Senior Software Engineer - II (React Native)

GeekyAnts is a design and development studio that specializes in building solutions for web and mobile that drive innovation and transform industries and lives. They hold expertise in state-of-the-art technologies like React, React Native, Flutter, Angular, Vue, NodeJS, Python, Svelte and more.

GeekyAnts has worked with around 500+ clients all across the globe, delivering tailored solutions to a wide array of industries like Healthcare, Finance, Education, Banking, Gaming, Manufacturing, Real Estate and more. They are trusted tech partners of some of the world's top corporate giants and have helped small to mid-sized companies realize their vision and transform digitally. They are also the registered service suppliers for Google LLC since 2017.

They provide services ranging from Web & Mobile Development, UI/UX design, Business Analysis, Product Management, DevOps, QA, API Development, Delivery & Support and more.

In addition to that, GeekyAnts is the brains behind React Native's most famous UI library; NativeBase (15000+ GitHub Stars), BuilderX, Vue Native, Flutter Starter, apibeats and hold numerous other Open Source contributions to their name. GeekyAnts has offices in India (Bangalore) and the UK (London)

Key Responsibilities

Development & Architecture

• Design and develop scalable React Native applications with clean, maintainable code
• Architect mobile solutions that work seamlessly across iOS and Android platforms
• Implement complex UI components and animations using React Native's ecosystem
• Build reusable components and libraries for team-wide adoption
• Optimize application performance, memory usage, and battery efficiency

Technical Leadership

• Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews
• Establish and maintain coding standards and best practices
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers
• Drive technical decisions and contribute to architectural discussions
• Lead technical initiatives and feature development

Platform Integration

• Integrate native iOS and Android services and APIs
• Manage app store submissions and certification processes
• Work with platform-specific features and capabilities
• Ensure compliance with App Store and Google Play guidelines

Required Technical Skills

Core Technologies

• React Native: 4+ years of production experience

• JavaScript/TypeScript: Expert-level proficiency with ES6+ features

• React: Deep understanding of React ecosystem, hooks, and component lifecycle
• Mobile Development: Strong foundation in iOS and Android development principles

Build & Deployment

• Expo: Extensive experience with Expo CLI, EAS (Expo Application Services)
• EAS Build: Proficiency in configuring and managing cloud builds
• EAS Submit: Experience with automated app store submissions
• App Store Connect: iOS app certification, TestFlight distribution, and release management
• Google Play Console: Android app publishing and release management

State Management

• Zustand: Experience with lightweight state management
• Redux/Redux Toolkit: Proficiency in complex state management patterns
• MobX: Understanding of reactive state management
• Context API: React's built-in state management solutions
• Async state management: Handling API calls, caching, and data synchronization

UI Development & Animations

• React Native Reanimated: Advanced animations and gesture handling
• Tamagui: Experience with universal design systems
• Gluestack UI: Component library implementation
• Lottie: Complex animation integration
• Custom animations: Performance-optimized animations and transitions
• Responsive design: Adaptive layouts across different screen sizes

Platform Services

• iOS Services: Push notifications, In-App Purchases
• Android Services: Firebase integration
• Native modules: Creating and maintaining platform-specific code
• Deep linking: Universal links and custom URL schemes

Preferred Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• Experience with over-the-air updates
• Knowledge of React Native's New Architecture (Fabric/TurboModules)
• Familiarity with React Native performance profiling tools
• Experience with automated testing (Jest, Detox)
• Understanding of React Native debugging tools (Flipper, React DevTools)

Development Tools

• Version Control: Git, GitHub/GitLab workflows
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Bitrise, or similar platforms
• Monitoring: Sentry, Bugsnag, or Crashlytics integration
• Analytics: Firebase Analytics, Amplitude, or similar tools
• Performance: Profiling tools and optimization techniques

Additional Skills

• Experience with monorepo management (Nx, Lerna, or Yarn workspaces)
• Knowledge of React Native Web for code sharing
• Familiarity with GraphQL and REST API integration
• Understanding of mobile security best practices
• Experience with accessibility standards and implementation

Experience Requirements

• 4+ years of React Native development in production environments

• 2+ years in a senior developer role
• Proven track record of shipping mobile apps to App Store and Google Play

• Experience with applications serving 30-40K+ users

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, agile development environments
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
• Passion for mobile technologies and user experience