React Native Developer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Android Developer with over 5 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Android development, strong problem-solving skills, and a track record of delivering high-quality mobile applications. You will lead development efforts, mentor junior developers, and work closely with cross-functional teams to build and maintain exceptional Android applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Android applications.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define and implement application features.
• Lead code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to improve application performance.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our applications remain competitive.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, following best practices and coding standards.
• Contribute to the architecture and design of new features and improvements.
• Work with APIs and integrate third-party libraries and services.
• Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Over 5 years of experience in Android development, with a strong portfolio of released applications on the Google Play Store.
• Proficiency in Java and Kotlin, with a deep understanding of Android SDK and Android Studio.
• Experience with modern architectural patterns (e.g., MVVM, MVP) and libraries (e.g., Retrofit, Dagger, Room).
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and third-party libraries and APIs.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Knowledge of continuous integration and deployment processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Flutter or other cross-platform frameworks.
• Knowledge of Android Jetpack components and libraries.
• Familiarity with mobile application security best practices.
• Experience with cloud services and backend integration.
• Contributions to open-source projects or involvement in the Android developer community.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Professional development opportunities and career growth.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Design and build application for iOS platforms
• Writing well designed, testable, efficient code by using the best software development practices
• Responsible for working on iOS frameworks, Xcode, Swift, Rxswift, Xcode SDK Platform tools
• Responsible to work on bug fixing and improving application performance
• Create and maintain software documentation
• Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of overall development experience.
• Very good understanding of core Javascript concepts.
• 3 years of React Native experience for iOS and/or Android.
• Extensive knowledge about mobile app development.
• This includes the whole process from the first line of code to publishing in the store(s).
• Some understanding of the build process involved with iOS and Android.
• Comfortable with basic design concepts and flex ui.
• Great attention to code quality & coding standards.
• Good grasp of architectural principles and patterns.
• Proficiency in Javascript/Typescript.
• Very good communication skills in English.

Build pixel-perfect, buttery 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.
Reach out to the open-source community to encourage and help implement mission-critical software fixes - React Native moves fast and often breaks things.
Maintain code and write automated tests to ensure the product is of the highest quality.

• Proven software development experience and Android skills development
• Proven working experience in Android app development and
• Have published at least one original Android app
• Experience with Android SDK
• Experience working with remote data via REST and JSON
• Experience with third-party libraries and APIs
• Working knowledge of the general mobile landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies
• Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle

Job Description Responsibilities:

• Design and build mobile applications using React Native

• Build native component for iOS (Native experience would be plus) or Android

• Collaborate closely with the Team lead to understanding the requirement and implementation details.

• integration with third-party APIs.

Required Skills:

• 2yrs experience in React-Native based app development is a must.

• Must have published at least 1 major React-Native app

• Knows how to embed React-Native in a native(iOS/Android) component and vice versa

• Strong focus on app performance.

About Tickled Media:

Tickled Media is a technology company that makes great products for parents in Asia. We publish theAsianparent and Africaparent; Asia's and Africa's largest website and app for parents. Every month we affect the lives of 20 million mothers living in these regions. We have offices across Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, India, Malaysia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Africa. Additionally, you will get the opportunity to travel to these markets or work with colleagues from these countries. Tickled Media has also raised series C investments from some of Asia's largest venture capital firms.

• Relevant experience in building a mobile application using React Native.
• Your primary focus will be on developing user interface components for mobile and implementing them following well-known React workflows. (such as Flux or Redux)
• You will ensure that these components and the overall application are robust and easy to maintain. 
• You will be coordinating with the rest of the team working on different layers of the infrastructure. 
• Should have published at least 2 live hybrid mobile applications. 
• Good understanding of Android / iOS / Web design guidelines, SDK and excellent JavaScript skills. 
• Expertise in RESTful APIs development. 
• Expertise with code testing best practices, including unit and integration testing to ensure a quality of code. 
• Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git, TFS and Agile/SCRUM Development methodologies