Lead Mobile Software Engineer - React Native in London

Lead Mobile Software Engineer - React Native in London

London Full-Time 80000 - 100000 £ / 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 collaborative environment with exciting challenges and career advancement.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by modernising legacy systems and leading a high-performing team.
  • Qualifications: Strong React Native experience and proven leadership skills required.

The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ 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. You’ll 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 in London employer: Broughton Group

As a Lead Mobile Software Engineer at our London office, you will thrive in a dynamic hybrid work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. We prioritise employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and a supportive culture that values your contributions, ensuring you have the tools and resources to lead a high-performing team effectively. 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 in London

React Native
JavaScript
TypeScript
Swift
Kotlin
Architecture Design
Hybrid Mobile Strategy