React Native App Developer

Position: React Native App Developer

Location: Manchester (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

The Client:
Our client is a fast-growing fintech start-up based in Manchester, supported by leading venture capital firms and angel investors. With a flexible approach to remote work, they foster a dynamic, fast-paced environment that promotes innovation in financial technology. The team is passionate about using cutting-edge technology to address significant challenges in the financial services industry, with half the team working remotely from London and other locations.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and maintain high-quality React Native applications with well-structured, clean code.
• Work closely with back-end developers using Scala to optimize API integrations and data flow between front-end and back-end systems.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and fellow Front-End and Back-End Developers to design and implement solutions that seamlessly integrate with the back-end infrastructure.
• Embrace agile methodologies and engage in a culture of continuous improvement and team collaboration.
• Contribute to daily problem-solving and coding sessions with fellow developers, optimizing app functionality in harmony with back-end data processing.
• Proactively identify areas where back-end processes can better serve app functionality, bridging the gap between mobile front-end requirements and Scala-based back-end capabilities.

What We’re Looking For:

• A self-motivated, proactive developer who’s excited to learn and tackle new challenges.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
• Proven experience in developing scalable, performant mobile apps using React Native.
• Solid understanding of JavaScript and experience with related libraries and frameworks, including React and CSS.
• Familiarity with Scala or a strong interest in understanding its integration with React Native apps, particularly in a fintech context.
• Experience building apps that serve RESTful content and can process/ingest data efficiently.
• B2B experience is preferred.
• Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience in banking/financial services (e.g., Open Banking, Secure Document Uploads, Verification AI, Electronic Signatures).
• Experience with system integration, especially in fintech, and an understanding of how to work with and optimize Scala-based back ends.
• Experience in collaborating with teams using functional programming, such as Scala, to streamline communication and data transfer between front-end and back-end.

Perks and Benefits:

• 25 days of holiday (plus bank holidays).
• Flexible working policy.
• Opportunity to join an innovative, fast-growing fintech making a difference in the market.
• Competitive salary package with performance-based bonuses.
• Significant career growth opportunities as the company scales.
• A collaborative team environment that emphasizes innovation and creativity.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Contact: Elvis Eckardt