Lead Engineer - React Native

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Job Description: Senior React Native Developer (6 to 8 Years Experience) Position Title Senior React Native Developer Experience Required 6 to 8 Years Location Pune/Bengaluru (Onsite) Job Summary We are looking for a highly motivated Senior React Native Developer with 4-6 years of experience in mobile application development. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in building scalable, high-performance cross-platform mobile applications using React Native for Android and iOS platforms. The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining mobile applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver an exceptional user experience. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain mobile applications using React Native. • Build reusable, modular, and scalable components following industry best practices. • Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, Backend Engineers, and QA teams to deliver high-quality features. • Integrate RESTful APIs and third-party SDKs. • Optimize application performance, responsiveness, and reliability across Android and iOS devices. • Troubleshoot and resolve application defects, crashes, and performance bottlenecks. • Implement security and data protection best practices in mobile applications. • Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical decision-making. • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. • Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers. • Create and maintain unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end automation tests. • Manage application deployment processes for Google Play Store and Apple App Store. • Stay updated with emerging mobile technologies, React Native updates, and industry trends. Technical Skills Required Skills & Qualifications • 4-6 years of experience in software development with at least 3+ years of hands-on experience in React Native. • Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript. • Experience with React Hooks, Context API, Redux, Redux Toolkit. • Strong understanding of mobile application architecture and design patterns. • Experience integrating REST APIs and handling JSON data. • Knowledge of Android and iOS platform-specific implementations. • Experience with Git, Bitbucket and modern version control workflows. • Familiarity with React Navigation and deep linking. • Experience with mobile analytics and crash reporting tools such as Firebase Analytics, Crashlytics, MoEngage, AppsFlyer, or Dynatrace. • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bitrise, Azure DevOps, or similar tools. • Experience with unit testing frameworks such as Jest and React Native Testing Library. • Familiarity with E2E testing tools like Detox or Appium. Mobile Development Knowledge • Strong understanding of application lifecycle, state management, and memory optimization. • Experience with native Android (Java/Kotlin) and iOS (Swift/Objective-C) integrations. • Knowledge of push notifications, deep links, and app permissions. • Understanding of mobile security best practices and app store deployment processes. • Experience with offline storage solutions such as AsyncStorage, MMKV, or SQLite. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with React Native New Architecture (Fabric & TurboModules). • Experience with CodePush or OTA update mechanisms. • Familiarity with Firebase services and cloud integrations. • Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments. • Knowledge of accessibility standards and responsive/mobile-first design principles. • Experience in large-scale consumer-facing mobile applications. Soft Skills • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives. • Strong collaboration and mentoring mindset. • Ownership-driven approach with a focus on quality and timely delivery. Education • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. • Equivalent practical experience will also be considered. What We Offer • Opportunity to work on large-scale mobile applications. • Exposure to modern technologies and architecture patterns. • Collaborative and innovation-driven work culture. • Professional growth and leadership opportunities. • Competitive compensation and benefits package.