Lead Mobile Software Engineer - React Native

Lead Mobile Software Engineer - React Native

Full-Time 80000 - 100000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Broughton Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the evolution of a large-scale mobile platform using React Native.
  • Company: Dynamic tech company in London with a hybrid work model.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Join a fast-paced environment with exciting challenges and career advancement.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by modernising legacy systems and leading a talented team.
  • Qualifications: Strong React Native experience and proven leadership skills required.

The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 Β£ per year.

Lead Mobile Software Engineer React Native (Hybrid) London (2 days onsite)

The Role

  • Own the evolution of a large-scale mobile platform as it transitions from a complex brownfield native estate to React Native.
  • Define architecture, guide tooling decisions, and lead a high-performing team balancing speed, quality, and scalability in a real-world, high-traffic environment.

What You ll Do

  • Lead React Native and hybrid mobile strategy across iOS & Android.
  • Navigate brownfield architecture and modernise legacy systems.
  • Decide when to go hybrid vs native.
  • Drive architecture, POCs, and integration (Swift/Kotlin + React Native).
  • Shape tools, standards, and engineering practices.
  • Build, lead, and measure a high-performing team.
  • Remove blockers and accelerate delivery.

What You Bring

  • Strong React Native experience at scale.
  • Background working in complex/brownfield environments.
  • Solid JavaScript/TypeScript + React skills.
  • Working knowledge of Swift and Kotlin.
  • Proven leadership and team-building experience.

Bonus

  • Retail or high-scale consumer apps.
  • Native module bridging / WebView experience.

Big impact. Complex systems. Real ownership.

Lead Mobile Software Engineer - React Native employer: Broughton Group

As a Lead Mobile Software Engineer at our London office, you will thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment that champions creativity and collaboration. We offer a hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development within a high-performing team. Join us to make a significant impact on our large-scale mobile platform while enjoying the unique advantages of working in one of the world's most vibrant cities.

Broughton Group

Contact Details:

Broughton Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Lead Mobile Software Engineer - React Native

React Native
JavaScript
TypeScript
Swift
Kotlin
Architecture Design
Hybrid Mobile Strategy