Senior React Native Engineer

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Senior React Native Engineer to architect and maintain high-performance mobile applications. The role requires profound knowledge in React Native along with 4+ years of experience in mobile development. You will collaborate with different teams to define and ship new features while optimizing performance on various devices. If you're passionate about mobile tech and looking for a challenging contract, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in mobile application development.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with React Native in production environments.
• Familiarity with native build tools and iOS/Android UI guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain cross-platform mobile applications using React Native.
• Debug and resolve technical issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Implement and maintain automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

Mobile App Architecture

Performance Optimization

RESTful API Integration

State Management Libraries

Agile/Scrum Methodologies

Mobile Security Best Practices

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Xcode

Android Studio

Git

Job description

Senior React Native Engineer - 6 Month Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and maintain high-performance, cross-platform mobile applications using React Native.

• Work closely with product, UX/UI, and backend teams to define, design, and ship new features.

• Optimize components for maximum performance across a vast array of mobile devices.

• Ensure the codebase is clean, scalable, and well-documented.

• Debug and resolve technical issues and performance bottlenecks.

• Build and maintain reusable libraries and components for future use.

• Integrate third-party APIs and native modules as needed.

• Participate in code reviews, mentor junior developers, and contribute to continuous improvement.

• Implement and maintain automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and mobile app deployment processes.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in mobile development and React Native.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

• 4+ years of professional experience in mobile application development.

  2+ years of hands-on experience with React Native in production environments.

  Proficient in JavaScript and TypeScript.

• Strong understanding of mobile app architecture, performance optimization, and RESTful API integration.

• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand, Recoil).

• Familiarity with native build tools like Xcode, Android Studio, and native modules.

• Knowledge of iOS and Android UI guidelines, design patterns, and app store publishing processes.

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• Understanding of mobile security best practices and data protection.