Software Engineer - Frontend (React / React Native) in Edinburgh

Software Engineer - Frontend (React / React Native) in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Full-Time 37800 - 46200 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Join our Sportsbook team to enhance app performance and improve core codebase.
  • Company: FanDuel, a leading mobile gaming company with a fun and innovative culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, professional development, and generous leave policies.
  • Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  • Why this job: Work on exciting projects that fans love and grow your skills in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: 2-3 years of mobile app experience, strong React Native skills, and a passion for performance.

The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.

The Position We're looking for a Software Engineer (React Native / React ) to join our Sportsbook engineering team.

You'll be working on foundational engineering, focusing on improving the underlying frameworks, tooling, and performance that enable Fan Duel to deliver an exciting and innovative customer experience.

Working with our React Native Sportsbook application, you'll contribute to app performance improvements and help enhance our core codebase to improve quality, scalability, and developer experience.

We're looking for engineers who are collaborative, curious, and committed to developing their skills.

The ideal candidate has practical experience with React Native and an interest in mobile performance, tooling, and best practices.

Exposure to native Android or i OS development is a plus.

As a member of this team, you will contribute to the foundations of our mobile platform, helping Fan Duel engineers deliver features more effectively while maintaining platform quality and engineering best practices.

We are a growth company, so there are plenty of opportunities for you to learn & grow with us.

Some of your responsibilities will include: Contributing to the core React Native codebase that underpins our Sportsbook application Working on app launch performance and broader performance improvements Building and maintaining frameworks, tooling, and shared components to support feature teams Collaborating with engineers across domains to solve cross-cutting technical challenges Implementing pragmatic solutions that balance performance, maintainability, and scalability Participate in code reviews, share knowledge, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Joining our on-call rota, sharing out of hours support duties as part of our incident response process What We're Looking For2–3 years of experience building mobile applications Strong practical experience with React Native OR React Interest in performance optimization, tooling, and frameworks as well as app features Native Android (Kotlin/Java) or i OS (Swift) experience is a plus Familiarity with mobile app development best practices and testing approaches Exposure to Agile development and collaborative team environments Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate technical trade-offs with guidance Additionally, our Engineers are able to: Contribute to technical discussions and share ideas to improve platform quality and developer experience Take ownership of tasks and deliver features from implementation through to release with support from senior team members Seek out opportunities to learn, grow, and expand technical expertise Participate in engineering community initiatives and adopt best practices across the organization PLAYER BENEFITSWe treat our team right From our many opportunities for professional development to our generous insurance and paid leave policies, we’re committed to making sure our employees get as much out of Fan Duel as we ask them to give.

Competitive compensation is just the beginning.

As part of our team, you can expect: An exciting and fun environment committed to driving real growth Opportunities to build really cool products that fans love Career and professional development resources to help you refine your game plan for owning and driving your career and development Be well, save well and live well - with Fan Duel Total Rewards your benefits are one highlight reel after another ABOUT FANDUELFan Duel Group is the premier mobile gaming company in the United States and Canada.

Fan Duel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across mobile wagering including: America’s #1 Sportsbook, Fan Duel Sportsbook; its leading i Gaming platform, Fan Duel Casino; the industry’s unquestioned leader in horse racing and advance-deposit wagering, Fan Duel Racing; and its daily fantasy sports product.

In addition, Fan Duel Group operates Fan Duel TV, its broadly distributed linear cable television network and Fan Duel TV+, its leading direct-to-consumer OTT platform.

Fan Duel Group has a presence across all 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

The company is based in New York with US offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Jersey City, as well as global offices in Canada and Scotland.

The company’s affiliates have offices worldwide, including in Ireland, Portugal, Romania, and Australia.

Fan Duel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT).

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fan Duel is an equal opportunities employer.

Diversity and inclusion in Fan Duel means that we respect and value everyone as individuals.

We don't tolerate bias, judgement or harassment.

Our focus is on developing employees so that they reach their full potential.

Fan Duel is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please email Benefits@fanduel. com.

The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules.

You don’t have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed.

If your skills are transferable and you are in the ballpark experience-wise, we'd love to speak to you!

Software Engineer - Frontend (React / React Native) in Edinburgh employer: FanDuel

At FanDuel, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation thrives and every team member plays a crucial role in delivering outstanding customer experiences. Our culture fosters collaboration, trust, and personal development, with clear career pathways and ample learning opportunities, all while enjoying a competitive financial package that includes flexible working arrangements. Located in the vibrant city of New York, our teams are empowered to take ownership of their projects, ensuring a sense of achievement as they contribute to the forefront of mobile gaming.

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Contact Details:

FanDuel Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Software Engineer - Frontend (React / React Native) in Edinburgh

React Native
React
Mobile Application Development
Performance Optimisation
Tooling
Framework Development
Native Android (Kotlin/Java)