Senior React Native Mobile Developer

Flash Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in South Africa is seeking a talented software developer to join their team. The ideal candidate should have 8-10 years of experience in software development, with proficiency in React Native and JavaScript. Responsibilities include solving complex technical problems and mentoring less experienced developers. The role offers a permanent contract with market-related salary and a dynamic work environment that encourages learning and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Have a minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in software development.

Responsibilities

• Works seamlessly with their team to solve complex technical problems.
• Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in their engineering discipline.
• Develops and maintains robust Disaster Recovery procedures.

Skills

React Native Mobile

JavaScript

RESTful web services

microservices architecture

Tools

Docker

DevOps methodology

Cloud Native architecture

Job description

Flash

2026/02/10 Western Cape

Job Reference Number: T221

Department: Technology

Business Unit:

Industry: Fintech

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

We are looking for a talented individual to be part of an equally talented team of software developers. This individual will be responsible for the planning, execution, and success of complex software solutions to meet the needs of the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works seamlessly with their team to solve complex technical problems within their area of expertise.
• Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in their engineering discipline, bringing depth and versatility to their craft.
• Consistently writes code recognized by peers as well-structured, efficient, and maintainable.
• Proactively enhances the areas of code they work on, leaving systems better than they found them by optimizing existing implementations.
• Takes responsibility for managing and executing deployments with precision and care.
• Share expertise on systems to empower the team and foster a culture of learning and regularly mentor less experienced developers, providing constructive feedback.
• Develops and maintains robust Disaster Recovery procedures to ensure system resilience and reliability.
• Works confidently with cross-functional teams (e.g., Design, Legal, Data, Risk) to effectively communicate the developer team's work and ensure alignment with broader organizational goals.
• Escalates issues beyond the scope of their team or individual work when necessary, ensuring successful resolution through appropriate channels. Tackles project or feature-level problems independently while seeking help promptly for unexpected challenges.
• Demonstrates expertise in non-functional aspects like accessibility, performance, and security. Advocates for and teaches these practices, helping others deepen their understanding.
• Actively contributes to improving system observability by identifying and addressing gaps in alerts and runbooks. Proactively enhances system stability through thoughtful improvements.
• Consistently delivers high-quality work, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining the resilience to tackle challenges and blockers.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Have a minimum of 8 -10 years’ experience in software development.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• React Native Mobile
• JavaScript
• Experience in RESTful web services
• Experience with microservices architecture and design

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS

• Experience with Relational DBMS (SQL)
• PHP
• C#
• Blazor
• PHP CodeIgniter
• MSSQL/Oracle
• Identity Server authentication.
• Cloud Native architecture
• Docker
• DevOps methodology including setting up CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

COMPETENCIES / ATTRIBUTES

• Problem solver
• Ability to lead projects
• Ability to communicate about technology in non-technical terms to colleagues and clients
• Ability to work calmly and methodically when under pressure.