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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Responsibilities: - Develop high quality Javascript (ES6) code for our React Native applications (iOS/Android). - Coordinate with backend engineers to establish JSON-based APIs. - Optimize application for maximum speed and compatibility. - Integrating third-party dependencies and debugging dependency conflicts - Multitask seamlessly, always maintaining a positive attitude and a client-first mentality - Incorporate engineering best practices, methodologies & standards in all deliverables - Pay close attention to details and be able to follow specifications and mockups (pixel perfect). - Making recommendations to address UI/UX issues. Requirement: - 2+yrs Experience in React Native - Strong experience in React Native, JavaScript, ES6, CSS3. - Good experience with React or React Native and Redux. - Experience building complex features and interfaces for React Native applications. - Familiarity with RESTful APIs. - Experience with version control tools (Git), NPM- - Deep understanding of data structures, data flow, Ajax and CRUD. - Solid knowledge of mobile app development practices. - Excellent spoken and written English Experience : 2+years of experience Requirement : Immediate Joinee to 30 days
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain mobile applications using React Native.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
- Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
- Identify and fix bugs and performance bottlenecks.
- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
- Integrate third-party APIs and libraries.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
Required Skills:
- Proficiency in JavaScript and React.
- Experience with React Native and its ecosystem.
- Understanding of mobile app development (iOS and Android).
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integration.
- Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
What does the core role include?
- Designing and developing high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems and delivering high-availability and performance
- Designing stateless components in React Native
- Contributing in all phases of the development lifecycle
- Working with the developers to create and maintain a robust framework to support the apps
- Working with the developers to build the interface with a focus on usability features
What else can you expect in the role?
- Prepare and produce releases of software components
- Optimizing performance for the apps
- Problem-solving skills, analytical mind, and positive attitude
- Ability to think from end users perspective and focused on improving the overall product experience.
- Deliver across the entire app life cycle concept, design, build, deploy, test, release to app stores and support
What can fetch you brownie points?
- Hands on experience with React Native is required
- Hands-on experience in React Native APIs, ReactJS, Javascript, ECMAScript (OOJS) and JSX.
- Strong understanding of Java Script ecosystem
- Hands on experience on Android in creating Hybrid / Native applications
- Demonstrable UI/UX experience on a large-scale app.
- Thorough understanding of React Native development tools like IDEs (Nuclide, Atom, Sublime Text, or Visual
- Good knowledge of JS frameworks like ReactJS is a plus.
Architect, build and maintain excellent React Native applications with clean
code.
Implement pixel perfect UI's that match designs.
Implement clean, modern, smooth animations and transitions that provide an
excellent user experience.
Integrate third-party API's.
Write unit and integration tests.
Release and maintain applications to the Apple and Google Play stores.
Work with native modules when required.
Work as part of a small team, which will include other React Native
developers, a project manager, QA professional, and a designer.
Complete two-week sprints, and participate in sprint retrospectives and daily
standups.
Assist with building estimates.
Interface with clients via Slack, Zoom, and email.
Work with modern tools including Jira, Slack, GitHub, Google Docs, etc.
Requirements
· 3-5 years of professional experience working with React Native.
· Experience working with Swift, Objective C, and Java a plus but not
required.
· Meaningful experience working on large, complex systems.
· Ability to take extreme ownership over your work. Every day is a challenge
to ensure you are performing to the expectations you and your team have
agreed upon, both in regard to estimates and to the general process.
· Ability to identify with the goals of Semidot clients and dedicate yourself to
delivering on the commitments you and your team make to them.
· An understanding of React Native best practices and a commitment to
following them.
· Ability to work through new and difficult React Native issues and contribute
to libraries as needed.
· A positive mindset and can-do attitude.
· Forensic attention to detail.
· English skills is a plus(ability to effectively communicate via written and
spoken english).
· A passion for software development. It’s not just your career, it’s also your
hobby. You’re constantly striving to learn new things and improve. You follow
industry news, regularly tinker with new technologies, and read books and
blogs to keep your skills current.
· You work well within a team environment and enjoy working in the office with
your colleagues.
1. Atleast developed 2-5 Application Individually & Publishing apps on Google PlayStore and Apple store.
2.Heavy data storage in Preferences, SQLite database, and Realm and Any storage.
3. Understanding of React app architecture (Android & IOS).
4.Strong knowledge of OOPS concepts and Basic & Strong knowledge ofReact Native.
5.Hands-on Exposure like Git, BitBucket, SVN, etc.
Skills/Experience
Great interpersonal communication skills; Keen eye for spotting data trends; A keen grasp for newtechnology; Learn mobile development from highly experienced developer. Learn more than just programming. You will get to learn about product lifecycle. Product architecture. Mobile UI/UX and more Professional, able to interact with vendors/clients; Positive, can do attitude. Stay current with our latest insights
| Responsibilities : - Building a full stack project, a React Native application - Set and enforce high code standards for all our React Native applications. - Be involved in feature requirements discussions. - 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. - Well-versed with the publishing process on AppStore and Play Store Requirement : - Built React Native applications from scratch. - Be familiar with both iOS & Android design patterns. - Experience in JavaScript and TypeScript or ClojureScript language and its nuances, including ES6+ syntax, JSx & StyleSheet. - Knowledge of functional or object-oriented programming |
| JD: |
| Excellent knowledge and experience with React Native |
| Extensive, hands-on experience with modern application development incl. application lifecycle, asynchronous server communication, and UI components |
| Experience with State Management Libraries like MobX or Redux |
| Experience with architecture and implementing component based UI frameworks and design systems |
| Experience with consuming REST APIs |
| Firm grasp of the JavaScript/TypeScript language |
| Ability to write well-documented, clean Javascript code |
| Rock solid at working with third-party dependencies and debugging dependency conflicts |
| Familiarity with native build tools, like XCode, Android Studio |
| Should able to design responsive UI |
| Ability to work with Git |
| Experience working with Swift, Objective C, and Java a plus |
- Deep knowledge of ( List here the mobile platforms on which the app runs,
e.g., Android, iOS, etc. )
- Developing new features and user interfaces from wireframe models
- Ensuring the best performance and user experience of the application
- Fixing bugs and performance problems
- Writing clean, readable, and testable code
- Cooperating with back-end developers, designers, and the rest of the team
to deliver well-architected and high-quality solutions
PFB Job description,
Experience to - 4 yr to 7yr
Job Responsibilities :
Design, build, test and maintain scalable and stable off the shelf application or custom-built technology solutions to meet business needs
Write testable code that enables extremely high levels of code coverage
Excellent knowledge on mobile app development cycle, design principles.
Must have the understanding and working knowledge of handle different screen sizes.
Must have worked on deploying app for different platforms(ios and android).
Good knowledge on working with third-party dependencies and debugging dependency conflicts.
Skills Required:
Familiarity of working with TDD/BDD in JS.
Excellent knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript.
Excellent knowledge on android and ios UI design principles, patterns and best practices.
Familiarity with native build tools, like XCode, Gradle (Android Studio, IntelliJ)
Excellent knowledge on background services.
Experience with offline storage, threading and performance tuning.
Experience in working with remote data via REST and JSON.
Familiarity with cloud message API and push notification










