective communicatorable to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences and lead collaborative teams using Git/GitFlow, with peer review best practices.
• Experience with data handlingfrom databases and APIs, with an understanding of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, Vector, Graph) and asynchronous architectures (queues, topics, subscriptions, and event sourcing).
• Experience with modern DevOpspractices, including CI/CD pipelines, AWS, and related tools.
• Broader technical proficiencyacross Swift, Java/Kotlin for native mobile, modern web development, and AI tooling (e.g., Cursor).

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £40,000 - £50,000

This is a Remote-based role

… Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level Technology 6

Who are we…

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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