Excited to grow your career?
Our purpose is to make it easy for people to save and invest for a better future. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at Hargreaves Lansdown.
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don\โt tick every box. If you\โre excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we\โre looking for, please go ahead and apply. Weโd love to hear from you!
About the role
HL are looking for a talented React Native Senior Software Engineer to join our Active Savings product team to help develop and maintain a market leading proposition for our clients. The Savings application allows HL clients to easily deposit cash into a selection of savings accounts offered by partner banks.
This is an opportunity to join the UKโs number one investment services company, managing over ยฃ149.7 billion in assets for more than 1.86 million UK investors. As a secure, and highly respected brand, HL offers you the chance to make a genuine impact within one of the UK\โs most innovative and digitally focused businesses.
Why join us?
Work the way you want โ fully remote from anywhere in Poland/the UK or hybrid from our modern offices.
Healthy work-life balance โ we value your time, which means no overtime culture.
Be part of something big โ your work directly supports a market leader trusted by millions.
Supportive, knowledge-sharing team โ collaborate with experienced engineers who are passionate about clean code, best practices, and continuous learning.
Modern tools & technologies โ develop enterprise-scale solutions in a tech-driven environment.
Your responsibilities
Develop and maintain mobile applications using React Native, React and TypeScript
Frequently lead scoping of initiatives, consider boundaries and non-functional requirements
Propose ideas, contribute to technology choices, and present solutions to the team
Foster a culture of implementing commonly understood design patterns and processes
Integrate with backend services via REST API and/or GraphQL
Work with React Nativeโs new architecture , applying best practices for scalability and performance
Write unit and integration tests using tools like Jest , Detox , and Testing Library
Optimize the performance of mobile applications
Implement and manage state management solutions (e.g., Redux , Mobx )
Collaborate with backend teams and designers to ensure consistency and high-quality deliverables
Strategically improve CI/CD processes and deployment strategies
Troubleshoot complex technical issues and help scale mobile applications
Actively participate in the Scrum process (stand-ups, retrospectives, and technology discussions).
About You
At least 5 years of experience working with React Native, React and TypeScript including enterprise-grade experience (experience with large app decomposition, layers separation, and scalable architecture for enterprise-level applications).
Experience with architecture and design patterns.
Familiarity with different styling solutions (StyleSheet, Styled Components, Unistyles).
Efficient React Native debugging skills โ ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues with React Native applications using debugging tools, logs, and error tracking.
Practical knowledge of JavaScript and testing frameworks (Jest, Detox, Testing Library) .
Experience in Brownfield Development .
Experience working with REST API and/or GraphQL .
Understanding of state management patterns and solutions like Redux and Mobx .
Knowledge of native iOS development (Swift, SwiftUI, Combine) and Android development (Kotlin). Proficiency in using native build tools like Xcode , Gradle , and Android Studio .
Nice to have
Experience integrating mobile apps with external services .
Experience with TurboModules and TurboComponents .
Experience with accessibility (a11y) best practices in mobile apps, including WCAG compliance and keyboard navigation support.
Experience with UX/UI design best practices.
Soft skills & team fit
Collaborative and communicative โ you work well with others, share knowledge, and express ideas clearly.
Solution-oriented and creative โ you tackle challenges with practical, innovative solutions.
Quality-driven with a continuous improvement mindset โ you take pride in delivering clean, secure, and maintainable code while seeking ways to improve.
Eager to learn and adapt โ you embrace new ideas and grow with your team.
Comfortable in Agile environments โ you thrive in cross-functional collaboration and value constructive feedback.
Why us?
Here at HL, weโre the UKโs number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years weโve helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments.
To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We\โre steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do.
What\โs on offer?
Discretionary annual bonus*and annual pay review
25 days* holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure
Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday**
Flexible working options available, including hybrid working
Enhanced parental leave
Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution
Income Protection and Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover)
Private medical insurance*
Health care cash plans โ including optical, dental, and outpatient care
Health screening programme
<- confidential support including mental health counselling and remote GP
Wellhub โ unlimited access to fitness providers and wellness coach sessions
Variety of travel to work schemes with bike storage and shower facilities
Inhouse barista and deli serving subsidised coffee and sandwiches
Two paid volunteering days per year
* dependant on role level
** only available to select during our annual benefits window, in November each year