Mobile Application Developer

Job Title: Mobile Developer (React Native)

Location: Dubai, UAE

Team: Mobile Engineering

About Us

Based in the UAE's vibrant tech landscape, we are an engineering-first company that builds mission-critical digital platforms where security, performance, and reliability are paramount. Our mobile applications handle sensitive data and high transaction volumes, demanding a best-in-class user experience and a scalable technical architecture. We are looking for a skilled Mobile Developer to join our team and build the next generation of our secure and engaging mobile apps.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality mobile applications for both iOS and Android using React Native.
• Architect and implement a scalable and maintainable UI layer, leveraging component-based theming for consistency and flexibility.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with a strong emphasis on performance and security.
• Implement complex user interfaces and ensure a smooth, polished user experience.
• Integrate with our secure backend APIs to handle real-time data and transactions.
• Collaborate with our design and product teams to translate requirements and mockups into fully functional mobile features.
• Manage secure on-device storage and handle sensitive user data with the utmost care.
• Work on integrating native modules and third-party SDKs when required to access device-specific features.

Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:

• Proven commercial experience building and deploying mobile applications using React Native.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and a deep understanding of the React ecosystem.
• Experience with state management libraries such as Redux, MobX, or Zustand.
• Solid understanding of the full mobile development lifecycle, from development to App Store/Google Play deployment.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Proficient with version control using Git.

Architectural Expertise:

• Component-Based Theming: Demonstrable experience architecting and implementing robust, component-based theming systems in React Native. You should understand how to use Design Tokens, Theme Providers (via Context API), and theme-aware components to support features like Light/Dark modes or white-labeling.
• Familiarity with theming libraries like Styled Components, Emotion, or Shopify's Restyle is a significant plus.

Highly Desirable (Nice-to-Have):

• Native Development Experience: Commercial experience with native Android (Kotlin/Java) or iOS (Swift/Objective-C) development is a significant advantage. A candidate who can write or debug native modules will be prioritized.
• Flutter Experience: Familiarity or experience with other cross-platform frameworks like Flutter is a strong plus, as it demonstrates a passion for the mobile development landscape.
• Security Focus: Experience building applications that require a high degree of security (e.g., handling crypto assets, financial data, or encrypted communications) is highly valued.

Soft Skills:

• A collaborative spirit and excellent communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a keen eye for detail.
• A proactive mindset and a passion for staying up-to-date with the latest mobile technologies.