iOS Developer

Position Overview:

We are looking for a React Native Developer with 1-2 years of experience in developing mobile applications. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of JavaScript, TypeScript, and React Native, along with a keen interest in building high-quality, scalable mobile applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain cross-platform mobile applications using React Native.
• Work closely with designers, product managers, and backend developers to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Integrate third-party services such as Google Maps, Firebase, and payment gateways.
• Optimize applications for performance, responsiveness, and scalability.
• Work with RESTful APIs for backend integration.
• Debug and troubleshoot application issues to ensure a smooth user experience.
• Stay updated with the latest React Native features and industry trends.

Required Skills:

• 1-2 years of hands-on experience in React Native mobile app development.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and React Hooks.
• Experience in mobile UI development, animations, and responsiveness.
• Familiarity with iOS (Xcode) and Android (Android Studio) environments.
• Experience integrating APIs, Firebase, push notifications, and authentication mechanisms.
• Knowledge of Git and Agile methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.

Role Overview:

We are on the lookout for a seasoned Sr React Native Developer to spearhead the creation of a cross-platform mobile app aimed at senior healthcare. This person will be responsible for developing a cross-platform mobile app from scratch. This role also encompasses the management of compliance and approval processes with the Android Play Store and iOS App Store.

Key Responsibilities:

• Styling and Layout: Apply expert knowledge in styling and layout techniques to create intuitive and accessible UIs tailored for seniors.
• Integration and Collaboration: Collaborate with UX designers, BA, Architect, and backend development teams to ensure smooth API integration and cohesive design.
• Store Compliance and Approval:
• Oversee compliance with Android Play Store and iOS App Store guidelines.
• Handle the app submission process, resolving any issues to secure approval.
• Security and Privacy: Implement stringent data security and privacy protocols, particularly for handling PII.

• Technical Skills:Expertise in React Native principles (such as JSX, components, state, and props) is a must
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including ES6 and newer features, is crucial.
• Experience in building chat-focused applications.
• Experience in integrating with mobility solutions
• Deep understanding of performance considerations specific to mobile applications, like memory optimization and efficient data fetching.
• Must have a detailed understanding of the nuances and differences between platforms (iOS and Android)
• Experience in implementing state management solutions (like Redux or Context API) is a must.
• Experience in leveraging Azure Cloud Services
• Experience with Jira, Github, and Azure DevOps Services
• App Store Knowledge:Must have lead development of at least 2 cross-platform mobile apps from scratch
• Privacy and Security:
• Should be familiar with data privacy laws and secure coding practices including processing PII data.
• Leadership:Previous experience in leading development teams.

Experience: 1+ Years

Roles & Responsibilities:

Design and develop cross-platform mobile applications using React Native, ensuring high performance, responsiveness, and code quality.

Collaborate with UI/UX designers and backend developers to implement intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces.

Contribute to the technical design and architecture of mobile applications, ensuring scalability, modularity, and maintainability.

Evaluate and select appropriate libraries, frameworks, and tools to enhance the development process and application performance.

Implement new features and functionality in mobile applications based on project requirements and specifications.

Write clean and efficient code, conduct thorough testing, and ensure proper documentation of the implemented features.

Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and backend developers, to ensure smooth project execution and timely delivery.

Identify and resolve bugs, performance issues, and other technical problems in mobile applications. Conduct debugging, testing, and optimization to ensure the stability and reliability of the applications.

Optimize the performance of mobile applications by identifying and addressing bottlenecks, reducing loading times, and improving memory usage.

Conduct profiling and performance testing to enhance the overall user experience.

Write unit tests and conduct thorough testing to ensure the quality, functionality, and compatibility of mobile applications across different devices and platforms.

Collaborate with quality assurance engineers to identify and resolve any defects or issues.

Stay updated with the latest trends, best practices, and advancements in mobile app development, particularly in the React Native ecosystem.

Continuously enhance your skills and knowledge to contribute to the improvement of the team's development processes and standards.

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Software Engineer, with a minimum of 1+years, specifically in mobile app development using React Native.

Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and React Native framework.

Familiarity with native mobile development (iOS and Android) and related tools.

Experience with mobile app testing frameworks, such as Jest or Detox.

Understanding of RESTful APIs and integration of mobile apps with backend services.

Knowledge of mobile app performance optimization techniques and tools.

Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies and practices.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualification:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

• Design and Build sophisticated and highly scalable apps using Flutter.
• Build custom packages in Flutter using the functionalities and APIs already available in native Android and IOS.
• Translate and Build the designs and Wireframes into high-quality responsive UI code.
• Write efficient queries for core Data.
• Use of Model-View-Controller (MVC) and Model-View-View Model-Controller (MVVM) as it relates to designing, developing architecture and developing maintainable, testable, and functional software that meets product requirements.
• Explore feasible architectures for implementing new features.
• Suggest space and time-efficient Data Structures.
• Follow the best practices while developing the app and keep everything structured and well documented.
• Use CI/CD for smooth deployment.
• Document the project and code efficiently.
• Manage the code and project on Git in order to keep in sync with other team members and managers.
• Communicate with the Project Manager regarding status of projects and suggest appropriate deadlines for new functionalities.
• Ensure security guidelines are always followed while developing the app.
• Validate the cloud system to ensure any new changes do not compromise the security of the backend server.
• Suggest new features and/or enhancements.
• Consulting with our customer-facing representatives about software system design and maintenance.
• Maintaining software through product lifecycle including design, development, verification and bug fixes.
• Connect regularly with the Quality Assurance Specialist to deliver a stable app.
• Resolve all the bugs reported by the Quality Assurance Specialist in a timely manner.
• Perform time profiling and memory leaks assessment.
• Execute app verification protocol.
• Write tests for the App.
• Following company policies and quality procedures to ensure quality product deliverables.

Perks and Benefits

• Get to work with a highly passionate team of engineers.
• Open and embracing the culture for the latest hot technologies.
• A high level of freedom, experimentation and responsibility.
• Insurance and Snacks
• Performance Benefits

Required Skills:

• Proven development experience on smartphone platforms.
• Hands-on experience on React Native Framework, including React JS, React Native, and JavaScript.
• Extensive programming experience with at least one programming language such as Swift, Java, JavaScript.
• Deep familiarity with iOS or Android development.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with code versioning and CI/CD tools like Git, SVM, Jenkins.
• Must have worked on at least one app that is published in AppStores.

Mentor To Go is an android and web based platform to help students improve their work readiness through self-learning sessions, personalised mentorship provided by mentor professionals from a range of careers, and work experience opportunities.

The technology platform implements  functionalities such as: screening surveys of mentors and mentees, training content for mentors, matching through an algorithm, and mentorship through the delivery of structured activities. 

The application technology architecture comprises of the following:

o   a Python Django web application with NGinx and Gunicorn

o   PostgreSQL database

o   A React Android and Web app

o   Rest APIs which interact between the Android app and the Django webserver

Our vision at Mentor To Go is to provide career mentorship to young people anywhere, anytime across the length and breadth of India.

We are looking for a frontend software developer who is passionate about using web technologies to solve social problems and creating experiences that are elegant and effective.    You will own the front end development of features  of the Mentor To Go web and mobile platforms, from conceptualisation through design and testing. You will work closely with other developers,the technical project manager, and the program operations team. You are user-centric, continuously demonstrate strategic & analytical abilities, and are laser focused on executing at speed. You must have the ability to succeed in a fast paced environment, where success is dependent on your ability to collaborate with cross-functional team members  in a positive, productive, and transparent way.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferably  CS  or related discipline
• 3+ years experience with the development of applications for Android, iOS and  web preferably using React Native/ReactJS

• Experience working in Unix/Linux environments
• Experience with a complete mobile software development life cycle
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with version control software such as Git

Desired  requirements

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to participate in technical discussions and help make technical trade-offs

About Mentor Together

https://mentortogether.org/">Mentor Together is India’s first and largest youth mentoring  non-profit organization with a mission to facilitate empowering mentoring relationships and networks that help young people break the inequalities of opportunity and actualise their potential.

http://bit.ly/mentortogo">Mentor To Go is the world’s first mobile mentoring platform created by Mentor Together with the support of Cisco India, LinkedIn Social Impact, British Telecom and Sterlite Technologies.