Front End Developer – React Native Permanent
PURPOSE
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The Front-End Developer – React Native is responsible for designing and implementing user-facing features for mobile applications using React Native. This role focuses on building intuitive, high-performance user interfaces with JavaScript and React Native, utilizing open-source libraries and best practices in mobile development.
Key responsibilities include reviewing mobile application requirements and UI/UX designs, identifying user interaction needs, and developing responsive and reusable components using modern React Native concepts. The developer will also be responsible for profiling and optimizing app performance, documenting the front-end codebase, and collaborating closely with other developers and engineers to ensure consistency and quality throughout the development lifecycle
JOB TITLE
Frontend Developer
JOB FAMILY
POSITION
BUSINESS UNIT
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REPORTS TO (TITLE)
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DEPARTMENT
Group Digital & Technology
NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS
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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Key accountabilities are areas of responsibility that are essential of the position
STRATEGIC
(Depending on the Position Level – Responsibilities that articulate the strategic role a position plays in an organization – i.e. strategy development, budget formulation, revenue and profit & loss responsibility)
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Must have an excellent knowledge & experience of React Native, typescript, Javascript etc.
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Proficient understanding of cross-devices compatibility issues.
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Leverage the inbuilt React Native toolkit for creating frontend features.
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Create data visualization tools, libraries, and reusable code for prospects.
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Integrate designs and wireframes within the application code.
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Experience in agile environment.
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Constant interaction with other developer teams and design team to discuss UI ideas
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A thorough review of applications needs and interfacing elements
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Follow proper documentation for changes in application and further updates
OPERATIONAL
Depending on the Position Level – Responsibilities that entail the delivery of operational day-to-day activities and tasks
Champion a structured and consistent approach to mobile application development using React Native.
Ensure solutions are not only tailored to specific functional requirements but also align with organizational coding standards and mobile development guidelines.
Identify opportunities to enhance or evolve development standards and advocate for changes when beneficial.
Develop, maintain, and enhance mobile user interfaces with a focus on responsiveness, performance, and user experience.
Translate design mockups into fully functional, pixel-perfect UI components using React Native.
Build reusable components and front-end libraries for future use, ensuring consistency across the application.
Continuously research, evaluate, and integrate new tools, libraries, and best practices to improve development efficiency and app performance.
Write and maintain unit tests to ensure code robustness, including coverage of edge cases, usability, and general reliability.
Read, understand, and maintain existing code written by other developers, making updates and improvements as needed
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
Depending on the Position Level – Responsibilities that pertain to positions which have a supervisory role to play
Demonstrates strong planning, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills to effectively contribute within a cross-functional development team.
Interfaces regularly with product owners, designers, QA, and other business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Provides input on design and user experience decisions, offering suggestions based on technical feasibility and mobile development best practices.
Collaborates closely with team members to ensure alignment with project goals, timelines, and quality standards.
Influences decision-making through clear communication of trade-offs, risks, and technical insights, helping to shape solutions that balance user needs and technical constraints.
PRODUCT / PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Depending on the Position Level – Responsibilities that pertain to a proactive role in identifying and improving existing business processes or products
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Develop and maintain standardized operating procedures and artifacts including Solution / Integration design documentation, tools, templates and supporting information.
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Establish automated processes, workflow and reporting capabilities to drive quality and efficiency of services, wherever applicable
COMMUNICATION
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INTERNAL
EXTERNAL
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IT Leadership
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Product and Solution Providers
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IT Business Partners
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Implementation Partners
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Engineering Teams
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Backend/Integration Teams
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
This section outlines the education, experience, knowledge and skills required for the position to be able to deliver upon the job’s duties and responsibilities.
EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL CERTIFICATIONS
Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related Engineering subjects
Minimum of 5 years of experience in React Native
Overall 7+ years of development experience
Experience with software engineering, customer experience
Experience developing engineering applications for a large corporation
Strong proficiency in JavaScript, object model, DOM manipulation and event handlers, data structures, algorithms
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL
Proficiency in React.js and React Native
Strong knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript
Experience integrating with RESTful APIs and third-party libraries
Experience with Firebase for Cloud Messaging / Notifications and Crashlytics
Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Context API, MobX, Zustand) and React Native performance optimization techniques.
Experience with mobile-specific challenges (device compatibility, performance, etc.)
Understanding of responsive design and cross-platform UI/UX standards
Knowledge of Git and version control workflows
Experience with app deployment (Play Store / App Store)
Knowledge of CI/CD for mobile builds
Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services (e.g., Azure App Services, Azure DevOps, Azure Functions) is a plus.
Experience integrating cloud-based tools and APIs into mobile applications is an advantage.
EXPERIENCE
7+ Relevant experience as a Front-End Developer,React Native, React Js, HTML5, CSS, Javascript, jQuery/Bootstrap and JSON.
KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
What are the role typical measures of performance
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Over 97% Code Coverage
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Application response time
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