Senior Mobile Developer (React Native)

SUMMARY:
Are you a well-seasoned Senior Mobile Developer looking to join a well-established company? Our client is looking for a Senior Developer to join their Software Development department within the Financial Services industry.

POSITION INFO:

The company delivers a wide range of vehicle-related financial solutions and value-added products, catering to both business and individual clients. It is also a leading provider of Service and Maintenance Plans in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy mobile applications using React Native.
• Build and maintain web portals with React JS (using TypeScript).
• Enhance existing features and develop new components to meet evolving business needs.
• Collaborate with business analysts to understand requirements and implement them effectively.
• Refactor and optimize code to improve maintainability and adaptability.
• Follow and contribute to software development standards, working both independently and in a team environment.
• Monitor and enhance application performance, stability, and availability.
• Develop unit and integration tests to validate new functionality.
• Produce clear and detailed technical documentation for system components and usage.
• Perform root cause analysis to troubleshoot and resolve issues within integrated systems.
• Deploy applications to servers and manage build processes as needed.
• Conduct developer-level functional testing using defined test scenarios.
• Analyse and upgrade existing systems to align with changing business requirements.
• Manage app store submissions, developer accounts, and associated services for mobile platforms.

• Matric (Grade 12) is required.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering is preferred.
• Alternatively, candidates with a matric certificate and a minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience in a software development team, specifically in mobile application development, will also be considered.
• Skilled in integrating mobile applications with API services.
• Hands-on experience in developing API services using the .NET Framework to support mobile app functionality.
• Proficient in designing and managing relational databases.
• Experienced in implementing features that interact with mobile device hardware, such as the camera and geolocation, and embedding these within mobile solutions.
• Capable of collaborating effectively within a team environment and providing mentorship to junior team members or guidance as a team lead.
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), tools, and practices, particularly within agile development methodologies.
• Must have a clear criminal and credit record.
• Reliable transport and stable remote internet access are essential.
• Proactive and self-driven, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Possesses strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Demonstrates a keen eye for detail and accuracy in work.

• Solid expertise in Microsoft .NET, with strong proficiency in C#.NET.
• Hands-on experience with deploying mobile apps to iOS, Android, and Huawei app stores.
• Skilled in integrating systems using Web APIs/RESTful services and working with XML and JSON data formats.
• Proficient in Microsoft SQL Server and working with relational database systems.
• Experienced with React Native, including JavaScript, TypeScript, and applying best practices and design patterns.
• Familiar with Azure DevOps, including managing Git repositories, CI/CD pipelines, and handling release processes.
• Strong grasp of object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts and software design patterns.
• Committed to delivering high-quality, production-ready code with a focus on attention to detail, unit testing, and supporting QA/testing phases.

• Proficient in using Visual Studio, VS Code, and Android Studio.
• Experience with Xcode for iOS development.
• Skilled in using SoapUI, Postman, or similar tools for API/web service testing.
• Additional experience with .NET Framework, .NET Core, ASP.NET Web API, and MVC is a plus.