Software Development Engineer III/Frontend Lead

Job Title: Front End Lead [React Native] - AI Healthcare Startup

About Tap Health:

Tap Health is a deep-tech platform that transforms chronic care management with AI and makes healthcare accessible to millions.

Our proprietary Medical AI model, VaiD, powers our next-generation Digital Therapeutic products, redefining chronic illness management through AI-driven, hyper-personalized care.

We help users manage conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, PCOS, pregnancy, and asthma by delivering daily structured digital therapeutics, lifestyle interventions, personalized nutrition and exercise guidance, and real-time monitoring, all without human intervention.

Leveraging AI and adaptive algorithms, Tap Health dynamically personalizes each user's care journey, delivering enhanced insights, interventions, motivation, adherence, and clinical outcomes at a fraction of traditional healthcare costs.

Beyond Digital Therapeutics, the Tap Health platform provides free primary illness diagnosis based on symptoms and instant health advice through a seamless, voice-first overview.
Role Overview:

As a Frontend Engineering Lead, you will play a strategic and hands-on role in leading the development of high-performance, scalable, and visually stunning mobile applications.

You will own the front-end architecture, mentor and manage a team of engineers, and drive technical excellence in building seamless cross-platform experiences on iOS and Android.
Key Responsibilities:
• Technical Leadership & Strategy:
• Define and drive the frontend architecture, best practices, and development roadmap for Tap Health's mobile applications.
• Lead the development of high-performance, scalable React Native applications for iOS and Android.
• Implement and enforce coding standards, performance optimizations, and maintainability guidelines.
• Stay updated with the latest frontend technologies, evaluating and integrating new frameworks/tools as needed.
• Hands-on Development:
• Architect and develop key frontend features, ensuring seamless integration with backend services.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes into pixel-perfect, highly responsive interfaces.
• Optimize app performance to ensure fast loading times, smooth animations, and responsive UI interactions.
• Drive CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and monitoring.
• Team Mentorship & Collaboration:
• Lead and mentor a team of frontend engineers, conducting code reviews and technical training.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and high-quality engineering.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to align technical execution with business goals.
• Quality Assurance & Performance Optimization:
• Ensure robust testing practices including unit tests, UI tests, and performance monitoring tools.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues, ensuring delivery of stable and bug-free applications.
• Optimize the app for various devices, screen sizes, and network conditions.

Requirements:
• 4+ years of frontend development experience, with 3+ years in React Native in a product company.
• Strong expertise in iOS (Xcode) and Android (Android Studio) development.
• Proficiency in Gradle, RESTful APIs, and third-party integrations.
• Solid understanding of mobile app performance optimization, memory management, and UI rendering.
• Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong grasp of UI/UX principles to create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces.
• Hands-on experience with state management libraries (Redux, MobX, or Context API).
• Experience with publishing and managing apps on Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• Familiarity with performance monitoring tools like Firebase Performance or Flipper.
• Exposure to automated testing frameworks for React Native (Jest, Detox, Appium).
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, CI/CD pipelines).
• Knowledge of GraphQL, WebSockets, or offline-first architecture for enhanced app experiences.