TheDriveGroup
React Native Tech Lead
TheDriveGroupAustralia6 days ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyInformation Technology

We have a brand new role for an experienced 'React Native Tech Lead' to take charge of a greenfield mobile project end-to-end!


You will join a global SaaS company and build out their mobile capability from day 1!


As one of the first hires in this space, you will be setting the technical direction, growing your own team, and delivering mobile apps that make a real impact!


If you have worked as a Tech Lead that would be perfect, but we're also considering Lead Developers or very strong Seniors with the ability to step up!


What the role will look like....


The day to day:


  • Leading design and development with React Native (Expo), TypeScript, and Node.js
  • Setting coding standards, best practices, and architecture decisions
  • Driving AI adoption to boost developer productivity and innovation
  • Recruiting, mentoring, and growing a high-performing mobile team
  • Owning greenfield projects from concept to production


Experience required:


  • Strong experience delivering mobile apps with React Native (Expo a plus)
  • Solid background in TypeScript, modern JS, and backend with Node.js
  • Previous leadership experience – setting standards, guiding engineers, influencing architecture
  • Familiarity with CI/CD, testing, and release management for mobile apps
  • Bonus points for experience with native modules, Sentry/Firebase, or AI in production


Why join?


  • Greenfield ownership - shape the architecture and strategy from day one
  • Get across the tech, code, architecture, design, strategy, customers, and business
  • Build and lead your own mobile team
  • Leadership pathway to Engineering Manager
  • Very strong tech culture with lots of smart minds
  • Unique and leading product in a multi-billion-dollar industry
  • Very stable company with exceptional tenure
  • Hybrid working - Sydney-based HQ + WFH
  • Attractive annual bonus
  • Plenty of team socials, office incentives, and company perks!


The package on offer for this role is up to $200k + annual bonus


Interested?


Click apply or for any questions, reach out to [email protected]

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