Staff Software Engineer - React Native

Ready Education; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to spearhead the development of their flagship mobile application. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with design and backend teams to create outstanding user experiences while ensuring technical excellence. With a focus on React Native, you'll lead the mobile app lifecycle, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to architectural discussions. This innovative firm offers a supportive environment for personal development and the flexibility of remote work. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to enhancing student engagement in higher education worldwide.

Benefits

Company pension

Company laptop and peripherals

Training opportunities

Flexible working hours

Remote working options

Friendly working environment

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mobile app development using React Native.
• Strong knowledge of mobile development life cycle and UI/UX principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the entire lifecycle of the mobile application for iOS and Android.
• Collaborate with teams to translate product requirements into technical specs.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

React Native

Mobile UI/UX Design

Problem Solving

Agile Methodologies

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

Job description

ROLE PURPOSE
As the Staff Software Engineer at Ready Education, you will hold a pivotal role in conceptualizing, crafting, and sustaining our cutting-edge flagship mobile application. Collaborating seamlessly with our design, product, and backend teams, you will drive the delivery of unparalleled user experiences. Your role involves ensuring application performance, quality, and responsiveness while upholding the technical excellence of the app.

REPORTS TO
Engineering Manager CampusGroups

KEY STAKEHOLDERS
Mobile React Native, Product, and CampusGroups engineering team

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the complete lifecycle of the CampusGroups mobile application, utilizing React Native for both iOS and Android platforms.
• Interpret product requirements and collaborate closely with designers and product managers to translate concepts into technical specifications and successful implementations.
• Act as a mentor, empowering junior engineers by leading through code reviews, sharing best practices, and fostering their growth.
• Play an active part in architectural deliberations, injecting innovative insights, and influencing technical directions that elevate the mobile app.
• Fine-tune application performance, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and guarantee responsiveness across diverse devices and screen sizes.
• Champion unit and integration testing to ensure robustness, maintainability, and code quality.
• Remain attuned to industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, consistently refining the mobile development process.
• Work collaboratively with backend engineers to architect seamless API integrations, preserving the app’s seamless functionality.
• Embrace agile methodologies, contribute to sprint planning, and adhere to timelines for delivering top-notch outcomes.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated track record of 5 years of creating and deploying mobile apps using React Native, primarily for iOS and Android.
• Strong knowledge with architecture and implementation of native Android or/and iOS apps, experience with full mobile development life cycle.
• Profound expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, and related frameworks and libraries.
• Sound grasp of mobile UI/UX design principles and adherence to best practices.
• Familiarity with Git for version control and experience working in agile development environments.
• Adept problem solver with a history of delivering quality code and solutions.
• Effective communicator who collaborates seamlessly within cross-functional teams.
• Prior experience in guiding junior engineers and providing technical leadership is advantageous.

Life at Ready

• Opportunity to help direct the front-end development technical strategy, through implementing ideas and best practices.
• Training opportunities with our chosen providers.
• Time available during working hours to learn and develop.
• A friendly environment where your thoughts and ideas will be welcomed.
• Company pension.
• Company laptop and peripherals.
• An international environment with experienced coworkers who help you move on.
• A lot of room for personal development and for taking your own initiatives to be as successful as possible in this role.
• Remote working environment with the option of attendance in our cozy office in the lively knowledge quarter area of Liverpool.
• The opportunity for flexible working.

Ready Education

Trusted by 700+ institutions to build communities and drive retention, Ready Education is the leading mobile student engagement platform (7 million active users) on a mission to improve student success in higher education worldwide. As one new SaaS company, formed in 2021 from StuComm (NL), Collabco (UK), Campus Group(FR), and Ready Education (NA), we’ve entered a period of aggressive growth. The opportunity to work on a new global software platform makes it an exciting time to join in.

Ready Education is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.