Job Title: Senior React Native Tech Lead (8-12+ Years Experience)
Location: Austin, TX
Duration: Long Term
Client: Direct
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Tech Lead with 8 to 12+ years of expertise in building high-performance, cross-platform mobile applications for iOS and Android using React Native. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing and architecting high performing mobile app solutions and possess experience across domains such as Travel, E-Commerce, Fintech, Social Platforms, and Short-form Video or Streaming Technologies (an added advantage). Additionally, understanding of AI technologies and Cloud Services is an advantage.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
8 - 12 years of experience in software development, with a minimum of 5+ years in React Native mobile app development.
Strong experience in consuming RESTful APIs and working with backend services (JSON, REST, XML, Sockets) as well as integrating third-party SDKs and APIs.
Expertise in JavaScript (ES7/ES8), TypeScript, and modern front-end tooling.
In-depth understanding of iOS and Android mobile app architecture, design patterns, memory management, and debugging techniques.
Expertise in mobile app development, including building, deploying, and maintaining apps on the App Store and Google Play.
Exceptional understanding of React Native core concepts, such as Native Modules, Native Bridge, React-Redux, Redux-Saga, and performance optimizations.
Strong experience working with cloud services, AI technologies, and handling platform integrations through APIs and SDKs.
Experience with video streaming technologies, social platforms, chat platforms, and short-form video/reels is highly preferred.
Hands-on experience in developing mobile SDKs and making them available to external clients.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, leadership, and team-building skills.