Remote Senior React Native Developer (Freelance / Contract)

Description:

• We are starting a greenfield project for a UK-based company in the events and healthcare sector.
• The objective is to create a cross-platform mobile application that will extend their existing WordPress-based system.
• The mobile app will display key content and data to users in a read-only format, retrieving information from the current CMS via API.
• Additionally, the app will connect to a lightweight auxiliary backend that will support a new user role and limited functionality.
• The solution will be developed using React Native to maximize code reusability across iOS and Android while adhering to a limited budget.
• Responsibilities include leading the estimation of effort, scope, and timeline, collaborating with a business analyst to clarify functional and technical requirements, designing and developing the mobile application using React Native, integrating the app with the existing WordPress system, connecting with a custom auxiliary backend, ensuring a smooth, performant, and user-friendly experience, and optionally leading a small team during the development phase.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in mobile development is required.
• Strong hands-on experience with React Native and JavaScript/TypeScript is essential.
• Proven experience in delivering cross-platform mobile applications is necessary.
• Familiarity with RESTful API integration is required.
• An understanding of native mobile capabilities, such as push notifications and offline support, is important.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is required.

Benefits:

• Compensation is negotiable based on experience and availability, and candidates should include their hourly or daily rate in their response.