React Native Developer Mobile iOS /Android

Family Dollar; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Dollar is seeking a skilled Mobile Application Developer to join our technology software development team in Chesapeake, VA. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in mobile app development, with strong React Native expertise for both iOS and Android platforms.

You will design, architect, and build high-performing mobile apps and collaborate closely with UI/UX designers and backend engineers. The role involves development and code quality for the Family Dollar Mobile Application, with

Qualifications

• Proficient in React Native for iOS and Android development.
• Experience with complex routing (React Navigation) and state management (Redux Toolkit, Zustand, Context).
• Familiar with RESTful or GraphQL APIs and asynchronous workflows.
• Solid knowledge of iOS/Android tooling (Android Studio, Xcode) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Cross-Platform Development: Build pixel-perfect UI in React Native for iOS and Android.
• Performance Optimization: Diagnose bottlenecks for native-speed responsiveness.
• API Integration: Consume RESTful/GraphQL APIs and manage async flows.
• App Store Management: Oversee deployment pipelines to App Store & Google Play.
• Code Quality: Maintain clean code and write automated tests.
• Code Review: Review team code to ensure quality.

Skills

React Native

JavaScript

Redux Toolkit

Git workflows

CI/CD

Android Studio

Xcode

RESTful APIs

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

GitLab Actions

Android Studio

Xcode

Job description

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Summary of Position (Job Purpose)

We are looking for a skilled Mobile Application Developer to join our growing technology software development team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3+ years of experience as a mobile application developer. In this role, you will design, architect, and build highly performing mobile applications across both iOS and Android platforms. You will collaborate closely with UI/UX designers and backend engineers to turn beautiful wireframes into smooth, responsive, and secure user experiences.

This role is responsible for the development and code quality for the Family Dollar Mobile Application in collaboration with the Digital Product Manager for Mobile Applications. The Developer needs to be highly collaborative, well organized, with strong communication & problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate should also have Management experience to lead individual contributor(s), contractors & vendors as the role evolves over time to include additional digital responsibilities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Cross-Platform Development: Build pixel-perfect, buttery-smooth user interfaces across iOS and Android apps using React Native.
• Performance Optimization: Diagnose bottlenecks and fix performance flaws to ensure applications match native-speed responsiveness.
• API Consumption: Integrate backend RESTful or GraphQL APIs and handle complex asynchronous workflows.
• App Store Management: Oversee deployment pipelines and manage submissions to the Apple App Store and Google Play Console.
• Code Quality Assurance: Maintain clean, documented code and write automated testing suites to protect app stability.
• Code Review: Review and validate the code that is being developed by the support team.

This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, as they may be amended or added to as needed.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Complete understanding of the React Native ecosystem, hooks, and component life cycles.
• Practical experience setting up complex routing patterns with React Navigation.
• Solid grasp of Redux Toolkit, Zustand, or Context API.
• Comfort working with platform tools like Android Studio, and Xcode.
• Experience with CI/CD tools tailored for mobile automation, such as GitLab Actions.
• Mastery of Git workflows and repository management.
• Experience with mobile monitoring and debugging tools such as Firebase Crashlytics or similar.
• Experience implementing push notifications and deep linking.
• Experience in integrating mobile applications with eCommerce, loyalty, authentication, and enterprise backend systems.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Mobile Development, or equivalent technical field.
• 3+ years of professional mobile app development experience.
• Prior background migrating existing web applications (React.js) into mobile environments.
• Familiarity with offline data storage strategies and local synchronization databases like SQLite or Realm.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, mentor and develop team members
• Knowledge of Oracle Commerce a plus

Projected Salary Range: $111,000 to $125,000

Family Dollar is an equal opportunity employer and committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and makes all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.