React Native Architect

Role: React Native Architect

Location: Malern, PA or Charlotte, NC

Job Description:

This person will be a Tech Lead/Architect/Strategist

• This team will be migrating Native Applications into the new React Native Environment and must have experience doing this type of migration as they must be able to see what is ahead and anticipate any potential pitfalls.
• Must have experience in a large enterprise environment and have worked with large development teams of 80 plus developers.
• Will be responsible for the design of best practices
• Will be responsible for the design of the approach to the migration
• React Native expert

Requirements

• Extensive experience developing cross-platform mobile applications using React Native.
• Proficient in bridging native modules, managing platform-specific configurations, and integrating third-party SDKs.
• Robust command of TypeScript for building maintainable, type-safe codebases.
• Deep understanding of mobile performance optimization, including startup time, bundle size, memory management, and frame-rate stability.
• Proficient in UI implementation, state management, and platform-specific behaviors.
• Self-motivated and able to take ownership of projects from conception to delivery.
• Effective collaborator in hybrid work environments (co-located and remote teams).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience to work with a large mobile development organization with more than 10 feature teams
• Experience to lead the React Native adoption for an existing complex native iOS and Android app, using brownfield approach
• Experience with React Native for web.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to and maintain shared cross-platform design systems.
• Hands-on expertise with Expo SDK, EAS Build/Submit/Update, and OTA delivery workflows.
• Familiarity with app distribution platforms (TestFlight, Google Play Console) and automated release pipelines.
• Understanding of CI/CD processes, including GitHub Actions and EAS Build.
• Proactive problem solver with a passion for adopting new mobile technologies and driving development velocity.
• Adaptable to fast-paced environments with evolving priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the adoption of React Native, designing strategies for seamless integration with existing native development teams.
• Architect, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable native app features.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver intuitive, pixel-perfect mobile experiences.
• Continuously optimize app performance and responsiveness.
• Contribute to technical planning and the evolution of Client’s mobile architecture and tooling.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers to strengthen the team’s native expertise.