Lead Software Engineer – React Native & React.js

Job 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

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

SkillsReact NativeReact.jsJavaScript