Senior Android Developer

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Junior 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:

• 1+ years of experience in mobile application development.
• 1+ 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.

We are Seeking:

1. AWS Serverless, AWS CDK:

Proficiency in developing serverless applications using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, S3, and other relevant AWS services.

Experience with AWS CDK for defining and deploying cloud infrastructure.

Knowledge of serverless design patterns and best practices.

Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts.

Experience in CI/CD workflows with AWS CodePipeline and CodeBuild.

2. TypeScript, React/Angular:

Proficiency in TypeScript.

Experience in developing single-page applications (SPAs) using React.js or Angular.

Knowledge of state management libraries like Redux (for React) or RxJS (for Angular).

Understanding of component-based architecture and modern frontend development practices.

3. Node.js:

Strong proficiency in backend development using Node.js.

Understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture.

Familiarity with RESTful API development and integration.

4. MongoDB/NoSQL:

Experience with NoSQL databases and their use cases.

Familiarity with data modeling and indexing strategies in NoSQL databases.

Ability to integrate NoSQL databases into serverless architectures.

5. CI/CD:

Ability to troubleshoot and debug CI/CD pipelines.

Knowledge of automated testing practices and tools.

Understanding of deployment automation and release management processes.

Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Certification(Preferred-Added Advantage):AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer - Associate)

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Work on an intranet portal for excellent employee user experience and productivity using Java full stack tools (React/Angular + Java (Spring boot)
2. Support Web App built for employee IT Applications provisioning process.
3. Take static design components and develop solutions to elevate work into engaging digital experiences.
4. Collaborate with the team to build backend code and integrations as needed.
5. Develop user interfaces that are standards-compliant, cross-browser compatible, and performance-optimized.
6. Create and maintain a repository of common and reusable code.
7. Develop and maintain documentation for code.

Qualifications & Skills:

1. Hands on experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React (or Angular with willingness to explore React)
2. 6+ years of experience in Java full stack web app development
3. Familiarity with developing custom components as well as using component libraries such as MUI/Bootstrap/Ant Design
4. Comfortable navigating inside a UNIX/Linux environment
5. Ability to write REST APIs and consume with AJAX calls
6. Experience with Java/ Core Java

Perks and Benefits:

1. Attractive Bonus and Stock options for eligible positions
2. A whole suite of best in class leave bouquet: Paid Time Off , Maternity leave, Paternity leave, Sick leave, Casual Leaves, National Holidays  etc.
3. Medical insurance benefits of 5L covering parents (including COVID hospitalization)
4. Learning and Development - certification reimbursement (as applicable)
5. Host of benefits to curate your salary as per your need
6. Relocation benefits
7. World class office infrastructure with Gaming rooms, plush pantry and Break out areas. 

About YEXT:

The ultimate source for official answers about a business online should be the business itself. However, when consumers ask questions on company websites, too often they are left in the dark with wrong answers. Yext (NYSE: YEXT), the Search Experience Cloud, solves this problem by organizing a business's facts so it can provide official answers to consumer questions — wherever people search. Starting with the company website, then extending across search engines and voice assistants, businesses around the world, like Taco Bell, Marriott, and Jaguar Land Rover—as well as organizations like the U.S. State Department—trust Yext to radically improve the search experience on their websites and across the entire search ecosystem.

Yext is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, genetics, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or nonbinary or nonconformity and/or status as a trans individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, marital, parental and/or familial status, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.