Lead React Native Developer

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Lead React Native Developer who can provide technical leadership while remaining actively involved in hands-on development. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in React Native, mobile application development, and a deep understanding of scalable and maintainable architectures. This role will involve setting up standards, tools, and frameworks, as well as ensuring the long-term health and scalability of the app. Key Responsibilities ø Design and implementation of the app architecture for React Native project. ø Define coding best practices and architectural standards to ensure the codebase is scalable, maintainable, and easy to test. ø Collaborate with backend teams to ensure smooth integration with the backend APIs and services. ø Write efficient, maintainable, and reusable code following the established coding standards. ø Develop features and modules for the React Native app ø Ensure cross-platform compatibility, responsive design, and a high-quality user experience. ø Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to other developers on the team. ø Establish coding standards and enforce them through code reviews, pair programming, and mentoring. ø Lead troubleshooting of high-complexity production issues, ensuring root-cause resolution. ø Support task planning by helping assign development work based on skillset and prioritization. ø Contribute to strategic technical planning and innovation initiatives ø Own the end-to-end implementation of complex features. ø Remain actively involved in coding throughout the project lifecycle. ø Lead by example through hands-on development. Core Technical Competencies

Required Skills ø Minimum 5 years of experience in React Native mobile app development. ø Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable and modular app architectures. ø In-depth knowledge of mobile app development principles, including performance optimization, UI responsiveness, and accessibility. ø Strong proficiency in React Native, TypeScript, and JavaScript. ø Strong ability to define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and scalable architectural patterns.

Preferred Skills ø Experience integrating React Native applications with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and enterprise backend services. ø Strong experience with Redux Toolkit, Context API, and modern state management techniques. ø Experience with React Navigation and deep linking. ø Experience with CI/CD pipelines for mobile applications using Azure DevOps ø Experience working with Firebase services such as Push Notifications, Crashlytics, Analytics, and Remote Config. ø Experience implementing mobile application security best practices, including secure storage, authentication, and encryption. ø Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience working in distributed teams. ø Understanding of enterprise-level security and compliance standards. Nice to have ø Awareness-level use of AI Assistants and AI Agents for productivity. ø Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS. ø Experience with performance profiling, memory optimization, and mobile application troubleshooting. ø Exposure to design systems and reusable component libraries. ø Familiarity with unit testing and end-to-end testing frameworks such as Jest, React Native Testing Library, and Detox ø Knowledge of accessibility standards and responsive mobile UI design. ø Hands-on experience using GitHub Copilot Enterprise and AI-assisted development tools (such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Cursor AI) to improve developer productivity, accelerate code generation, assist with debugging, generate unit tests, and create technical documentation. Soft Skills & Behavioral Expectations ø Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities. ø Strong leadership presence and the ability to guide teams through complex technical challenges. ø Adept at balancing hands-on development with architectural oversight. ø Strategic thinking with the ability to plan ahead, foresee risks, and recommend solutions. ø Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and high personal standards of excellence. ø Champions collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement culture. ø Serves as a mentor, role model, and technical authority for the development team. ø Drives alignment between engineering practices and business objectives. Experience 5–8 years of experience in React Native mobile application development, with proven experience in technical leadership, architectural decision-making, hands-on feature development, and delivering enterprise-grade mobile applications