React Native Developer

Job Description

We are looking for a React Native developer interested in building performant mobile apps on both the iOS and Android platforms. You will be responsible for architecting and building these applications, as well as coordinating with the teams responsible for other layers of the product infrastructure. Building a product is a highly collaborative effort, and as such, a strong team player with a commitment to perfection and excellent communication skills is required.

Responsibilities
• Build pixel-perfect, buttery smooth UIs across both mobile platforms.
• Leverage native APIs for deep integrations with both platforms.
• Diagnose and fix bugs and performance bottlenecks for performance that feels native.
• Reach out to the open source community to encourage and help implement mission-critical software fixes—React Native moves fast and often breaks things.
• Use various SDKs into the app code to leverage features provided by other third party vendors.
• Maintain code and write automated tests to ensure the product is of the highest quality.
• Build and launch mobile apps on Google and Apple app stores.

Skills
• Firm grasp of the JavaScript, TypeScript or ClojureScript language and its nuances, including ES6+ syntax
• Knowledge of functional or object-oriented programming
• Ability to write well-documented, clean Javascript code
• Rock solid at working with third-party dependencies and debugging dependency conflicts
• Familiarity with native build tools, like XCode, Gradle, Android Studio, IntelliJ, Visual Studio Code, Expo, Bitbucket, Github etc
• Understanding of REST APIs, the document request model, and offline storage
• Experience with automated testing suites, like Jest / Mocha
• Knowledge of communication and project management tools like Slack, Jira.
• Education Qualification - Bachelors or higher degree in Computer / IT