Chief JavaScript Engineer (React Native / Mobile)

EPAM Systems; México; Remote; MXN 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems seeks a Chief JavaScript Engineer to own the technical vision for large-scale React Native apps, with an iOS-first strategy and Android later. You will set architecture direction, elevate engineering standards, and drive delivery across the product lifecycle.

You will lead architecture decisions, mentor teams, and collaborate with executives to align technical strategy with business goals while building scalable mobile infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience in senior roles.
• Proven leadership in mobile initiatives and cross-functional alignment.
• Deep hands-on React Native/Expo production experience.
• Strong TypeScript and modern JavaScript expertise.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical vision and engineering execution for large mobile apps.
• Define standards, patterns, and security for scalable mobile systems.
• Lead architecture reviews and mentor engineers across teams.
• Partner with product and exec stakeholders to translate business goals.

Skills

React Native

TypeScript

JavaScript

Leadership

Architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Expo

AWS

Job description

We're looking for a Chief JavaScript Engineer to own the technical vision and engineering execution of large-scale React Native applications, built with an iOS-first approach before expanding to Android. This person will blend deep technical expertise with organizational leadership—setting architecture direction, elevating engineering standards, and ensuring delivery excellence across the entire product lifecycle. Join us to help build a scalable mobile infrastructure.ResponsibilitiesOwn the technical vision and engineering execution for mobile applications, driving iOS-first delivery and Android follow-upSet engineering standards, coding guidelines, and architectural patterns across the mobile organizationDesign and oversee security, scalability, and integration solutions covering authentication, CMS, and personalizationDrive technical decision-making and lead architecture/code reviews to maintain consistency and quality at scalePartner with product, engineering, and executive stakeholders to translate business goals into technical strategyDefine and own technical roadmaps, ensuring architecture choices align with long-term business objectivesEvaluate and select tools, libraries, and frameworks that support long-term scalability and maintainabilityBuild and mentor engineering talent, fostering a culture of technical excellence across the teamProduce and maintain architecture diagrams, integration flows, and technical documentationIdentify risks, dependencies, and technical debt, driving proactive mitigation strategiesOwn CI/CD strategy and release management processes for mobile applicationsAct as the top technical authority for mobile engineering, resolving complex technical challengesRequirements7+ years of overall software engineering experienceProven track record in a senior leadership role such as Chief Engineer, Principal Engineer, or Lead Architect on mobile initiativesStrong leadership skills in technical decision-making, mentoring, and team developmentExtensive experience with enterprise-scale applications and cross-functional stakeholder alignment at the executive levelDeep hands-on experience with React Native and Expo in production mobile applicationsExpert-level TypeScript skills and strong command of the modern JavaScript ecosystemExtensive experience with cloud services, particularly AWS, and scalable backend integrationDeep expertise in mobile architecture patterns, design principles, and industry best practicesExperience with authentication and security using Okta or comparable identity providersStrong API and integration skills across mobile-to-backend and third-party servicesProven experience with CI/CD strategy, mobile release management, and pipeline designExcellent communication skills, able to translate business needs into technical solutions for both technical and non-technical audiencesUpper-Intermediate English proficiency (B2)Nice to haveAndroid SDK experience and native module integrationMobile CI/CD implementation experience for enterprise-scale releasesExperience with cloud platforms beyond AWSBackground in healthcare, medical devices, or MedTech domainsExperience with Okta customer identity solutionsWe offerInternational projects with top brandsWork with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peersHealthcare benefitsEmployee financial programsPaid time off and sick leaveUpskilling, reskilling and certification coursesUnlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ coursesGlobal career opportunitiesVolunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedInEPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.