React Native Engineer

About Us:

Flick.it is a dynamic and innovative sports tech startup passionate about leveraging technology to enhance player development in sports. Our AI-powered Biomechanics Analysis for Peak Athletic Performance empowers athletes and coaches with accessible data and cutting-edge technology, providing clear insights for athletes and their coaches.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Mobile Application Developer with some knowledge of Full Stack development to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mobile app development, along with proficiency in both frontend and backend technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Implement user interfaces and features based on wireframes and design specifications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code across the full software development lifecycle.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Maintain code quality, organisation, and automation. Troubleshoot and debug applications to resolve issues and optimise performance.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in mobile and full stack development.
• Work closely with product management and design teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.

Requirements:

• 1-5 years of experience with mobile application development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Mobile Application Developer with a strong portfolio of mobile applications.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Swift, Kotlin, JavaScript.
• Experience with mobile frameworks such as React Native, Flutter.
• Solid understanding of frontend technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript frameworks.
• Familiarity with backend technologies such as Node.js, Express.js, Django, or Flask.
• Experience with database systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Firebase.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and web services integration.
• Knowledge of handling video applications would be an advantage.
• Understanding of version control systems like Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Flexible work hours and remote work options.
• Health insurance and other benefits.

If you're passionate about sports and technology and ready to take on exciting challenges in the sports tech industry, we'd love to hear from you!

What will you do? (but not limited to)

• Design, develop, and maintain our mobile applications using either Flutter or React Native, ensuring high performance and responsiveness across both Android and iOS platforms.
• Collaborate closely with the product and development teams to design and develop innovative features that align with our mission and user needs.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code that adheres to industry best practices, and conduct code reviews to uphold high-quality code.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade the software to ensure optimal performance, security, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Lead and mentor junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and improvement.
• Drive architectural decisions and lead efforts to scale and improve our codebases.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand and address their needs, translating business requirements into technical solutions.

Who can apply?

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Mobile Application Developer with a proven track record in developing and deploying mobile applications for both Android and iOS platforms.
• Proficiency in React Native, with a deep understanding of cross-platform mobile development and app architecture.
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript (for React Native), and familiarity with native build tools, like XCode, Gradle, Android Studio, IntelliJ, and other IDEs.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with an ability to think algorithmically and a keen eye for debugging and optimizing code.
• Experience with app development languages such as Swift, Kotlin, or Objective-C and with utilizing RESTful APIs for backend integration.
• Proficient understanding and utilizing code versioning tools, such as Bitbucket.
• Experience in a startup environment and building products from scratch is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Strong project management skills, with experience in agile methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions based on a balance of data, experience, and judgment.

We're looking for an experienced and mature engineer (2-6 yrs experience), who wants to build incredible products while shaping the architecture, tools, and engineering culture of our company

Responsibilities:

• Architect and build our native Android application using Java or Kotlin.
• Set up our backend using either the MEAN (Mongo, Node) or Django stack.
• Collaborate with the design team on feasibility and design reviews.
• Set up DevOps processes - CI/CD and release management.
• Hire an additional backend engineer to scale the application based on requirements.

Requirements:

• You possess strong computer science fundamentals.
• You have native Android application development skills - with Java/Kotlin as a framework.
• You have strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices.
• You have built backends for mobile applications - using the MEAN or Django stack.
• You have some mobile app projects that are worthy of public view (Play Store, Github).
• You like discussing a plan upfront, welcome open collaboration and are an excellent verbal and written communicator.
• We’re a fast-paced environment so while we value robustness, we also hope for speed. You’ll hop from project to project and should be a self-starter.
• You are open to learning new stuff (important).
• You are humble, kind, and are open to feedback (important)

We are currently looking to hire a Software Developer to join our dynamic team. We noticed your profile and we believe your skills and expertise are a better match for this role.

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, React and React native. 
• Familiarity with native build tools, like XCode, Android Studio
• Good understanding of UI/UX, app preformation, memory optimisation, delivery feasibility, coding best practices, design principles.
• Understanding of mobile applications development (Deployment and release process, Building, architectures, design patterns, release etc.)
• Experience with React JS state management libraries such as Redux or Mobx
• Experience with ES6, typescript and common front-end development tools such as Babel, Webpack, NPM, Yarn etc.
• Knowledge of RDBMS/NoSQL databases. 

• B.Tech/BCA/MCA degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject