The Role
Develop and ship cross-platform iOS and Android applications using React Native and TypeScript. Own features from technical design through release and post-launch iteration, contribute to mobile architecture, build native Swift and Kotlin modules, optimize performance, maintain automated testing and CI/CD pipelines, and lead code reviews. The role also includes mentoring engineers, documenting standards, collaborating cross-functionally, and responsibly using AI coding assistants.
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About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled Mobile Application Developer to design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality cross-platform mobile applications using React Native and TypeScript for iOS and Android. This role involves leveraging modern AI coding assistants to accelerate delivery without compromising quality.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test and deploy high-quality cross-platform mobile applications using React Native and TypeScript for iOS and Android
- Take ownership of feature delivery end-to-end, from technical design through release, monitoring and post-launch iteration
- Translate product requirements into clear technical specifications and design documents
- Contribute to and influence the mobile architecture, including state management, navigation, offline behavior, modularization and native bridges
- Work with the React Native New Architecture (Fabric, TurboModules, JSI) and Hermes to deliver performant, memory-efficient applications
- Build and maintain reusable component libraries and shared modules used across multiple Foodhub brands and applications
- Develop and integrate native modules in Swift and Kotlin where required, and debug native build issues across Xcode and Android Studio
- Optimize application performance, including bundle size, startup time, frame rates, list virtualisation, memory usage and crash rates
- Implement and maintain robust automated testing using Jest, React Native Testing Library and end-to-end frameworks such as Detox or Maestro
- Own and improve mobile CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Fast lane, EAS Build, App Center or equivalent
- Lead code reviews with a strong focus on quality, security, accessibility and maintainability
- Establish and maintain project-level AI context configurations and coding standards documentation
- Mentor mid-level and junior engineers on React Native, TypeScript, mobile best practices and the responsible use of AI development tools
- Collaborate closely with Product, Design, Backend, QA and EPOS/POS teams to translate business requirements into well-scoped technical solutions
- Contribute to engineering standards, documentation, technical specifications and the continuous improvement of team processes
Qualifications
- Minimum 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- At least 5 years of hands-on production experience building React Native applications in TypeScript.
- Demonstrable experience shipping and maintaining mobile applications that are live on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Requirements
Required Skills
- Strong, advanced-level TypeScript skills, including strict mode, generics, discriminated unions, utility types and disciplined API typing.
- Practical experience with the React Native New Architecture (Fabric, TurboModules, JSI) and the Hermes JavaScript engine.
- Deep understanding of React Native internals, including the bridge, lifecycle, rendering pipeline, reconciliation and threading model.
- Experience writing or extending native modules in Swift (iOS) and Kotlin (Androi
- d).Proficiency with modern state management approaches such as Redux Toolkit, Zustand, Jotai, MobX or React Query.
- Strong working knowledge of React Navigation, including deep linking, universal links, App Links and complex navigation patterns.
- Experience with offline-first architectures, secure local storage, push notifications, background tasks and OTA updates.
- Hands-on experience with mobile CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Fastlane, EAS Build, Bitrise or App Center.
- Strong testing discipline using Jest, React Native Testing Library and at least one end-to-end framework.
- Solid understanding of REST and/or GraphQL API integration, authentication flows and secure communication on mobile.
- Working knowledge of mobile application security best practices.
- Proficiency with Git and modern branching workflows.
- Daily, hands-on use of AI coding assistants as a core part of the development workfl
- Demonstrated judgement in applying AI assistance appropriately.
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years of professional software engineering experience
- At least 5 years of hands-on production experience building React Native applications in TypeScript
- Experience shipping and maintaining mobile applications live on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store
- Advanced TypeScript skills, including strict mode, generics, discriminated unions, utility types, and disciplined API typing
- Practical experience with React Native New Architecture, including Fabric, TurboModules, JSI, and Hermes
- Deep understanding of React Native internals, bridge, lifecycle, rendering pipeline, reconciliation, and threading model
- Experience writing or extending native modules in Swift and Kotlin
- Proficiency with modern state management such as Redux Toolkit, Zustand, Jotai, MobX, or React Query
- Strong working knowledge of React Navigation, deep linking, universal links, App Links, and complex navigation patterns
- Experience with offline-first architectures, secure local storage, push notifications, background tasks, and OTA updates
- Hands-on experience with mobile CI/CD pipelines using Fastlane, EAS Build, Bitrise, App Center, or equivalent
- Strong testing discipline using Jest, React Native Testing Library, and at least one end-to-end framework
- Understanding of REST and/or GraphQL API integration, authentication flows, and secure mobile communication
- Working knowledge of mobile application security best practices
- Proficiency with Git and modern branching workflows
- Daily hands-on use of AI coding assistants in software development
- Demonstrated judgment in applying AI assistance appropriately
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The Company
What We Do
Foodhub is a food-technology company that operates a cloud-based online ordering marketplace for food delivery and takeaway. Founded in Stoke-on-Trent, it provides technology solutions for restaurants, takeaways, and stadiums, including online ordering, customer engagement, integrated EPOS, marketplace listing, and point-of-sale hardware. Its platform helps food businesses connect with customers, streamline operations, and grow revenue across multiple international markets through digital tools.
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