Senior React Native Developer

The Shoprite Group of Companies; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail group in South Africa is seeking a Senior React Native developer to create scalable mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of software development experience, with at least 3-5 years in a senior role. Responsibilities include architecting complex applications, collaborating with teams, and implementing new technologies. A strong passion for mobile development and Test Driven Development is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' experience in general software development.
• 3-5 years' experience in a senior developer role with team mentoring.
• Matric with relevant experience in mobile application development required.

Responsibilities

• Architect complex applications requiring collaboration.
• Design, build, and maintain mobile applications.
• Unit-test code for robustness and reliability.

Skills

Mobile app development

Test Driven Development

Debugging dependency conflicts

Working with third-party dependencies

Experience with CI/CD

Education

Degree in Information Systems / B.Sc. Computer Science / B.Eng.

Tools

XCode

Gradle

Android Studio

Jest

Mocha

Job description

We are looking for a Senior React Native developer interested in building scalable, performant mobile apps on both the iOS and Android platforms. You will have a passion for mobile

application development and a keen interest in the paradigms and design principles that make

each platform unique. You will be responsible for collaborating, architecting and building these

applications, as well as coordinating with the teams responsible for other layers of the product

infrastructure. Building a product is a highly collaborative effort, and as such, a strong team

player with a commitment to perfection is required.

Role Description

• Possess a passion for pushing mobile technologies to the limits.
• Architect complex applications to allow for complex implementations where collaboration with 3rd parties is required.
• Design, build and maintain the next generation of our mobile applications.
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
• Deep understanding of and belief in Test Driven Development.
• Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability. Set up and maintenance of the technical infrastructure.
• Build pixel-perfect, buttery smooth UIs across both mobile platforms.
• Leverage native APIs for deep integrations with both platforms.
• Diagnose and fix bugs and performance bottlenecks for performance that feels native.
• Reach out to the open-source community to encourage and help implement mission-critical software fixes—React Native moves fast and often breaks things.
• Work within the frameworks of agile (SCRUM) methodologies.

Skills

• Key competencies and work ethic
• Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle
• Knowledge of functional and object-oriented programming
• Rock solid at working with third-party dependencies and debugging dependency conflicts
• Familiarity with native build tools, like XCode, Gradle, Android Studio
• Ability to write native code for specific platforms
• Experience with offline storage, threading and performance tuning.
• Understanding of REST APIs, the document request model, and offline storage
• Experience with automated testing suites, like Jest or Mocha
• Familiarity with CI/CD, git workflows and ways of working

Qualifications and experience:

• Matric with extensive, relevant and demonstrable job-related experience in mobile application development - (essential)
• Degree in Information Systems / B.Sc. Computer Science / B.Eng. (or similar) - (preferred)
• 5-8 years' experience in general software development.
• 3-5 years' experience in a senior developer role with specific exposure to mentoring and coaching a team of developers - (essential).
• Exposure to and an understanding of corporate, retail, customer interfacing environment in a similar role (non-sector specific) - (essential).