Staff Software Engineer, Frontend - OLM Business Solutions

Overview

The Staff Software Engineer, Frontend (React Native) plays a crucial role in our organization, contributing to the development and maintenance of our mobile applications using React Native. They will work closely with the product management and design teams to create intuitive user interfaces and provide technical leadership in frontend development.

About our client:

Gather is building a product that enables you to gather up all of your digital context – your Twitter likes, calendar entries, Kindle highlights etc. – with the click of a button. Within 60 seconds, you can talk to Gather’s bot, who knows your past, your present, and even bits of your future..

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of mobile applications using React Native

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features

Optimize components for maximum performance across a vast array of mobile devices

Architect and develop high-quality code with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability

Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers and ensure best practices are followed

Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in frontend development

Drive continuous improvement and innovation in mobile development processes and tools

Develop and maintain technical documentation related to mobile application development

Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives

Collaborate with backend engineers to design and integrate APIs

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

5+ years of experience in frontend development with expertise in React Native

Proven track record of shipping high-quality mobile applications to the App Store and/or Google Play

Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and debugging

Experience with state management solutions such as Redux or MobX

Solid understanding of mobile UI/UX design principles and best practices

Experience with performance and memory tuning tools for mobile applications

Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile teams

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams

Experience with version control systems such as Git

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities

Experience with automated testing and continuous integration tools is a plus

Experience with native mobile development (iOS/Android) is a plus

Proven leadership and mentorship skills