React Native Developer

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

-Firm grasp of the JavaScript language and its nuances, including ES6+ syntax  

-Build pixel-perfect, smooth UIs across both mobile platforms  

-Leverage native APIs for deep integrations with both platforms  

-Diagnose and fix bugs and performance bottlenecks for performance that feels native  

-Knowledge of functional and object-oriented programming 

-Strong knowledge and experience in either iOS or Android native application development  

-Familiarity with native build tools, like XCode, Android Studio  

Are you a driven React Native Full Stack Mobile Developer looking for your next challenge?

We area a growing global technology partner is looking for a skilled React Native Full Stack Mobile Developer to join their Technology and Development team.

If you're eager to showcase your expertise and collaborate with a talented group of engineers, this role is perfect for you!

We stand at the forefront of technology innovation, catering cutting-edge solutions to clients spanning diverse sectors. With a strategic emphasis on finance, banking, and corporate verticals, they're known for their excellence in delivery. We are seeking a senior developer to join their global projects team.

About the position.

The Senior React Native Full Stack Mobile Developer candidate will have a strong background in building mobile applications and will be proficient in front-end (React Native) and back-end development.

In addition to technical expertise, the candidate should have experience in testing, browser testing, and thorough documentation practices.

As a senior member of the mobile development team, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining mobile applications that provide exceptional user experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mobile Application Development: Design, develop, and maintain mobile applications using React Native for iOS and Android platforms.
• Full Stack Development: Work on both the front-end and back-end components of mobile applications, including server-side development using Azure (or other Cloud Platforms) and MongoDB (or other relevant experience)
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, including unit testing, integration testing, and browser testing, to ensure the reliability and functionality of mobile applications.
• Cross-Browser Compatibility: Conduct cross-browser testing to ensure consistent functionality and appearance of web-based components.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including code comments, API documentation, and development guides.
• Code Review and Collaboration: Collaborate with team members to conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure code quality and consistency.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks in mobile applications and back-end services to optimize speed and responsiveness.
• Security and Data Protection: Implement security measures and best practices to protect user data and maintain compliance with data protection regulations.
• Scalability and Maintenance: Design systems and architectures that are scalable and maintainable as applications grow and evolve.
• Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams and effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven 3+ years experience as a Mobile Developer with expertise in React Native for mobile application development both with iOS and Android platforms.
• Full stack development experience, including back-end development using Azure and MongoDB.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Strong testing skills, including unit testing, integration testing, and browser testing.
• Extensive experience in mobile application design and development.
• Solid understanding of cross-browser compatibility and responsive design principles.
• Thorough documentation practices and ability to create technical documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a distributed team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to security and data protection best practices.

We offer an exciting and professional environment with excellent career and growth opportunities. They provide their team members with a professional work environment with regular team outings. Their office is located in the heart of Salt Lake Sector V, Kolkata offering a terrific workspace that's both accessible and inspiring. Joining the team means becoming part of this vibrant and dynamic team where your skills will be valued, your creativity will be nurtured, and your contributions will make a difference. In this role, you can work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Onsite Office Location: Kolkata, India (Salt Lake, Sector V)

Must have
    - Experience with React and Redux or similar programming
    - Experience in Rest API integration
    - Passionate about the user experience

     - Android and IOS development
  - Other requirements
    - Good knowledge of Javascript functions and operators
    - Responsibility for major tasks and chores
    - Willing to resolve technical debt in the early step
    - Good understanding of sprint cycle in agile
    - Can communicate with developers and non-developers

What does the core role include?

• Designing and developing high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems and delivering high-availability and performance
• Designing stateless components in React Native
• Contributing in all phases of the development lifecycle
• Working with the developers to create and maintain a robust framework to support the apps
• Working with the developers to build the interface with a focus on usability features
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What else can you expect in the role?

• Prepare and produce releases of software components
• Optimizing performance for the apps
• Problem-solving skills, analytical mind, and positive attitude
• Ability to think from end users perspective and focused on improving the overall product experience.
• Deliver across the entire app life cycle concept, design, build, deploy, test, release to app stores and support
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What can fetch you brownie points?

• Hands on experience with React Native is required
• Hands-on experience in React Native APIs, ReactJS, Javascript, ECMAScript (OOJS) and JSX.
• Strong understanding of JavaScript ecosystem
• Hands on experience on Android in creating Hybrid / Native applications
• Demonstrable UI/UX experience on a large-scale app.
• Thorough understanding of React Native development tools like IDEs (Nuclide, Atom, Sublime Text, or Visual
• Good knowledge of JS frameworks like ReactJS is a plus.

Desired Skills and Experience

Hybrid Apps,React Native, Native iOS and Android Architecture understanding

Required Skills:

1. Strong hands-on knowledge of Ionic Framework, AngularJS, and Cordova plugins to build great mobile applications
2. The candidate will have an opportunity to grow his/her technical abilities by taking on challenging projects.
3. Very Good analytical, reasoning and logical skill.
4. Good hands-on exposure to JavaScript
5. In-depth understanding of HTML5, HTML4, CSS3 frameworks
6. Have very good debugging skills.
7. Understanding of responsive design principles
8. Able to create applications independently.

Must have skills:

HTMl5, CSS3, JavaScript, Angular JS

Ionic Framework (version 4 to 6)

Preferred Skills:

1. You have good interpersonal and communication skills and are adept at working with multiple projects to drive desired outcomes.
2. You are a creative problem solver with a can-do attitude 
3. Strong team player and Self-starter 
4. You pay strong attention to detail and deliver work that is of a high standard 
5. Interest towards Cricket desired 

• Architect, build & maintain beautiful, world-class, enterprise-grade mobile apps
• Build for multiple platforms (iOS, Android) using a single code base (ReactNative, Expo
  and CSS)
•  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop & ship new features
• Build and maintain tools and infrastructure to support the rapid development and testing of mobile apps

• Passionate about developing mobile apps for iOS and Android using JavaScript
• A mindset to do what it takes to not just get the job done but go above and beyond
• Quick learning mindset and a humble attitude
• Strong fundamentals in JavaScript, ES6, React, and CSS
• Good understanding and working knowledge of using REST APIs and handling errors
• Knowledge of functional programming.Understanding of how to build performant, decoupled, testable, maintainable code.
• Experience in writing native code for android and iOS to write bridges whenever required.
• Bonus: Entrepreneurial spirit and the mindset of challenging the status quo is a big plus
• Bonus: Experience with modern testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, react-testing-library).

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Software Development Engineer II (SDE2) to help deliver high visibility and impact features for the ChakraHQ Platform. ChakraHQ Platform is the world's first Omnichannel Process Automation Platform. Imagine AWS but for operations and business teams; built on cutting edge technology stacks, to solve problems for modern businesses.

Technology specialists at ChakraHQ are at the core of the company's decisions and vision. As an SDE2, you will contribute to the design and development of the core technology stack of the ChakraHQ Platform. Working closely with Engineering, Product Management, Sales and Customer Success you will take ownership to develop features, plugins and custom fixes that will materially impact customer’s and ChakraHQ’s business. You will also be responsible for maintaining a streamlined build and CI/CD system. You will help coordinate the incorporation of upstream features into the ChakraHQ Platform. 

Technologies you will work with: React-Native, Javascript, Android, iOS, PostgreSQL, Serverless, AWS, Google Cloud

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and maintain features, services, products that are part of ChakraHQ
• Own delivery of said features and services
• Own success of the products by tracking its lifecycle with customers
• Build systems that scale horizontally
• Implement clean and modern mobile interfaces that provide an excellent user experience. 
• Write automated tests to ensure code quality
• Work with customers to build a product roadmap
• Work with sales & marketing to sell your product to end-users
• Work as an integral part of an agile software development team to build features end-to-end
• Support those features in the ChakraHQ production environment by participating in an on-call rotation

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.
• 3+ years of experience working on teams to develop and deploy web or mobile applications
• Expertise with Javascript
• Knowledge of frameworks such as React-Native is a big plus
• Ability to write code compatible across browsers and other clients
• Good understanding of backend systems i.e. web services, APIs from a consumer perspective
• Proficiency with git and Github workflows
• Expertise with test-driven development and automated testing
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and fluent English
• Open to learn and work on new technologies

• Work as part of a small team to build React Native iOS, Android & Web (react-native-web) application for Torre Capital.
• Implement pixel perfect UI's that match designs.
• Implement clean, modern, smooth animations and transitions that provide an excellent user experience.
• Integrate third-party API's.
• Write unit and integration tests.
• Participate in sprint retrospectives and daily standups.
• Assist with building estimates.
• Work with tools including Jira, Slack, GitLab & Google Docs.
• Be part of a community of React Native developers who share knowledge and help each other as problems arise.
• Follow FullStack's detailed development process

• 1+ year of professional experience working with React Native.
• 2+ years of professional software development experience.
• Ability to take extreme ownership over your work. Every day is a challenge to ensure you are performing to the expectations you and your team have agreed upon, both in regards to estimates and to the general process.
• An understanding of React Native best practices and a commitment to following them.
• Ability to work through new and difficult React Native issues and contribute to libraries as needed.
• A positive mindset and can-do attitude.
• English Skills (ability to effectively communicate via written and spoken English).
• Ability to consistently work 40 hours per week.

Will be developing mobile and web applications using latest technology. Should be good in analysing requirements and translate into applications. Good in understanding application flows.

Tech Skills –

Mobile technology – Hybrid (Ionic / Cordova / capacitor / flutter), Native (Android / iOS) – Expert level – Should have completed 2-3 full sized complex projects with server component, use of cloud services, use of device native capabilities like camera, accelerometer etc.

HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Java script – Intermediate level - Good understanding of concepts and should be able to realize application screens based on the UI provided by designers.

MEAN (MongoDB, Express, Angular/React, Node.js) stack – Beginner level - Should have understanding of concepts, good with basics