Buzz - Senior Software Engineer - Android Platform

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Software Developer to join our growing team in Cybercity. The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver a fully functional application based on Figma designs. While API integration is not an immediate requirement, it will follow later in the development process. The chosen candidate will work with React and Redux for the frontend development and utilize dotnet 8 API backend. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Translate Figma designs into a fully functional and responsive web application.
2. Develop the frontend using React and implement state management with Redux.
3. Ensure the application meets design specifications, including UI/UX requirements.
4. Collaborate with the team to plan and execute the development process effectively.
5. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
6. Perform thorough testing and debugging to identify and resolve issues.
7. Document the codebase and provide clear code comments for future reference.
8. Work closely with the team to coordinate API integration when it becomes necessary.
9. Work closely with the DevOps and QA team to ensure the application deploys and runs as expected.
10. Stay updated with industry best practices and technologies in software development.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in developing web applications using React and Redux.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and ES6+.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality code.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.
• Effective communication skills.
• Familiarity with Figma or other design tools is a plus but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with Dotnet for API development is a plus but not mandatory.

To be the right fit you will need:

• Min 6+ years of experience in ReactNative (including React-Redux)
• Should have some experience on Responsive UI development.
• Should have some experience on Typescript.
• Should have some experience of Bluetooth connections via mobile app
• Good to have experience of Firebase API’s
• Good to have frontend and backend experience
• Should have good verbal communication, as developers will directly interact with Client on calls and chat.
• Good to have Agile/Scrum based project experience.
• Good to have JIRA and BitBucket experience

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior React Native Developer to join our team and take the lead on developing our cross-platform mobile application. You’ll play a critical role in building, launching, and scaling a high-performance mobile app that runs seamlessly on both iOS and Android platforms from a single codebase.

If you’re passionate about mobile technologies, have a strong command of React Native, and are excited about creating a high-quality product from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development of a cross-platform mobile application using React Native.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver high-quality user experiences.
• Build reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
• Optimize app performance for speed and scalability across devices and OS versions.
• Ensure the app complies with design standards and platform-specific guidelines (Apple App Store & Google Play).
• Set up CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployment (e.g., using Fastlane, EAS, or similar).
• Integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services.
• Handle app store submissions and updates.
• Mentor junior developers and enforce best practices in mobile development.

Requirements

Must-Have:

• 5+ years of experience in mobile application development.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with React Native.
• Strong understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, and React architecture.
• Deep knowledge of iOS and Android mobile app development lifecycle.
• Experience with mobile UI/UX best practices and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with native build tools (Xcode, Android Studio).
• Experience integrating REST APIs and handling network latency issues.
• Proficient with Git, GitHub/GitLab, and agile development practices.
• Experience with push notifications, in-app purchases, deep linking, and analytics SDKs.

Preferred:

• Experience with Expo or EAS for managed workflows.
• Familiarity with mobile CI/CD pipelines (Fastlane, Bitrise, etc.).
• Experience with native modules (Objective-C/Swift and Java/Kotlin) as needed.
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks (Jest, Detox).
• Published apps in both the App Store and Google Play.
• Prior experience in startups or high-growth environments.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead and build a product from the ground up.
• Work with a dynamic and talented team in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible working hours and remote-first culture.
• Competitive salary and equity options (if applicable).
• Learning and development budget.

Experience: 1+ Years

Roles & Responsibilities:

Design and develop cross-platform mobile applications using React Native, ensuring high performance, responsiveness, and code quality.

Collaborate with UI/UX designers and backend developers to implement intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces.

Contribute to the technical design and architecture of mobile applications, ensuring scalability, modularity, and maintainability.

Evaluate and select appropriate libraries, frameworks, and tools to enhance the development process and application performance.

Implement new features and functionality in mobile applications based on project requirements and specifications.

Write clean and efficient code, conduct thorough testing, and ensure proper documentation of the implemented features.

Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and backend developers, to ensure smooth project execution and timely delivery.

Identify and resolve bugs, performance issues, and other technical problems in mobile applications. Conduct debugging, testing, and optimization to ensure the stability and reliability of the applications.

Optimize the performance of mobile applications by identifying and addressing bottlenecks, reducing loading times, and improving memory usage.

Conduct profiling and performance testing to enhance the overall user experience.

Write unit tests and conduct thorough testing to ensure the quality, functionality, and compatibility of mobile applications across different devices and platforms.

Collaborate with quality assurance engineers to identify and resolve any defects or issues.

Stay updated with the latest trends, best practices, and advancements in mobile app development, particularly in the React Native ecosystem.

Continuously enhance your skills and knowledge to contribute to the improvement of the team's development processes and standards.

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Software Engineer, with a minimum of 1+years, specifically in mobile app development using React Native.

Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and React Native framework.

Familiarity with native mobile development (iOS and Android) and related tools.

Experience with mobile app testing frameworks, such as Jest or Detox.

Understanding of RESTful APIs and integration of mobile apps with backend services.

Knowledge of mobile app performance optimization techniques and tools.

Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies and practices.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualification:

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

JOB SUMMARY

Take part to the development and the maintenance of the FM SAAS Platform.

·    Write technical designs (conception, architecture, data model)

·    Maintain/enhance CI/CD processes ( Basic Knowledge is mandatory)

·    Develop and maintain the platform

·    Support UI developers

·    Identify and resolve incidents

·    Representing FM in global UI architecture meetings

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Customers

Delight our customers by:

·      Delivering high quality, bug free software

·      Respecting customer commitments

·      Respecting UX designs

·      Assisting operations (incl. support, delivery and pre-sales) with subject matter expertise when needed

·      Providing expected effort to solve customer issues

• Understanding fully the FM Strategy

Teamwork

Work together by:

·      Providing a transparent reporting to both the scrum team and the UI team

·      Helping other team members to achieve their commitments

·      Sharing knowledge

·      Driving other UI developers

• Working closely with his/her scrum team
• Working closely with the FM UI team
• Working closely with QA
• Working closely with SRE
• Working closely with the global UI team
• Working closely with the UX team

Innovate

Innovating by:

·      Keeping in touch with latest technologies

·      Sharing (business/technical) ideas with the team and the management

·      Proposing new development tools

·      Proposing enhancement to our CI/CD processes

Improve (KPI’s)

Constantly improving by:

·      Being proactive and autonomous

·      Actively participating to retrospective

·      Communicating with other BT UI teams

·      Helping others

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Required Skills

·      IT Master’s Degree or equivalent such as Engineering school

·      Strong/proven knowledge of Javascript development language

·      Strong/proven knowledge of React and its usual ecosystem

·      Basic knowledge of Docker

·      Strong analytical and algorithmic skills

·      Strong communication skills

·      Autonomy

·      Adaptability

·      Team working skills

·      Ability to propose and discuss API contract with backend tech leads

·      Heightened sense of client service

·      Quality and documentation

·      Sense of responsibility

·      Strong attention to detail

Good to have Skills

·      Rigorous, methodical and organized

·      Ability to work both independently and within a team

·      Knowledge about Single spa

·      Knowledge about Kubernetes

·      Knowledge about GitLab

·      Knowledge about ArgoCD

·      Knowledge of SWIFT banking environment would be an advantage

·      Knowledge of Open Banking would be an advantage

·      Mastery in software engineering tools

• - Contribute to a full development life cycle, including: requirements analysis, functional design, technical design, programming, testing, documentation, implementation, and on-going technical support.
• - Work closely with the existing team to learn the current application architecture, design and understand its functionalities and complexities.
• - Bridge the gap between graphic design and backend technical implementation
• - Build modular, responsive templates using modern CSS techniques
• - Translate UI/UX design wireframes to actual code
• Testing cross-browser, cross-platform, and/or cross-device compatibility for inconsistencies.

• - 2+ years of industry experience as a Front End Developer Engineer
• - Degree in Computer Science or related field
• - Experience with developing web and mobile applications
• - Extensive knowledge HTML5 / CSS3 / JavaScript / jQuery / Bootstrap / ReactJS, AngularJS
• - Strong experience in JSON/XML and REST/SOAP based Web Service based integration.
• - Experience (mandatory) with working Web Framework versions with exposure to creating components and handling AJAX calls.
• - Good to have knowledge in JIRA, GIT.
• - Strong knowledge of Client-Server Architecture.
• - Basic Proficiency with Python or relevant back-end scripting language
• - Ability to think critically and creatively in a dynamic environment, while picking up new tools and domain knowledge along the way

• - A positive attitude, and a growth mindset
• - Great attention to details

• - Experience with API testing software (e.g. Postman)
• - Good Humor

We are looking for a JavaScript developer who is proficient with React.js . Your primary focus will be on developing user interface components and implementing them following well-known React.js workflows (such as Flux or Redux). You will ensure that these components and the overall application are robust and easy to maintain. You will coordinate with the rest of the team working on different layers of the infrastructure. Therefore, a commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and quality product is important.

Requirements:

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model.
• Thorough understanding of React.js and its core principles.
• Experience with popular React.js workflows (such as Flux or Redux).
• Familiarity with newer specifications of EcmaScript.
• Experience with data structure libraries (e. g., Immutable.js ).
• Knowledge of isomorphic React is a plus.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token.
• Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools.
• Experience with common front-end development tools such as Babel, Webpack, NPM, etc.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements.
• A knack for benchmarking and optimization.
• Familiarity with code versioning tools (such as Git, SVN, and Mercurial).