React Native Mobile Developer

Axiata Digital Labs; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Mobile Application Developer to design and develop scalable mobile applications using React Native. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in mobile development, a strong understanding of JavaScript and best practices, and excellent problem-solving skills. The role involves collaborating with product managers and UI/UX designers to deliver high-quality applications. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in mobile applications development using React Native.
• Understanding of mobile development workflows like testing and deployment.
• Excellent analytical and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy mobile applications using React Native.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and designers.
• Optimize application performance and ensure responsiveness.

Skills

React Native development

JavaScript

TypeScript

State management (Redux, Zustand, Context API)

RESTful APIs

Mobile UI/UX principles

Version control (Git)

Problem-solving

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust and scalable mobile applications using React Native for both iOS and Android platforms
• Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code following best practices
• Collaborate closely with product managers, UI/UX designers, and backend engineers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and knowledge sharing
• Troubleshoot and debug mobile applications to identify and resolve issues
• Optimize application performance and ensure responsiveness
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in mobile development, particularly within the React Native ecosystem
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and tools
• Integrate with backend APIs and third-party services
• Ensure the security and data privacy of the mobile applications
• Potentially contribute to the development of unit and integration tests

Person Specifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Proven experience minimum 3 years in developing mobile applications using React Native
• Strong understanding of JavaScript, TypeScript, ES6+, and React principles and best practices
• Experience with state management libraries such as Redux, Zustand, or Context API
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous programming
• Experience with mobile development workflows (e.g., build processes, testing, deployment)
• Understanding of mobile UI/UX principles and best practices
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have (Insurance Domain knowledge)

• Prior experience working on mobile applications within the insurance or financial services domain
• Understanding of insurance products, processes, and regulations
• Familiarity with insurance-related APIs or data models
• Experience with React Native OTA