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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Experience : 3+ Years
Location : Gurgaon
Working Days : 6 Days (Monday to Saturday)
Job Summary :
We are looking for a skilled React Native Developer with experience in converting Figma designs into high-performance mobile applications.
The ideal candidate should have some exposure to Blockchain/Web3 technologies and be capable of converting mobile applications into SDKs.
Key Responsibilities :
✅ Develop and maintain React Native applications.
✅ Convert Figma designs into pixel-perfect UI.
✅ Optimize app performance and ensure smooth user experience.
✅ Work with Blockchain/Web3 integrations (preferred).
✅ Convert mobile applications into SDKs for seamless integration.
✅ Collaborate with designers, backend developers, and blockchain engineers.
Technical Skills :
🔹 Strong proficiency in React Native, JavaScript, TypeScript.
🔹 Experience with Redux, Context API, Hooks.
🔹 Familiarity with Blockchain/Web3 (Ethereum, Solidity, Wallet integrations).
🔹 Understanding of mobile SDK development.
🔹 Knowledge of REST APIs, GraphQL, and third-party integrations.
- You have a minimum of 6 years of experience building high-performance consumer-facing mobile applications at Product companies of a decent scale.
- You have founded/worked in a start-up and have worked in an enterprise environment
- You have a keen eye for mobile architecture and have led/participated in architectural discussions.
- You have a passion for mentoring and helping people on your team grow and achieve their goals and work with cross teams.
- You practice test-driven development and you are able to drive agile practices.
- You have worked with multiple languages/frameworks and have expertise in any one programming language/framework/stack.
- You have published reusable packages.
- You have worked with building automation, devise farms, multi-target testing.
- You are able to optimize the application for performance and speed.
- You are an excellent collaborator & communicator. You know that start-ups are a team sport. You listen to others, aren’t afraid to speak your mind and always try to ask the right questions.
- You are excited by the prospect of working in a distributed team and company.
We are looking for a passionate and skilled iOS Developer (SDE II) to join our mobile engineering team. You will play a critical role in building and scaling high-performance iOS applications used by millions of users. The ideal candidate is deeply familiar with the iOS ecosystem, understands architectural best practices, and is capable of writing clean, maintainable, and testable code.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain advanced iOS applications using Swift and Objective-C.
- Translate product requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, design, and backend teams to define, design, and ship new features.
- Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
- Identify and fix bugs, bottlenecks, and performance issues.
- Maintain code quality through unit tests, code reviews, and CI/CD best practices.
- Stay up to date with the latest iOS development trends, tools, and technologies.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 3–6 years of hands-on experience in iOS development.
- Strong command over Swift, Objective-C, Xcode, and the iOS SDK.
- Experience with MVVM/MVC architecture, RESTful APIs, and third-party libraries (e.g., Alamofire, Realm).
- Understanding of Apple’s design principles and interface guidelines.
- Familiarity with unit testing and performance tuning.
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with SwiftUI, Combine, or CoreML.
- Exposure to Agile methodologies and Git workflows.
Why Join Us:
Be part of a fast-moving tech team building impactful, user-friendly apps with modern development practices and a collaborative work culture.
Capillary is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, age, religion, sex, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Disclaimer:
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We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
| Experience in designing and implementing enterprise grade software. Strong knowledge of Java for Android and familiarity with mobile development challenges. Familiarity with Android API’s and libraries. Experience in working on React Native framework. Experience with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript. Experience in building applications UI using React Native. Experience in using REST API’s in Android application. Understanding of code obfuscation & encryption techniques preferred. Understanding of distributed multi-tier infrastructure. Experience in working independently and in cooperation with others. Nice to Have: Experience with ExoPlayer or any OTT video players. Understanding of multimedia content delivery protocols such as HLS, DASH. Experience using media players on various mobile platforms. Experience with Kotlin. Architecture skills. Experience with framework/library development. Familiarity with git, GitHub and Git Flow. An understanding of UI/UX implementation on Android. An understanding of automated testing on Android. |
Equity between 0.05% to 0.2% will be made available.
Skill Sets for Android:
-Solid understanding and hands on with full mobile application development life cycle
-1-2 years experience of design, coding, testing and debugging softwares
-1-2 years experience of Java, Kotlin technologies and native Android development
-Strong knowledge of Android SDK from Jellybean(API level 18) and above, FIREBASE AND DIFFERENT SCREEN SIZES, EXPERIENCE IN THE LATEST ANDROID VERSION (9.0) IS PREFERRED.
-Proficient understanding and hands on with Android UI design principles-patterns and best practices
-Good experience with libraries like volley, okHttp, glide, retrofit etc.
-Very good experience with JSON, GSON parsing
-Good experience with device database usage in application
-Moderate knowledge in debugging C code in command line using gdb, adb
-Extremely comfortable with RESTful APIs to communicate with server
-Strong knowledge of code versioning technologies and tools like Git
-Should have worked on 1-2 Android applications from scratch to Play Store
-KNOWLEDGE OF THE OPEN-SOURCE ANDROID ECOSYSTEM AND THE LIBRARIES AVAILABLE FOR COMMON TASKS
Added Advantage if:
Knowledge of Agile software development process
Understanding of Object Storage like Amazon S3
Wrote secure code for android applications
Knowledge of XMPP, Chat mechanism
Willing to learn new technologies
Responsibilities:
- Develop advanced and secure applications for Android phones and tablets
- Continuously discover, evaluate and implement new technologies, libraries for application to improve the functionality
- Keep eye on new technologies to maximize development efficiency
Unit-test based coding for modular coding, reusability; - Writing readable code; Maintain technical documentation
- Bug fixes and improving performance of existing applications
- Work on new ideas for products, it’s prototypes and estimates
- Collaborate on projects with a closely knit team
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.
Mandatory skills
- 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.
Requirements
- B.Tech/BCA/MCA degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
● You have a minimum of 7 years of experience building high-performance consumerfacing mobile applications at product companies of a decent scale
● You have a keen eye for mobile architecture and able to assist your team in making the right choices for every project
● You have previous experience building react native applications from scratch. This could be an added advantage.
● You have a passion for mentoring and helping people on your team grow and achieve theirgoals.
● You practice test-driven development.
● You are familiar with both Android and iOS design patterns, and GraphQL.
● You have some exposure to native app development in Swift, Kotlin, or Java.
● You have strong knowledge of software development fundamentals, including a
relevant background in computer science fundamentals and agile development
methodologies.
● You are an excellent collaborator & communicator. You know that startups are a team sport. You listen to others, aren’t afraid to speak your mind and always try to ask the right questions.
● You are excited by the prospect of working in a distributed team and company.
Location: We are open to candidates working from anywhere in India/across the globe. At the moment, however, like most teams, we are fully remote.









