React Native Technical Lead

React Native Technical Lead – Contract 6 Months – Inside IR35 2 days onsite in Chatham SC Cleared or SC ClearableDo you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable mobile and web applications usingReact Native (Expo), React.js, and Node.js . Collaborate with product managers, designers, and cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and deliver robust, user-friendly solutions. Develop high-performing, reusable UI components based on design prototypes. Implement and integrate third-party services, libraries, and APIs. Set up new repositories/modules with appropriate package configurations based on project needs. Maintain and enhance existing applications by fixing bugs and implementing new features. Provide technical leadership and mentorship through architectural discussions, code reviews, and documentation. Work with native modules and optimize app performance across iOS and Android platforms. Contribute to app release cycles and deployments to theApp StoreandGoogle Play . Drive DevOps practices, includingCI/CD , test automation, and infrastructure support. Lead post-production support and collaborate on ongoing improvements.Your Profile Essential Skills & Experience: Advanced proficiency inJavaScript (ES6+), React, and React Native (Expo) . Hands-on experience withstate management tools(e.g., Redux, Context API). Familiarity with React-related technologies: React Hooks, React Navigation, Maps, Gestures, Axios/React Query, AsyncStorage, etc. Solid front-end skills withHTML5, CSS3, Responsive Web Design , and bundling tools. Strong understanding ofUI/UX design principlesfor both iOS and Android. Knowledge of mobile architecture includingBridged and Bridgeless React Nativepatterns. Experience with Git-based workflows, peer code reviews, automated testing usingJEST/React Testing Library , and CI/CD pipelines. Backend integration and experience withNode.jsand third-party APIs. Experience addressing mobile-specific challenges:offline capabilities, real-time data, authentication, push notifications, Bluetooth, media handling , etc.Desirable: Familiarity withFirebase, MongoDB , or other databases. Accessibility implementation and testing using tools likeNVDA/screen readers .