React Native Engineer

Firstventure is seeking a talented and experienced React Native Engineer to join our growing mobile development team. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality, performant, and scalable mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless user experiences and contribute to the overall mobile strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable cross-platform mobile applications using React Native.
• Collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, and backend engineers to translate requirements and wireframes into high-quality code and pixel-perfect user interfaces.
• Implement app performance optimizations, including reducing app size, improving load times, and efficient memory management.
• Integrate mobile applications with RESTful APIs, third-party SDKs, and various state management solutions (e.g., Redux, Context API, MobX).
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and architectural patterns.
• Participate actively in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring adherence to coding standards.
• Troubleshoot and debug application issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions to ensure application stability and reliability.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, tools, and advancements in mobile development and the React Native ecosystem.
• Contribute to technical discussions, share insights, and potentially mentor junior developers.
• Work effectively within an Agile/Scrum development methodology.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-7 years of hands-on professional experience in mobile application development with a strong emphasis on React Native.
• Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript.
• Strong understanding of React Native framework, its core principles, components, JSX, and component lifecycle.
• Extensive experience with state management libraries such as Redux, MobX, or Context API.
• Demonstrated experience in integrating with RESTful APIs and handling asynchronous operations.
• Solid understanding of mobile UI/UX design principles and the ability to translate designs into responsive interfaces.
• Familiarity with native build tools (Xcode, Android Studio, Gradle).
• Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Experience with unit and integration testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Native Testing Library).
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills for mobile applications.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to technical challenges.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly.

Good to Have:

• Experience with native module development (Objective-C/Swift for iOS, Java/Kotlin for Android).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for mobile deployments (e.g., Bitrise, GitHub Actions).
• Knowledge of Firebase services, push notifications, and deep linking.
• Experience with GraphQL.
• A portfolio showcasing your React Native projects and contributions.