Lead Software Engineer – React Native & React.js

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

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.