Build and maintain cross-platform mobile apps using React Native. Convert UI/UX designs to responsive interfaces, create reusable components and design systems, integrate REST/GraphQL APIs, handle authentication and WebView integration, write unit and E2E tests, optimize performance, participate in code reviews, and support App Store and Play Store releases.
Job Title: Front-End Developer – React Native
Location: Onsite / Hybrid / Remote
Experience: 3–6 years (2–3 years in React Native)
Role Summary
The Front-End Developer (React Native) will be responsible for building high-quality, scalable mobile applications using React Native. This is a hands-on role focused on UI implementation, reusable components, performance optimization, and delivering a smooth user experience across iOS and Android platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain cross-platform mobile applications using React Native
- Convert UI/UX designs into responsive, pixel-perfect mobile interfaces
- Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code following best practices
- Build and maintain reusable UI components and design systems using Atomic Design principles
- Integrate mobile applications with REST / GraphQL APIs
- Integrate web pages using WebView and manage session and cookie storage
- Fix bugs and continuously improve application performance
- Write unit and component tests to ensure code quality
- Participate in code reviews and follow coding standards
- Collaborate with Design, Backend, QA, and Product teams
- Support application releases to the App Store and Play Store
Required Technical Skills
Core
- Strong experience with React Native
- Proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript
- Good understanding of React Hooks and component lifecycle
- Experience with Redux, Context API, or similar state management solutions
UI & Mobile
- Strong knowledge of mobile UI development for iOS and Android
- Styling using Flexbox, StyleSheet, or styled-components
- Navigation handling using React Navigation
- Understanding of mobile responsiveness and device compatibility
Integration
- REST / GraphQL API integration and data handling
- Authentication flows (JWT, OAuth – basic understanding)
- Working with JSON, async/await, and promise-based workflows
Testing & Tools
- Unit and component testing using Jest, React Native Testing Library (RNTL), and Storybook
- End-to-End (E2E) testing using Appium or Detox (basic to intermediate level)
- Debugging using React Native Debugger, Flipper, or similar tools
- Version control using Git
- Familiarity with CI/CD basics is a plus
- Version control with Git
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 50,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 175,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is not available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
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