Software Engineer - App

Zepto; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Zepto in Bengaluru, India, is seeking a React Native engineer to design and implement large-scale mobile applications in a fast-paced environment. You will build pixel-perfect, smooth UIs and leverage native APIs for deep platform integrations.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of mobile app experience, strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills, and hands-on testing with Jest/Enzyme/Mocha. A growth mindset and collaboration are essential for success in our startup culture.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience building mobile applications.
• Proficient with React Native with a minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Experience in developing and delivering large-scale Android and iOS mobile applications via React Native.
• Hands-on experience with testing libraries like Jest, Enzyme, Jasmine, Mocha, etc.
• Firm grasp of JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement large-scale mobile apps with React Native.
• Build pixel-perfect, smooth UIs across mobile platforms.
• Leverage native APIs for deep integrations on both platforms.
• Diagnose and fix bugs and performance bottlenecks for a native-like experience.
• Participate in SDLC processes, set up best practices, and mentor the team.
• App profiling to ensure optimal user experience.

Skills

React Native

JavaScript ES6+

TypeScript

Android

iOS

Testing

React Query

Performance tuning

Job description

Responsibilities

Design and implement multiple large-scale mobile applications with React Native in a fast-paced environment.Build pixel-perfect, smooth UIs across both mobile platforms.Leverage native APIs for deep integrations with both platforms.Diagnose and fix bugs and performance bottlenecks for an experience on par with native applications.Participate in SDLC processes, streamlining, POC development, Functional Estimation, Performance Tuning, environment setup, etc.Set up best practices for development and champion their adoption.Mentor young minds and foster team spirit.Should be able to do app profiling for a smooth user experience.

Requirements

1-2 years of experience building mobile applications. Proficient with React Native with a minimum of 1 year of experience. Experience in developing and delivering large-scale Android and iOS mobile applications via React Native. Hands-on experience with React Query or a similar library. Ability to work through new and complex React Native issues and contribute to libraries as needed. Engineers who are obsessed with optimisations and are ready to go the extra mile to deliver the best app experience to the customers. Firm grasp of the JavaScript language and its nuances, including ES6+ syntax and TypeScript. Experience in writing unit testing code with libraries like Jest, Enzyme, Jasmine, Mocha, etc.Experience in at least one native platform, Android (Java/ Kotlin) or iOSGood knowledge of monitoring and tracking down app crashes and bugs using advanced tools. Worked in a startup environment with high levels of ownership and commitment. A growth mindset and passionate about building things from the ground up, and most importantly, you should be fun to work with.