React Native Engineer (Voluntary / Part-Time / Remote)

Location: Remote (UK timezone preferred)

Type: Voluntary, with potential to grow into a paid role

Commitment: Flexible – typically ~16 hours/week

Start date: ASAP

Deadline: Rolling applications

About Us

At Tech Balance, our mission is to become the world’s leading student wellbeing solution.

We’re backed by the UK’s Innovation Agency, named one of the Top 50 Most Innovative Tech Businesses in Essex, and recently completed a successful research study with Kingston University showing strong student engagement and measurable impact.

Operating as a remote team of six, we’re now preparing our first rollouts with universities in the UK and US. This is a unique opportunity to shape a mission-driven product at a pivotal stage—you won’t just write code; you’ll help define how universities support student wellbeing at scale.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain mobile features using React Native
• Manage app state using Redux
• Integrate backend services with Firebase
• Test and debug iOS and Android builds
• Collaborate with the team to shape new features

Skills & Experience

• 2+ years’ experience with React Native, and TypeScript
• 1+ years’ experience with Redux, Firebase
• Experience building and testing apps for both iOS and Android
• Solid understanding of mobile development and debugging
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset

What We Offer

• Meaningful startup experience on a live, mission-driven product
• Real ownership of your work and direct impact on student wellbeing
• Mentoring, personal growth, and regular feedback
• Flexible, remote working (we care more about outcomes than hours)
• Share option scheme (available after 3 months)
• Occasional team socials (normally in London)
• A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive team culture

Hiring Process

We keep our process simple and respectful of your time:

• Application Review & Shortlisting – We’ll review applications on a rolling basis
• Intro Call / Culture Fit Interview – A casual chat to get to know each other
• Technical Task & Final Interview – A practical task followed by a final chat with the founder

How to Apply

If you’re excited by our mission and have the skills to contribute, we’d love to hear from you. Apply via LinkedIn or send your CV and a short cover letter to ryan.bell@techbalance.co.uk.

Tech Balance is an equal-opportunity organisation. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.