Project

The project is a new FinTech startup focused on building leading edge infrastructure supporting consumer and business payments globally.  Our goal is to be the number one FinTech infrastructure player in our niche in the Middle East & Africa.  Obviously, there’s more to it than that, but we’re still in stealth mode so you’ll know once we’ve launched (or if you join the team!)

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior React Native Developer to join our new startup who has experience in payments or fintech and has a passion for writing working, clean and maintainable React Native code (iOS/Android). You’ll be joining a small core team of cross-functional engineers working directly with our founder who has designed and built over 150 web and mobile apps.  You’ll be working in a squad to deliver the core FinTech product as well as new and exciting features for the application in a fast-paced demanding environment.  You’ll be building exciting new products using React Native (Android, iOS) from day 1.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, build, test and deploy react native code on iOS and Android
• Write clean, beautifully architected, reusable and maintainable Flutter code using robust software architectural patterns
• Develop application UI and reusable UI components primarily in material design on flutter
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design and ship new features
• Develop app which integrates with back-end services using our own APIs as well as third party APIs
• Develop secure code which is optimized for performance
• Ensuring consistent code and best practices shared between all front-end applications
• Work on bug fixing and improving application performance
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Continuously discover, evaluate and implement new libraries to maximize development efficiency
• Maintain and update DevOps procedure for continuous app delivery

Location

Office is based in Smart Village, and we have certain flexibility for remote work.

Engineering RequirementsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science3+ years experience developing react native applicationsSolid understanding of the full software development life cycleExcellent understanding of software design patterns and how to write clean codeExcellent knowledge and proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript and React NativeFamiliarity with Test Driven Development (TDD)Excellent understanding of writing code which fails softly and accommodates for proper error handling and logging mechanismsExperience working with RESTful APIs to connect frontend applications to back-end services as well as other third-party servicesAbility to create SDKsExperience of source control system using GITFamiliarity with continuous integration, Gitlab CI and YAML is a plusUp to speed with the latest OS version changes, features and requirementsAware and able to quickly find the right libraries and frameworks to achieve tasks quickly and easily without re-inventing the wheelPersonal Qualities:Fluent in EnglishExcellent communication skillsAccuracy and attention to detailFast learner, and interested in continuous learningAlways looking to improve oneself and the quality of work deliveredTakes responsibility for work and delivers work in a timely manner