We are looking for a Senior React Native developer interested in building scalable, performant mobile apps on both the iOS and Android platforms. You will have a passion for mobile application development and a keen interest in the paradigms and design principles that make each platform unique. You will be responsible for collaborating, 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 is required.
Role Description
- Possess a passion for pushing mobile technologies to the limits.
- Architect complex applications to allow for complex implementations where collaboration with 3rd parties is required.
- Design, build and maintain the next generation of our mobile applications.
- Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
- Deep understanding of and belief in Test Driven Development.
- Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability. Set up and maintenance of the technical infrastructure.
- 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.
- Work within the frameworks of agile (SCRUM) methodologies.
Skills
Key competencies and work ethicSolid understanding of the full mobile development life cycleKnowledge of functional and object-oriented programmingRock solid at working with third-party dependencies and debugging dependency conflictsFamiliarity with native build tools, like XCode, Gradle, Android StudioAbility to write native code for specific platformsExperience with offline storage, threading and performance tuning.Understanding of REST APIs, the document request model, and offline storageExperience with automated testing suites, like Jest or MochaFamiliarity with CI / CD, git workflows and ways of workingQualifications and Experience
Matric with extensive, relevant and demonstrable job-related experience in mobile application development - (essential)Degree in Information Systems / B.Sc. Computer Science / B.Eng. (or similar) - (preferred)5-8 years' experience in general software development.3-5 years' experience in a senior developer role with specific exposure to mentoring and coaching a team of developers - (essential).Exposure to and an understanding of corporate, retail, customer interfacing environment in a similar role (non-sector specific) - (essential).Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Retail
Location and Salary
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Salary : ZAR700,000.00 - ZAR875,000.00
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