
Software Engineer, React Native.
Intro:
Empala is an exciting new fintech launching in Singapore. Empala aims to help workers in the SEA region get access to their pay & helping them save for unexpected expenses.
Job Description:
As fullstack developer at Empala you will be building and shaping our product. Our current offerings are centered around a React Native app (iOS & Android) with a serverless backend.
Empala is a flat and young organization, meaning every hand has a lasting impact on our product and our culture. You will report directly to the CTO and will in general be working closely with the founders. The job is of course mostly focused on building and maintaining our products, but in a small team you will have to wear a lot of hats, you could get involved in sales, marketing or anything in between, ideally you will see this as a positive thing and a chance to learn more about our users/customers/new areas of work.
Benefits:
At Empala we offer a competitive package that will be a mix of salary and employee stock options. We pay ourselves on demand meaning you can get paid for the work you have done when you wish it, be it daily, weekly, monthly or a combination of above.
Requirements:
The following requirements are a guideline, if you are missing some points but you are confident that you can master them in a reasonable amount of time there might still be a place for you at Empala.
Preferred
- React Native
- Backend tools and frameworks (express or any other, non JS is OK as well)
- Cloud providers, AWS preferred
- Git
Other requirements
- Fluent in english
- Proactive approach to problem solving
- A hunger to get stuff done
Nice to have:
- Experience with Redux, GraphQL, Typescript, AWS Amplify
- Experience with SCRUM and/or TDD

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Your Key Responsibilities
You'll be taking full ownership of end-to-end app development along with
maintaining our accounts on Play Stores and App Store.
Defining the architecture for the App and maintaining it with industry standards.
Improving app performance along with an amazing customer experience.
Working closely with the product team to create a useful application for the
customers.
Prototyping new features and exploring technological solutions to deliver an
amazing experience.
Leverage native APIs for deep integrations.
Maintain code and write automated tests to ensure the product is of the highest
quality.
Recommended skills
3+ years of experience of working with React Native.
Experience with Native Android/IOS native is a plus.
Expertise in Live streaming from mobile app is a plus.
Experience with automated testing suites.
Knowledge about Offline Storage, REST APIs, and document request model.
Experience of working on products similar to Instagram, Moz, Hotstar, Mxtaka,
Roposo, Leherapp, Dailyhunt, etc is an advantage.



We are seeking a talented and experienced Engineering Lead to join our Team. As the Engineering Lead, you will play a crucial role in driving the technical direction of our mobile app development, focusing on iOS and ReactJS technologies. You will lead a small team of software engineers and work closely with the product and design teams to deliver innovative and high-quality mobile applications. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technologist with a passion for startups, possesses strong leadership skills, and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of software engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and support throughout the software development lifecycle
- Set clear objectives and performance expectations for the team members, and regularly assess and review their performance
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and define the technical roadmap for mobile app development projects.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to the team, assisting with architectural decisions, code reviews, and problem-solving.
- Ensure the timely delivery of high-quality mobile applications by managing resources, setting realistic project timelines, and resolving any obstacles or bottlenecks.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and advancements in mobile app development, iOS, and ReactJS technologies, and identify opportunities to leverage new tools and frameworks.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team, encouraging knowledge sharing, adopting best practices, and promoting a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as QA, DevOps, and UX/UI, to ensure seamless integration and deployment of mobile applications.
- Act as a point of contact for technical discussions, representing the team in meetings with stakeholders and upper management.
- Identify and address any technical or performance-related issues, working closely with the team to resolve them and ensure the stability and scalability of the mobile applications.

Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a team of developers and designers to create a web application run on multiple platforms
- Create reusable, effective, and scalable JavaScript code
- Design the data and presentation layer of the web application’s front-end
- Use additional JavaScript libraries such as Redux to manage the web application’s state, derive computed data from the state of the system, and make asynchronous API calls
Skills and Qualifications
- English language proficiency
- 2+ years of professional experience in Native React
- Highly proficient in rendering components with Native APIs
- Highly proficient in JavaScript, modern JavaScript, HTML,
- Highly proficient in one or more libraries (e.g. Redux, React Router, etc) for state managing and routing in addition to React.

- Minimum 2 years of experience. Individuals with a higher degree of expertise will be considered for senior opportunities
- Minimum Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineer or related fields
- Experience working with and presenting summaries of large datasets
- Experience working with JavaScript , Reactnative and frontend frameworks
- Experience on system designs and architecture.
- Working experience with large, complex Enterprise dashboards is a plus.
- Passionate about innovating, learning new skills and technology
- Comfortable working on frontend and backend tasks is a plus


- Experience in integrating with various SDKs like Swift
- Significant experience working with react native along with tools like Flux, Flow, Redux, etc.
- In-depth knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, HTML, functional programming, and front-end languages
- Strong knowledge of React fundamentals such as Virtual DOM, component lifecycle, and component state
- A complete understanding of the full mobile app development lifecycle right from prototyping
- Knowledge of type checking, unit testing, typescript, prop types, and code debugging
- Experience working with REST APIs, document request models, offline storage, and third-party libraries
- Strong understanding of web technologies like JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
- Knowledge of user interface design and responsive designs
- Well-versed in a variety of React Native software and technologies such as Jest, Enzyme, ESLint, and so on
- Understanding of React Native best principles and design aesthetics
- A positive mindset and continuous-learning attitude
- A collaborative approach to building apps and solving complex problems
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Client-focused approach to create user-centric designs
- Good interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Ability to write clean, well-documented code that follows good coding practices
- Good in Agile development process.
- Excellent English verbal and communication skills.
- Should be able to handle the customer individually as needed
- Support the customer as and when required



Basic Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelor's degree in software engineering, information systems, computer science, or related field preferred
- 4 or More Years of technical experience in product design and support
- Hands-on experience in the following areas: React Native, Android, iOS, HTML5, JavaScript, Single Sign On, SAML, Web Services,
- .NET, SQL Server, IIS, PowerShell, Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning,
- Mobile and PC Application Development, Cloud Computing.


React Native Developers
- l React Native
- l Redux and State Management
- l Experience with OIDC/OAUTH2
- l Git and Git Flow Processes
- l JavaScript (ES6 and ES.next)
- l Unit Testing (Jest, Jasmine or similar frameworks)
- l Server Side Programming (NodeJS, Express)
- l OpenAPI Spec



React Native Developer
- Experience in React-native, IOS Development (with Swift).
- Experience in IOS SWIFT Framework
- Proven experience in React Native components in native iOS and Android
- Good understanding of Android / iOS / Web design guidelines, SDK and excellent JavaScript skills.
- Knowledge of React and the Java script ecosystem
- Exposure to other hybrid mobile platforms like IONIC,Sencha, HTML5, PhoneGap, jQuery Mobile etc.
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs development.
- Expertise with code testing best practices, including unit and integration testing to ensure quality of code.
- Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git, SVN, Github.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Skills & Knowledge: IOS Development (Swift), React Native

Must have hands-on experience on React Native Node JS and React JS



