React Native Developer
2 days ago
Leeds
ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a React Native Developer with deep expertise in both the cross-platform framework and the underlying native mobile environments. You will be instrumental in the end-to-end development, maintenance, and optimization of our core mobile applications, ensuring seamless functionality and native-like performance across iOS and Android. This role demands a strong focus on maintaining code health and enhancing existing native modules to push the boundaries of our products. RESPONSIBILTIES Cross-Platform Development & Architecture • End-to-End Feature Development: Design, build, and deploy high-quality, reusable components and new features across both iOS and Android from a single codebase., • Performance Optimization: Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring our applications remain fast, responsive, and scalable. Utilize techniques like reducing re-renders and minimizing state., • Code Quality & Standards: Enforce high standards for code quality, organization, and adherence to React Native best practices, including participation in thorough code reviews. Native Code Maintenance & Enhancement • Native Module Integration: Directly maintain and enhance existing native modules written in languages like Swift/Kotlin/Java, and create new ones when functionality requires the highest performance or access to platform-specific APIs., • Platform-Specific Debugging: Diagnose and resolve complex bugs and build issues that are specific to the iOS or Android platform, utilizing native debugging tools effectively., • Build System Management: Work proficiently with native build tools, including Xcode for iOS and Gradle for Android, to manage dependencies, configurations, and deployment pipelines., • Platform-Specific Adaptation: Implement platform-specific code and conditional rendering where necessary to ensure design and functionality consistency across platforms. Collaboration & Integration • API Integration: Integrate mobile applications with RESTful APIs, handling asynchronous calls and managing state effectively (e.g., using Redux or Context API)., • Collaboration: Work closely with UI/UX designers, backend developers, and Product Managers to define requirements and deliver polished, user-centric interfaces. SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS • Proven experience (5+ years preferred) as a React Native Developer., • Expert proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and the React Native framework., • Strong understanding of the entire mobile app development lifecycle, including specific knowledge of how iOS and Android platforms function., • Demonstrated experience in reading, debugging, or writing code for native modules (Swift/Kotlin/Java)., • Familiarity with native build tools (Xcode and Gradle) and version control systems (Git)., • Experience with state management solutions (e.g., Redux) and mobile app architecture patterns., • Good attention to detail. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Excellent problem-solving skills and a high standard for code quality through peer reviews and a high degree of automation. Good command of both verbal and written English., • Previous experience in a company with a focus on gamification, iGaming, or free-to-play games is advantageous. Previous experience working within a startup/scale-up environment is advantageous., • Experience in the gaming or high-traffic mobile application industry., • Familiarity with Expo SDK and Over-The-Air (OTA) update mechanisms (e.g., CodePush)., • Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines for React Native apps. WHAT WE OFFER • Fully remote work – with occasional team get-togethers., • Private Healthcare., • Monthly working from home and gym membership allowance., • 24 days holiday plus bank/public holidays., • Workplace pension, • Perkbox access, • Be part of a team building engaging experiences for millions of sports fans globally., • Work with modern tech stacks and explore emerging fields like AI and Web3., • Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects that directly contribute to the Company’s success., • Join a supportive, collaborative and supportive team environment, that values creativity, autonomy and fun., • Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth in a rapidly expanding industry. ABOUT LOW6 Low6 is an award winning creator of iGames for sports rights holders, sportsbooks, consumer brands and media outlets. We make next-level games! We pride ourselves on being different. We think outside the box, and we innovate. Low6 is backed by big players in the sports, betting and gaming industries. Serious players who believe in our purpose and our vision. The results so far speak for themselves. We’ve raised considerable funding, we’re multi award winners and we’re working with the biggest and best brands in our industries! We’re a friendly yet unruly bunch, with a common passion. We’re disruptors. Our team are passionate about breaking the norm and we love trying new things. We learn fast and build on what we learn.