Senior React Native Engineer

Media24; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital products company in South Africa is seeking an experienced software engineer to contribute to mobile applications. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of development experience, particularly in React or React Native. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset are essential. The role offers professional growth opportunities, personalized benefits, and an AI-forward culture.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Customisable retirement funding

Volunteers24 leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of development experience, with 3+ years in React or React Native.
• Exceptional grasp of programming paradigms and solution design.
• Versatile in small, fast-paced environment with collaborative teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the growth of our suite of mobile applications.
• Conduct peer reviews and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Work closely with Product Managers and UX Designers.

Skills

React or React Native development experience

Strong communication skills

Understanding of User Interface Design

Education

Relevant software engineering degree at Honours level

Tools

Git

JIRA

Azure DevOps

Job description

Why join us?

At Media24 Technology, our team of engineers, data scientists, product managers and UX/UI design specialists develop exceptional digital products for renowned brands including News24 and Netwerk24. By harnessing cutting-edge technology and a sophisticated tech stack, we deliver world-class solutions. Our vibrant, people-focused culture, commitment to innovation, and strong societal mission are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to empower Media24 brands to inform, entertain, and inspire millions across South Africa.

What will you do?

• Work on and contribute to the growth of our suite of mobile applications
• Conduct peer reviews, ensuring strict adherence to team-agreed best practices and styles
• Contribute to collaborative team discussions to continually improve our codebase and SDLC
• Work closely with Product Managers and UX Designers to deliver sound technical solutions based on the needs of our users
• Research best practices to design solutions, and implement your proof of concept
• Write unit tests and documentation for your work
• Estimate on development efforts

What should you have?

• Relevant software engineering degree at Honours level (Masters preferred)

• 5+ years of development experience, with 3+ years in React or React Native.
• Exceptional grasp of the fundamentals of programming paradigms and solution design
• React or React-Native development experience is essential, with a preference for React-Native
• An understanding of User Interface Design and Visual Communication advantageous
• Versatile in being able to operate optimally in a small, fast-paced environment with increased amounts of responsibility and highly collaborative teams
• Strong communication skills across multi-disciplinary teams i.e. Product Managers, UX/UI Designers, QA Engineers and various stakeholders in the business

Beneficial Skills

• Native Development (iOS or Android) experience
• Functional React and Redux experience
• TypeScript experience
• Experience with consuming RESTful APIs
• Experience with Git and agile management software: JIRA, Azure DevOps

Benefits of working at Media24

AI-forward culture: We actively look for opportunities to leverage AI to unlock new opportunities. We harness cutting-edge AI technology and tools to supercharge productivity, efficiency and results and we encourage our teams to explore and experiment.

Continuous learning & growth: Dive into a wealth of learning opportunities backed by our parent company, the Naspers group. Gain free access to platforms like Udemy, pursue nanodegrees to enrich your skills or take advantage of complimentary Microsoft certification training. We also offer bursary opportunities.

Stay ahead: Attend cutting-edge tech events and expos to stay on top of industry trends and innovations.

Personalised benefits: Choose from optional medical aid and customisable retirement funding options to suit your needs.

Give back: Each year, take up to 3 days of Volunteers24 leave to make a meaningful impact in the community while supporting causes you care about.

Given the employment equity policy of Media24, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.