React Native Staff Software Engineer

Our global EdTech client is seeking a React Native Staff Software Engineer to join their team.

The Staff Software Engineer will work 100% remotely from anywhere in the UK.

MFK Recruitment has previously recruited 3 Software Engineers to this company in the past 18 months, all 3 individuals are still with the company and really enjoying their roles!

React Native Staff Software Engineer - Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the complete lifecycle of the mobile application, utilizing React Native for both iOS and Android platforms.
• Interpret product requirements and collaborate closely with designers and product managers to translate concepts into technical specifications and successful implementations.
• Act as a mentor, empowering junior engineers by leading through code reviews, sharing best practices, and fostering their growth.
• Play an active part in architectural deliberations, injecting innovative insights, and influencing technical directions that elevate the mobile app.
• Fine-tune application performance, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and guarantee responsiveness across diverse devices and screen sizes.
• Champion unit and integration testing to ensure robustness, maintainability, and code quality.
• Remain attuned to industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, consistently refining the mobile development process.
• Work collaboratively with backend engineers to architect seamless API integrations, preserving the app’s seamless functionality.
• Embrace agile methodologies, contribute to sprint planning, and adhere to timelines for delivering top-notch outcomes.

React Native Staff Software Engineer - Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated track record 5 years of creating and deploying mobile apps using React Native, primarily for iOS and Android.
• Strong knowledge with architecture and implementation of native Android or/and iOS apps, experience with full mobile development life cycle.
• Profound expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, and related frameworks and libraries.
• Sound grasp of mobile UI/UX design principles and adherence to best practices.
• Familiarity with Git for version control and experience working in agile development environments.
• Adept problem solver with a history of delivering quality code and solutions.
• Effective communicator who collaborates seamlessly within cross-functional teams.
• Prior experience in guiding junior engineers and providing technical leadership is advantageous.

React Native Staff Software Engineer - Benefits:

• Opportunity to help direct the front-end development technical strategy, through implementing ideas and best practices
• Training opportunities with our chosen providers
• Time available during working hours to learn and develop
• A friendly environment where your thoughts and ideas will be welcomed
• Company pension;
• Company laptop and peripherals;
• An international environment with experience coworkers who help you move on;
• A lot of room for personal development and for taking your own initiatives to be as successful as possible in this role;
• Remote working environment with the option of attendance in our cozy office in the lively knowledge quarter area of Liverpool;
• The opportunity for flexible working