Senior Frontend Engineer (0.5% Equity)

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer focused on React Native development. This equity-only role offers 0.5% equity as part of the founding team and seeks a candidate ready to impact an early-stage venture while building top-notch mobile applications. With a collaborative culture that values agility and innovation, this is a great opportunity for a seasoned developer looking for long-term involvement.

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years proven work experience.
• Ability to work effectively with remote team members.
• Strong understanding of popular React Native libraries.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build and maintain React Native applications.
• Work with back-end developers to define API contracts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ship new features.

Skills

React Native

Cloud Native Technologies

Agile Methodology

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

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Posted:

16.06.2025

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31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Mobile Frontend Developer (Equity-only)

We are looking for a senior React Native developer interested in building performant mobile apps on both the iOS and Android platforms. You will be responsible for architecting and building these applications, as well as coordinating with the teams responsible for other layers of the product infrastructure. Building a product is a highly collaborative effort, and as such, a strong team player with a commitment to perfection is required.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build and maintain excellent React Native applications with clean code.
• Release applications to the Apple and Google Play stores.
• Work with back-end developers to define API contracts and use those contracts in-app.
• Ensure ongoing code quality via automated unit and integration testing.
• Work with UX Designers, Architects, and other Developers to implement full stack web and mobile solutions.
• Work as part of an Agile Scrum team; Design and develop scalable web applications using open-source technologies.
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximise development efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Work on bug fixing and improving application performance.
• Working with third-party data sources and APIs.

Compensation

This is a pre-seed, equity-only role, offering 0.5% equity as part of the founding team. There is currently no salary available until we secure Seed funding, at which point competitive compensation will be introduced. This role is ideal for someone seeking long-term ownership and impact in a purpose-driven, early-stage venture

Requirements

• Ability to work effectively with remote team members.
• At least 5+ years proven work experience with direct hands-on skill set.
• BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven ability to be self-directed and operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Ability to communicate, influence other supporting teams such as product, QA, DevOps, etc. to achieve the objectives.
• Experience collaborating with senior developers, project managers, and designers in a fast-paced environment with little supervision.
• Strong understanding of popular React Native libraries, components, and frameworks.
• Able to deliver results on time and take responsibility for a project’s successful outcome.
• Familiarity with cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes, containerisation, microservices and Software-defined Infrastructure.