Lead Software Engineer – React Native & React.js

Lead the design, development, and maintenance of secure, scalable, and high-performance mobile banking applications using React Native. Lead frontend development for customer-facing digital banking journeys using React.js and modern frontend technologies. Define frontend architecture, coding standards, reusable components, and development best practices. Provide technical leadership, mentor developers, conduct code reviews, and ensure high-quality deliverables. Collaborate with Product Owners, UX/UI designers, architects, security teams, and backend developers to deliver seamless digital banking experiences. Oversee integration with APIs, microservices, OAuth/OIDC authentication, and enterprise middleware platforms. Ensure compliance with banking security standards, regulatory requirements, secure coding practices, and accessibility guidelines. Drive application performance optimization, scalability, responsiveness, and user experience across mobile and web channels. Lead technical troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, testing, and production issue resolution. Support CI/CD automation, DevSecOps practices, and continuous improvement of build, test, and deployment processes. Participate in sprint planning, technical estimations, design discussions, and other Agile ceremonies. Coordinate with stakeholders to manage technical risks, delivery timelines, and dependencies.

Desired Candidate Profile

Required Experience / Knowledge Areas 7+ years of experience in front-end engineering, including at least 3 years in React Native development and proven experience leading technical delivery. Banking, financial services, digital channels, internet banking, mobile banking, or fintech experience is mandatory. Proven experience delivering customer-facing applications with high availability, security, and regulatory compliance requirements. Strong knowledge of API-driven architecture, microservices, secure authentication, and enterprise-grade integration patterns. Experience working in large-scale Agile, DevOps, and cross-functional delivery environments. Strong understanding of mobile security, certificate pinning, OWASP Mobile Top 10, and secure SDLC practices. Experience leading frontend development teams, defining technical standards, and driving architecture and design decisions. Required Skills Strong expertise in React Native, React.js, JavaScript (ES6+), and TypeScript. Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, Redux, Context API, React Hooks, and responsive web design. Hands-on experience integrating REST APIs, GraphQL APIs, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and JWT authentication. Strong understanding of mobile application lifecycle management for iOS and Android platforms. Expertise in state management, reusable component libraries, performance tuning, and mobile application optimization. Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Agile delivery methodologies, and DevSecOps practices. Strong skills in code reviews, debugging, automated testing, secure coding, and technical problem-solving. Ability to mentor developers, manage technical priorities, and ensure adherence to engineering best practices. Preferred Qualifications Experience delivering mobile and web applications for retail or corporate banking. Knowledge of mobile application security testing, penetration testing, and regulatory compliance requirements. Experience with enterprise-scale digital transformation and omnichannel banking platforms. Skills React Native React.js JavaScript Employment Type Full-time

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