Mobile Developer

Oak Engage; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Engage is seeking a React Native developer to join their mobile team in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves developing a cloud-based internal communications solution, focusing on creating high-quality applications for Android and iOS. This position offers a supportive workplace culture and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Laptop

Training & Development

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Discretionary days (up to 5 as needed)

Christmas closure

Pension and life insurance

Health insurance & EAP

Gym contribution and Travel allowance

Engaging social events

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• 2+ years React/React Native experience.
• Firm grasp of JavaScript/Typescript including ES2020 features.
• Experience with writing React Native apps.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code using React Native.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality.
• Expand the unit test suite (Jest) and integration test suite (Detox).

Skills

React

JavaScript

Typescript

Redux

Testing (Jest, Detox)

Job description

Oak Engage Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

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Overview

We're Oak and we're on a mission to make the experience of communicating with employees simpler, easier and more streamlined than anyone else.

We believe there is a better way to use technology to engage employees, cut through the noise, and inspire action that puts people at the heart of organisations.

At Oak we pride ourselves on hiring great people and providing an amazing workplace culture for everyone. We know how important it is that you feel trusted, encouraged and supported throughout your career. That's why at Oak we place a huge emphasis on people, making sure that you as an employee are given everything that you need to thrive in your new role. From growth and development, to making sure that your voice, ideas and opinions are heard - we value our staff as individuals and recognise all contributions as a critical element to our wider success.

Role Description

Oak Engage serves its customers with a cloud-based Internal Communications solution. As part of that, clients can request a bespoke app for access to their solution on Android & iOS devices. Effective communication & interaction with deskless workers is an increasing priority to our clients, so Oak is looking to expand the mobile team by hiring a React Native developer. Your role as part of the mobile team will be to own the white-label application codebase, as well as discussing and contributing to its future.

Responsibilities

• Work with the team and the product owner to refine the product vision, and execute that vision by writing high-quality features that follow sound design practices
• Develop high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code using React Native framework.
• Adding to the library of reusable UI components
• Participate in code reviews to provide and receive constructive feedback to ensure code quality.
• Maintain the app code quality through SDK and dependency updates
• Contribute to the resolution of support requests
• Expand the unit test suite (Jest) and integration test suite (Detox)
  
  
  

Requirements

Essential

• 2+ years React/React Native experience
• Firm grasp of the JavaScript/Typescript language including ES syntax features up to ES2020 (Array.flat, Object.fromEntries)
• Experience with writing React Native apps
• Ability to write well-documented, clean JS/TS code
• Comfortable working with third-party dependencies and debugging dependency conflicts
• Familiarity with Redux and its terminology
• Experience with developing an application against JSON APIs
• Strong familiarity with testing using an appropriate framework (Jest, Mocha, Detox, Selenium)
• Experience in working collaboratively as part of a team: version control, Pull Requests, scrum/kanban etc
  
  

Desired

• Experience with development of iOS applications on MacOS
• Experience in native (ObjC/Swift, Java/Kotlin) development in support of React Native applications
• Prior experience in a CI/CD pipeline for RN applications
• Some experience with Fastlane and Ruby would be beneficial
• Experience with the deployment of mobile apps, including the App/Play Store guidelines and review process
  
  
  

Benefits

Benefits

• Laptop
• Training & Development
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Discretionary days (up to 5 as needed)
• Christmas closure (work permitting) between Xmas and New Year
• Pension and life insurance
• Health insurance & EAP
• Gym contribution and Travel allowance
• Engaging social events
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
  
  

Above all else we have an excellent culture at Oak which we work hard to maintain. We are looking for an experienced person that has a positive outlook and is a good fit in a highly engaged team.

Equality and Diversity Statement

At Oak Engage we are dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all individuals are valued and respected. We embrace applications from candidates of any background, irrespective of race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that diverse perspectives enrich our organisation, enabling us to thrive. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment, as we actively promote equal opportunities, fair treatment, and a culture of respect for all employees. Join us in creating a workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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