Waracle is a 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.
Our growth has been based on great people working collaboratively with innovative clients, we are constantly seeking the best industry talent to join our dynamic teams, gaining experience and exposure to a range of languages and technologies. We want our work to have a positive impact within our key industries of digital health, financial services and energy. Contributing to a Healthier, Wealthier and Greener world.
Waracle is looking for a Lead React Native Developer to join us on a permanent or contract (Inside IR35) basis.
The React Native Developer will be based from our London office in a hybrid working pattern.
We are seeking an experienced React Native Lead Developer to join our dynamic product team, working on cutting-edge mobile applications for the financial services industry. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the technical approach from the ground up, driving best practices and mentoring the team to deliver high-quality mobile experiences.
As a Lead React Native Developer, your responsibilities will include:
Lead technical direction for React Native mobile apps (iOS/Android), setting up development practices from scratch.
Act as a hands-on engineer and technical consultant, guiding the client and team in React Native best practices and architecture.
Utilise open source frameworks to streamline development and deployment processes.
Implement Domain Driven Design (DDD) principles to ensure robust and scalable application structure.
Integrate Gluestack V2 UI framework into the product, enhancing UI/UX functionality.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary product squad consisting of designers, developers, and product managers.
Design and maintain design systems, component libraries, and tools to ensure consistency and reusability.
Ensure adherence to accessibility and UX best practices for a seamless user experience.
Job Requirements
Strong commercial React Native skills and experience, with a solid background delivering apps for iOS and Android.
Experience of the EXPO Framework.
Experience with RESTful APIs and integration.
Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and related front-end technologies.
Comfortable working with changing requirements in a complex environment.
Ability to guide and mentor delivery teams and senior stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience with Domain Driven Design (DDD).
Strong experience with Component Libraries, ideally Gluestack V2 or similar.
Background working within highly regulated environments such as financial services.
Awareness of UX principles and accessibility.
The recruitment process you can expect for this role is an initial call with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner who will chat with you about Waracle, what you are looking for in a new position, the salary for the role, notice period and benefits (the important stuff!).
After that, you'll be invited to a two-stage interview process where you have an opportunity to find out more about the role and showcase your skills and experience. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will guide you through the whole process to your first day with us.
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.
