Senior React Native Developer – Mobile App Lead (Banking Domain)

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About the Role:

We are looking for a Senior React Native Developer to lead the end-to-end mobile app development for a UK-based banking client. This is a technical leadership role, ideal for someone with a strong background in mobile application architecture, React Native development, and client engagement. You will be responsible for guiding the development team, interfacing directly with stakeholders, and ensuring the delivery of a secure, scalable, and user-centric mobile banking experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of high-quality React Native mobile applications.
• Own the mobile architecture and define best practices for performance, security, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, backend developers, DevOps, and QA teams.
• Work directly with the UK-based client, attending stand-ups, sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions with accurate effort estimations.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and enforce coding standards.
• Manage releases, CI/CD pipelines, and version control practices for mobile apps.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in mobile development and banking regulations.
• Ensure compliance with security and privacy standards in financial services (e.g., GDPR, PSD2).

Required Skills & Experience:

• 6+ years of professional experience in mobile application development.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in building complex React Native apps for iOS and Android.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), React, Redux/MobX, TypeScript.
• Experience with mobile-specific tooling: Xcode, Android Studio, Expo, Fastlane, etc.
• Knowledge of native modules (Swift, Kotlin/Java) and their integration into React Native.
• Experience with REST APIs, GraphQL, and OAuth2 authentication flows.
• Deep understanding of mobile app architecture, performance optimization, and offline-first strategies.
• Strong command of Git, Agile/Scrum practices, and DevOps for mobile releases.
• Prior experience working in the banking or fintech domain is a strong plus.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working with international clients.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with financial compliance standards (PCI-DSS, FCA, PSD2).
• Experience integrating third-party SDKs (e.g., analytics, chat, push notifications).
• Experience with mobile testing frameworks like Jest, Detox, Appium.
• Exposure to backend services using Node.js or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Why Join Us?

• Work on a high-impact banking product used by thousands of end users in the UK.
• Collaborate with a highly experienced and distributed global team.
• Opportunity to take ownership of the mobile tech stack and influence the digital roadmap.
• Flexible work hours with remote-first culture.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.