Senior Developer - React Native in Glasgow

Waracle are looking for a Senior React Native Developer for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation. We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations.

This is a Hybrid role, offering the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life, with 2 days a week spent connecting with colleagues in either our Glasgow or Dundee offices.

Role overview

As a Senior React Native Developer, you will be a vital technical pillar within your squad. You will design and deliver end-to-end features and subsystems, ensuring our codebases remain modular, reusable, and scalable. Beyond code, this role is deeply collaborative. If you enjoy lifting others up, mentoring junior colleagues, and bringing empathy to technical problem-solving, you will find a highly rewarding home here.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Technical Excellence & Delivery: Designing and delivering end-to-end features and small subsystems; optimising app performance, accessibility, and responsiveness; and being accountable for successful delivery of features.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Explaining technical trade-offs in plain language; and presenting demos confidently to clients and stakeholders to shape tactical direction.
• Leadership & Team Collaboration: Leading delivery of specific features or workstreams; and mentoring junior colleagues in both craft and process.
• Culture & Community of Practice: Regularly mentoring others across the practice; and representing Waracle in interviews and recruitment panels.

What you’ll bring to the role:

We know that great developers come from all backgrounds. If you meet the core requirements and see yourself thriving here, please don’t hesitate to apply!

• Core Delivery Experience: A proven track record of delivering complex digital products with a strong grasp of software engineering fundamentals (design patterns, maintainability, security).
• Mobile & Integration Tech: Extensive experience building and delivering mobile applications using React Native and Expo.
• Architecture & Testing: Expertise in designing scalable solutions and defining robust testing strategies across unit, integration, and UI layers.
• API & Integration Development: Strong experience consuming complex APIs and managing real-time data flows.
• Microsoft & Cloud Awareness: Experience working within Microsoft-centric environments, including Azure-based ecosystems.
• Full-Stack Mindset: Comfortable contributing across frontend and backend development to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Teamwork & Leadership: Excellent problem-solving skills with a natural ability to work independently, combined with strong collaboration skills and a willingness to work closely with stakeholders.

Recruitment Process

• Initial Chat: You’ll have a call with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner to talk about Waracle, your career goals, and the “important stuff” like salary and benefits.
• Two-Stage Interview: You’ll be invited to showcase your skills and find out more about the role.
• Supportive Onboarding: Your Talent Partner will guide you through the whole process right up to your first day.

Our Benefits

We believe in supporting our team, inside and outside of work. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect:

• Rest & Recharge: You'll receive 27 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, totaling 35 days of holiday to unwind and pursue your passions.
• Financial Future & Security: Plan for retirement with our company-matched 5% pension contribution. For added peace of mind, we also offer a Death in Service benefit, providing 2 x your annual salary for your loved ones.
• Health & Wellness: Our Medicash Health Cash Plans help cover everyday healthcare costs, complemented by an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support, and Group Sickness Cover for peace of mind.
• Flexible Working: We champion hybrid working, providing a home office setup budget to ensure you're comfortable and productive wherever you are.
• Learning & Development: Invest in yourself with access to Udemy Business and a dedicated learning and development budget for continuous growth.
• Lifestyle Perks: Make the most of our Cycle to Work Scheme, and enjoy exclusive gym and retail discounts.
• Family First: Our enhanced parental leave policies include support for fertility journeys, recognising diverse family needs.
• Community & Connection: We foster a vibrant culture with regular fun meet-ups and lunch on us in the office once a month. You'll also have the opportunity to make a local impact through Spirit of Waracle, our initiative for getting involved in charitable causes locally, building strong team bonds and giving back.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.