Johannesburg: React Native Developer

About the Role We are seeking a motivated React Native Developer to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to work on real-world mobile applications, contribute to dynamic user experiences, and grow your technical expertise in a collaborative, Agile environment. You will develop and maintain high-quality mobile apps using React Native , while ensuring clean code, performance, and scalability. This role is ideal for developers who are eager to learn, take ownership of their work, and make a tangible impact in a fast-paced, product-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Development & Architecture Develop high-quality mobile applications using React Native , JavaScript, and TypeScript. Deliver clean, functional, and defect-free code aligned with agreed timelines and standards. Maintain and enhance existing mobile codebases, ensuring long-term performance and scalability. Integrate apps with RESTful APIs (NodeJS backend experience is a strong advantage). Implement Firebase features, including Authentication and Cloud Messaging . Translate UI/UX designs into fully functional, user-friendly mobile applications. Handle navigation, forms, validations, and role-based flows. Conduct unit testing, debugging, and deployment to Android and iOS app stores. Optimize app performance and fix issues in production environments. Collaboration & Process Collaborate with cross-functional teams including backend developers, designers, testers, and product stakeholders. Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and code reviews. Research, suggest, and apply new tools or techniques to improve the product or development process. Take ownership of your code and contribute to team knowledge sharing. Requirements & Qualifications Must-Have Skills: 3–5 years of hands-on experience in mobile app development. 3 years of experience with React Native in production apps. Strong proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript , React Hooks , and Redux . Integration experience with RESTful APIs ; NodeJS backend knowledge is an advantage. Hands-on experience with Firebase (Authentication, Cloud Messaging). Knowledge of Android and iOS build processes , debugging, and app store requirements. Familiarity with Git and collaborative workflows (e.g., GitHub). Experience handling navigation, forms, validations, and role-based flows. Performance optimization and bug fixing in React Native apps. Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with backend developers and product stakeholders. Candidate should be comfortable working on an existing codebase . Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently. Ability to deliver features incrementally and provide daily/weekly progress updates. Experience working in fast-paced startup or product-driven environments is preferred. Bonus Skills: Experience with payments , location-based features , or ride-hailing/logistics apps . Necessary Qualifications: Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. Additional Information Proposed Start Date: February 2026 (Negotiable) Location: Johannesburg Contract Duration: 6-12 Months (with possibility of renewal) Salary: Negotiable