React Native Developer

Avegen is a digital healthcare company empowering individuals to take control of their health and supporting healthcare professionals in delivering life-changing care. Avegen’s core product, HealthMachine®, is a cloud-hosted, next-generation digital healthcare engine for pioneers in digital healthcare, including healthcare providers and pharmaceutical companies, to deploy high-quality robust digital care solutions efficiently and effectively. We are ISO27001, ISO13485, and Cyber Essentials certified; and compliant with the NHS Data Protection Toolkit and GDPR.

Job Summary:

Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for developing, designing, and maintaining the core framework of mobile applications for our platform. This includes tasks such as creating and implementing new features, troubleshooting and debugging any issues, optimizing the performance of the app, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and staying current with the latest advancements in React Native and mobile app development. We are looking for exceptional candidates who have an in-depth understanding of React, JavaScript, and TypeScript, can create pixel-perfect UI, and are obsessed with creating the best experiences for end users.

Your responsibilities include:

1. Architect and build performant mobile applications on both iOS and Android platforms using React Native.
2. Work with managers to provide technical consultation and assist in defining the scope and sizing of work.
3. Maintain compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, ISO 13485, and Cyber Essentials that Avegen adheres to.
4. Lead configuration of our platform HealthMachine™ in line with functional specifications and development of platform modules with a focus on quality and performance.
5. Write well-documented, clean Javascript/TypeScript code to build reusable components in the platform.
6. Maintain code, write automated tests, and assist DevOps in CI/CD to ensure the product is of the highest quality.
7. Lead by example in best practices for software design and quality. You will stay current with tools and technologies to seek out the best needed for the job.
8. Train team members on software design principles and emerging technologies by taking regular engineering workshops.

Requirements:

1. Hands-on experience working in a product company developing consumer-facing mobile apps that are deployed and currently in use in production. He/she must have at least 3 mobile apps live in the Apple App Store/Google Play Store.
2. Proven ability to mentor junior engineers to realize a delivery goal.
3. Solid attention to detail, problem-solving, and analytical skills & excellent troubleshooting skills.
4. In-depth understanding of React and its ecosystem with the latest features.
5. Experience in writing modular, reusable custom JavaScript/TypeScript modules that scale well for high-volume applications.
6. Strong familiarity with native development tools such as Xcode and Android Studio.
7. A positive, “can do” attitude who isn’t afraid to lead the complex React Native implementations.
8. Experience in building mobile apps with intensive server communication (REST APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets, etc.).
9. Self-starter, able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple priorities.
10. Excellent command of version control systems like Git.
11. Working in Agile/SCRUM methodology, understanding of the application life cycle, and experience working on project management tools like Atlassian JIRA.
12. Good command of the Unix operating system and understanding of cloud computing platforms like AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.
13. Hands-on experience in database technologies including RDBMS and NoSQL and a firm grasp of data models and ER diagrams.
14. Open source contributions and experience developing your own React Native wrappers for native functionality is a plus.

Qualification:

BE/BTech/MS in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality, reusable, and efficient frontend components using React.js.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers and backend developers to translate design concepts into functional interfaces.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the overall frontend design and development strategy.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability, ensuring exceptional performance across various devices and browsers.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, troubleshooting and debugging frontend-related issues as they arise.
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies, and recommend their incorporation into projects when applicable.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development.
• Collaborate with the QA team to ensure the delivery of high-quality software through rigorous testing and code reviews.
• Contribute to the documentation of frontend architecture, coding standards, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience as a React Developer.
• Strong proficiency in React.js and its core principles, with a solid understanding of state management (e.g., Redux) and component lifecycle.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3, Bootstrap, JQuery with an eye for design and user experience.
• Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Job description

The primary role of this position is to receive final product design from Figma and then create pixel perfect UI in React Native (iOS, Android & Web App). It is of highest priority that communication is clear and transparent. The successful candidate must have the ability to self-manage each task not requiring a large amount of detailed explanation to complete.

Responsibilities

• Build pixel-perfect, buttery smooth UIs across both mobile platforms and Web App.
• Leverage native APIs for deep integrations with both platforms and Web App.
• Maintain code and write automated tests to ensure the product is of the highest quality.

Skills

• Firm grasp of the JavaScript (and TypeScript) language and its nuances, including ES6+ syntax
• Knowledge of (functional or object-oriented) programming
• Ability to write well-documented, clean JavaScript code
• Fluent at working with third-party dependencies and debugging dependency conflicts
• Rock solid at working with third-party dependencies and debugging dependency conflicts
• Familiarity with native build tools, like XCode, Gradle (Android Studio, IntelliJ)
• Understanding of REST APIs, the document request model, and offline storage
• GraphQL
• BitRise, GutHub, BitBucket

Advantageous attributes 

Understanding of AWS environment, Node.js, and Microservices

About Hop:

We are a London, UK based FinTech startup with a subsidiary in India. Hop is working towards building the next generation digital banking platform for seamless and economical currency exchange, with technology at the crux of it. In a technology driven era, many financial services platforms still lack the customer experience and are cumbersome to use. Hop aims at building a ‘state of the art’ tech-centric, customer focused solution.

moneyHOP is India’s first cross-border neo-bank providing millennials the ability to ‘Send’ & ‘Spend’ conveniently and economically across the globe using HOPRemit (An online remittance portal) and HOP app + Card (A multi-currency bank account).

This position is a crucially important position in the firm and the person hired will have the liberty to drive the product and provide direction in line with business needs.

About Individual

Looking for an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about technology and has worked with either a start-up or a blue-chip firm in the past.

The candidate needs to be a multi-tasker, highly self-motivated, self-starter and have the ability to work in a high stress environment. He/she should be tech savvy and willing to embrace new technology comfortably.

Ideally, the candidate should have experience working with the technology stack in the scalable and high growth mobile application software.

General Skills

• 3-4 years of experience in Frontend development.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• Exposure to Behaviour Driven Development and experience in programming and testing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Dependability
• Accountability and Ownership
• Right attitude and growth mindset
• Trust-worthiness
• Ability to embrace new technologies
• Ability to get work done
• Has good code reviewing skills for conformance.
• Has good software testing skills and good code writing skills.

Technical Skills

• Relevant work experience as a UI Developer. Proficient in JavaScript , ReactJS and/or Reactive Native, Angular , JQuery Experience with HTML, CSS, Knowledge of web services and related technologies (REST) Experience with Web Services and API integration
• Candidate should have a stronghold on HTML & CSS
• Can understand and troubleshoot REST APIs calls
• Database administration and management of a hosting environment such as AWS.
• Knowledge of SASS & LESS will be a plus as well
• Sound understanding of relational and non-relational DB systems such as MySQL, Postgres, MongoDB etc.
• Has experience dealing with JIRA (issue tracking tools), Confluence (knowledge management) tools.
• Experience with building and maintaining microservices.
• Experience with building and integrating the core system with external APIS.
• Good to have: Domain knowledge in the BFSI tech stack.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities 

1. Use JavaScript and cutting-edge JS frameworks to develop front end applications that follow industry-standard design patterns, development methodologies, and deployment models
2. Solve and articulate complex problems through application design, product development, and user experiences. 
3. Develop software used by people who are not software developers--ensure the exceptional software you create influences them to be exceptional professionals in their respective fields
4. Collaborate with other programmers and mentor junior engineers through the development process
5. Leverage the knowledge of your peers to better understand business trends, customer communities, and technology adoption patterns
6. Evolve your language skills in JavaScript by staying current with complementary programming languages, development methodologies, user interface design techniques, and database tools.

• Work with other developers to ensure that the website is functional and visually appealing.
• Liaise with the client to gauge their needs and expectations.
• Plan the layout of the website.
• Ensure that the website is optimized for various devices.
• Use analytics to test client enjoyment.
• Building reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Implementation of security and data protection.

Requirements:

• Experience should be at least 3 Years
• Should be good in UI
• Should be proficient in Typescript, React Native and React Js
• Proficiency in HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, and CSS.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of key design principles.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Would prefer to have someone from the gaming industry/poker industry or someone who is interested in the poker game development