Principal Frontend Engineer (Equity Only) 2%

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social media app company is seeking a Principal Frontend Engineer to oversee mobile application development. This role demands strong React Native expertise and proven leadership skills. As a key contributor, you will shape the future of the app while receiving equity in the company.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of mobile app development experience focused on React Native.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Experience with mobile app optimization and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of React Native developers.
• Drive architecture and technical decisions for mobile applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for feature development.

Skills

Leadership

React Native

Mobile application development

Version control systems

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree

Tools

Git

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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About Luupli

Luupli is a social media app that has equity, diversity, and equality at its heart. We believe that social media can be a force for good, and we are committed to creating a platform that maximizes the value that creators and businesses can gain from it, while making a positive impact on society and the planet. Our app is still in development, but we are excited about the possibilities it presents. Our team is made up of passionate and dedicated individuals who are committed to making Luupli a success.

Job Description:

As the Principal Frontend Engineer, you will be a key driver in delivering exceptional mobile user experiences on our social media platform. Your leadership and technical prowess will guide a team of skilled frontend developers in creating high-quality, performant, and visually stunning mobile applications. You will play a crucial role in shaping the direction of our mobile development initiatives, ensuring best practices, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of React Native developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Set clear goals and objectives for the mobile frontend team, and provide regular feedback and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and backend developers to deliver engaging and feature-rich mobile applications.
• Drive the architecture and technical decisions for our React Native mobile applications, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and robustness.
• Develop and maintain coding standards, quality assurance processes, and development workflows to ensure consistent and high-quality codebase.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in mobile development, and incorporate these insights into the development process.
• Lead the planning, execution, and timely delivery of mobile projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and deadlines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges, providing guidance and solutions to the development team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritise feature development, bug fixes, and improvements based on user feedback and business needs.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying areas for enhancement in processes, tools, and team dynamics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• Proven experience (7+ years) in mobile application development, with a focus on React Native.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with a track record of leading and motivating development teams.
• Experience with mobile app performance optimization, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• A portfolio of successful mobile applications developed using React Native.
• Previous experience in a social media or consumer-facing app development environment is a plus.

Compensation

This is an equity-only position, offering a unique opportunity to gain a stake in a rapidly growing company and contribute directly to its success. 2%