Mobile App Developer - React/iOS/Android - Reading
Mobile App Developer - React/iOS/Android - Reading
£500 - £600 per day (Outside IR35) - Office based in Reading - 3 months rolling
As the Mobile Applications Developer, you will be working for a world-leading provider of highly innovative psychometrics, who has been providing cutting-edge personality, emotional intelligence, and competency tools and qualification programmes for over 15 years.
Role purpose for the Mobile App Developer - React/iOS/Android position:
- The Mobile Developer is responsible for the development, maintenance, and evolution of the companies mobile applications, supporting the delivery of engaging, high-quality digital products to a global audience of practitioners, partners, and clients.
- The role will initially focus on the redevelopment of an existing native iOS and Android application into a single React Native codebase, followed by the ongoing development of new mobile applications and features aligned to product strategy.
- As the first dedicated Mobile Developer within the team, this role offers a significant opportunity to act as a subject matter expert and influence technical direction.
Key Responsibilities for the Mobile App Developer - React/iOS/Android position:
Mobile Application Development:
- Develop and maintain the existing mobile application into React Native, Expo & node.js for both iOS and Android platforms.
- Own the ongoing development, enhancement, and maintenance of their mobile applications.
- Design, build, and implement new features and additional mobile applications in line with product requirements.
- Ensure mobile applications are robust, scalable, and production-ready.
Technical Ownership & Quality for the Mobile App Developer - React/iOS/Android position:
- Act as the subject matter expert for mobile development, providing guidance and best practice across the team.
- Troubleshoot, support, and resolve issues across mobile applications in live environments.
- Apply disciplined development practices, including version control, testing, and documentation.
- Break down business and product requirements into technical solutions and delivery estimates.
Collaboration & Delivery for the Mobile App Developer - React/iOS/Android position:
- Work closely with UX designers, product owners, and fellow engineers to deliver high-quality user experiences.
- Contribute to technical discussions, solution design, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support ad hoc development projects as required by the business.
Person Specification for the Mobile App Developer - React/iOS/Android position:
Experience & Skills:
- Proven experience in a mobile application development role, with delivery of apps into production environments.
- Hands-on experience with React Native, including building and maintaining applications for iOS and Android.
- Strong working knowledge of JavaScript, with exposure to modern frameworks and libraries.
- Experience using source control systems (eg Bitbucket).
- Understanding of mobile data storage, APIs, and integration with Back End services.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured approach to development.
- Estimation and planning experience.
Desirable:
- Experience with Objective-C (iOS) and/or Java (Android).
- Familiarity with TypeScript, RESTful services, TDD, and build automation tooling.
- General web development experience alongside mobile development.
Mobile App Developer - React/iOS/Android - Reading
£500 - £600 per day (Outside IR35) - Office based in Reading - 3 months rolling