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Senior React Native developer
interested in building scalable, performant mobile apps on both the i OS 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).
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