React Native Architect

Codetech • Malvern, PA

11h

About The Position

This person will serve as a Tech Lead, Architect, and Strategist, leading the migration of native applications into a new React Native environment. The role requires experience with this type of migration and the ability to anticipate challenges and potential pitfalls. The successful candidate will have experience in a large enterprise environment and with large development teams of more than 80 developers. They will design migration approaches and best practices, and lead the adoption of React Native while working with existing native development teams.

Requirements

• Extensive experience developing cross-platform mobile applications using React Native.
• Experience migrating native applications to React Native and anticipating potential migration pitfalls.
• Experience in a large enterprise environment and with development teams of more than 80 developers.
• Proficiency in bridging native modules, managing platform-specific configurations, and integrating third-party SDKs.
• Robust command of TypeScript for building maintainable, type-safe codebases.
• Deep understanding of mobile performance optimization, including startup time, bundle size, memory management, and frame-rate stability.
• Proficiency in UI implementation, state management, and platform-specific behaviors.
• Ability to take ownership of projects from conception to delivery.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in hybrid work environments with co-located and remote teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with a large mobile development organization with more than 10 feature teams.
• Experience leading React Native adoption for an existing complex native iOS and Android app using a brownfield approach.
• Experience with React Native for web.
• Ability to contribute to and maintain shared cross-platform design systems.
• Hands-on expertise with Expo SDK, EAS Build/Submit/Update, and over-the-air delivery workflows.
• Familiarity with app distribution platforms such as TestFlight and Google Play Console, and with automated release pipelines.
• Understanding of CI/CD processes, including GitHub Actions and EAS Build.
• Proactive problem-solving approach and interest in adopting new mobile technologies and driving development velocity.
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead React Native adoption and design strategies for seamless integration with existing native development teams.
• Architect, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable native app features.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver intuitive, pixel-perfect mobile experiences.
• Continuously optimize app performance and responsiveness.
• Contribute to technical planning and the evolution of the client's mobile architecture and tooling.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers to strengthen the team's native expertise.
• Design migration approaches and best practices for migrating native applications to React Native.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed