React Native - iOS Lead - TX

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced React Native iOS Lead to join our dynamic mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mobile development, specifically with React Native and iOS platforms. As a React Native iOS Lead, you will be responsible for leading the development of our iOS applications, ensuring the highest quality standards, and driving the technical direction of the team. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other developers to deliver innovative and high-performing mobile solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead and mentor a team of React Native developers, providing guidance and support to foster their professional growth.
• Conduct regular code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to best practices.
• Facilitate team meetings, stand-ups, and retrospective sessions to promote effective communication and collaboration.

Technical Expertise:

• Design and develop high-quality iOS applications using React Native framework.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, providing effective solutions to technical challenges.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to incorporate them into the development process.

Project Management:

• Collaborate with product managers and designers to define project requirements and timelines.
• Manage the development lifecycle from concept to release, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Oversee the deployment process to the Apple App Store, ensuring compliance with Apple's guidelines and standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with backend developers to integrate APIs and services.
• Coordinate with QA teams to ensure comprehensive testing and quality assurance.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and related frameworks/libraries.
• Strong understanding of iOS development tools and ecosystem (Xcode, Swift, Objective-C).
• Experience with state management libraries such as Redux or MobX.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and third-party libraries.
• Building a full stack project, a React Native application
• Set and enforce high code standards for all our React Native applications.
• Be involved in feature requirements discussions.
• Build pixel-perfect, buttery smooth UIs across both mobile platforms.
• Leverage native APIs for deep integration 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.
• Maintain code and write automated tests to ensure the product is of the highest quality.
• Well-versed with the publishing process on AppStore and Play Store

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership and drive projects to completion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with native iOS development.
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and continuous integration practices.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Contributions to open-source projects.
• 5+ Years of Experience
• Built React Native applications from scratch.
• Be familiar with both iOS & Android design patterns.
• Should have very good communication skills (Verbal and Written)
• Experience in JavaScript and TypeScript or ClojureScript language and its nuances, including ES6+ syntax, JSx & StyleSheet.
• Knowledge of functional or object-oriented programming
• Should have exposure for API integration, worked with NodeJs exposure to build and deploy (CI/CD) pipelines etc