React Native |Lead

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Qualifications
We are seeking an experienced Senior Tech Lead - React Native with 8 to 12+ years of expertise in building high-performance, cross-platform mobile applications for iOS and Android using React Native
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing and architecting high performing mobile app solutions and possess experience across domains such as Travel, E-Commerce, Fintech, Social Platforms, and Short-form Video or Streaming Technologies (an added advantage)
Additionally, understanding of AI technologies and Cloud Services is an advantage
8 - 12 years of experience in software development, with a minimum of 5+ years in React Native mobile app development
Strong experience in consuming RESTful APIs and working with backend services (JSON, REST, XML, Sockets) as well as integrating third-party SDKs and APIs
Expertise in JavaScript (ES7/ES8), TypeScript, and modern front-end tooling
In-depth understanding of iOS and Android mobile app architecture, design patterns, memory management, and debugging techniques
Expertise in mobile app development, including building, deploying, and maintaining apps on the App Store and Google Play
Exceptional understanding of React Native core concepts, such as Native Modules, Native Bridge, React-Redux, Redux-Saga, and performance optimizations
Strong experience working with cloud services, AI technologies, and handling platform integrations through APIs and SDKs
Hands-on experience in developing mobile SDKs and making them available to external clients
Excellent communication, problem-solving, leadership, and team-building skills
Experience working with backend technologies, particularly Spring Boot, Java, and databases like MongoDB
Knowledge of SaaS and PaaS platforms, with experience integrating these solutions into the mobile ecosystem
Experience with native development for iOS and Android, as well as knowledge of other frameworks such as Flutter or Ionic
Familiarity with web development technologies like React and Angular
Responsibilities
Lead the architecture, design, and development of React Native applications, ensuring high performance and scalability on both iOS and Android platforms
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, and backend) to define, design, and launch new features
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of quality and innovation
Architect and implement scalable solutions, seamlessly integrating various platforms via APIs and SDKs
Ensure high-quality code by enforcing best practices, code reviews, and industry standards
Stay current with emerging industry trends, technologies, and best practices to continuously enhance the product
Integrate applications with cloud services, AI technologies, and third-party platforms for enhanced responsiveness and scalability
Drive feature development in an agile environment, delivering iteratively and ensuring rapid feedback loops
Job description
Customer - Our client is a publicily traded SaaS product start-up and has built out a disruptive technology platform that offers travel products and services – processing over 3B in annual transaction value.

Job Title : React Native -Lead

Location: Austin, Texas

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Tech Lead - React Native with 8 to 12+ years of expertise in building high-performance, cross-platform mobile applications for iOS and Android using React Native. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing and architecting high performing mobile app solutions and possess experience across domains such as Travel, E-Commerce, Fintech, Social Platforms, and Short-form Video or Streaming Technologies (an added advantage).

Additionally, understanding of AI technologies and Cloud Services is an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the architecture, design, and development of React Native applications, ensuring high performance and scalability on both iOS and Android platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, and backend) to define, design, and launch new features.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of quality and innovation.
• Architect and implement scalable solutions, seamlessly integrating various platforms via APIs and SDKs.
• Ensure high-quality code by enforcing best practices, code reviews, and industry standards.
• Stay current with emerging industry trends, technologies, and best practices to continuously enhance the product.
• Integrate applications with cloud services, AI technologies, and third-party platforms for enhanced responsiveness and scalability.
• Drive feature development in an agile environment, delivering iteratively and ensuring rapid feedback loops.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
• 8 - 12 years of experience in software development, with a minimum of 5+ years in React Native mobile app development.
• Strong experience in consuming RESTful APIs and working with backend services (JSON, REST, XML, Sockets) as well as integrating third-party SDKs and APIs.
• Expertise in JavaScript (ES7/ES8), TypeScript, and modern front-end tooling.
• In-depth understanding of iOS and Android mobile app architecture, design patterns, memory management, and debugging techniques.
• Expertise in mobile app development, including building, deploying, and maintaining apps on the App Store and Google Play.
• Exceptional understanding of React Native core concepts, such as Native Modules, Native Bridge, React-Redux, Redux-Saga, and performance optimizations.
• Strong experience working with cloud services, AI technologies, and handling platform integrations through APIs and SDKs.
• Experience with video streaming technologies, social platforms, chat platforms, and short-form video/reels is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience in developing mobile SDKs and making them available to external clients.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, leadership, and team-building skills.

Nice to Have:
• Experience working with backend technologies, particularly Spring Boot, Java, and databases like MongoDB.
• Knowledge of SaaS and PaaS platforms, with experience integrating these solutions into the mobile ecosystem.
• Experience with native development for iOS and Android, as well as knowledge of other frameworks such as Flutter or Ionic.
• Familiarity with web development technologies like React and Angular.