React Native Software Developer

Job Title: React Native Software Developer

Location: UK (Hybrid/Remote options available)

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Head of Engineering

About ThingCo:

At ThingCo, we’re revolutionising the insurance industry through cutting-edge telematics solutions. As a UK-based insurtech innovator, our proprietary solar-powered telematics device and advanced serverless platform provide powerful insights into driving behaviour. By merging state-of-the-art technology with a user-first approach, we empower our partners with smarter, data-driven insurance solutions.

We're looking for a talented and passionate developer to help maintain and enhance our white-label mobile applications. Built with React Native and Expo, these apps are crucial for delivering seamless, high-quality experiences to our users. If you thrive in an agile, collaborative environment and are eager to innovate, we want you on our team.

Your Role at ThingCo:

As our new React/React Native Software Developer, you’ll ensure our mobile apps are fast, intuitive, and seamlessly integrated with our telematics platform. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you’ll drive optimization and innovation, delivering value to both partners and end users.

Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain & Enhance Apps: Oversee and improve our white-label mobile apps built with React Native and Expo, ensuring a smooth, high-performance user experience.
• Collaborative Development: Work alongside designers, backend engineers, and stakeholders to integrate the mobile apps with our telematics platform.
• Bug Fixing & Support: Troubleshoot and resolve bugs, performance issues, and user-reported problems in a timely manner.
• Feature Development: Design and develop new features to expand the app’s functionality and improve user engagement.
• Follow Best Practices: Write clean, maintainable code and enforce best practices for mobile development, with a focus on quality and performance optimization.
• Test & Optimise: Ensure the apps are robust and reliable, optimizing for speed, user experience, and scalability.
• Documentation: Maintain clear and thorough documentation of code, processes, and new features.

Skills & Experience:
• React Native: Proven experience developing high-quality mobile applications with React Native and a deep understanding of the React ecosystem.
• Expo: Hands-on experience using Expo for app building, deployment, and testing.
• JavaScript/TypeScript: Solid experience with JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript.
• API Integration: Comfortable working with RESTful and GraphQL APIs, integrating data from real-time systems.
• Version Control: Strong Git experience for version control and team collaboration.
• Deployment: Experience deploying apps to both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and experience working closely with designers, backend teams, and stakeholders.

Desirable Skills:
• Telematics/IoT: Experience in telematics or IoT technology is a plus.
• CI/CD: Familiarity with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment practices.
• Cloud Technologies: Knowledge of serverless platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) is an advantage.
• Testing: Experience with unit and integration testing for mobile apps.
• UI/UX Design: Understanding of UI/UX principles and collaboration with designers to create user-friendly interfaces.

Who You Are:
• Problem-Solver: You approach challenges analytically and break down complex problems into clean solutions.
• Detail-Oriented: You care about quality, delivering clean code, and providing excellent user experiences.
• Proactive Learner: You stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and bring fresh ideas to the table.
• Collaborative: You thrive in a team environment and value working with others to create outstanding products.

Why Work at ThingCo?:
• Innovative Technology: Work with state-of-the-art telematics, IoT, and serverless technologies in a fast-paced environment.
• Impact: Shape the future of insurance with solutions that make a tangible difference.
• Learning Opportunities: Stay ahead with ongoing learning and professional growth.
• Flexible Work: Enjoy hybrid and remote working options tailored to your lifestyle.
• Join a Growing Team: Be part of a forward-thinking, passionate team working toward a shared vision.