React Native Tech Lead - 6 months - Hybrid - Inside IR35

Summary: An experienced React Native Tech Lead is sought for a 6-month rolling contract with a leading financial services client, offering a hybrid working model with two days per week onsite in Chatham. The role is classified as inside IR35 and involves leading the design and development of scalable mobile and web applications. The position requires collaboration with various teams to deliver user-friendly solutions and provide technical leadership. Strong potential for contract extension is noted.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable mobile and web apps using React Native (Expo), React.js, and Node.js.
• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to define requirements and deliver robust, user-friendly solutions.
• Build reusable, high-performance UI components and integrate third-party services and APIs.
• Set up new repos/modules with appropriate tooling and packages.
• Maintain and enhance existing applications by fixing bugs and adding new features.
• Provide technical leadership through architecture design, code reviews, and mentorship.
• Optimise performance and work with native modules when required.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience with ES6, React, and Expo/React Native in a production environment.
• Strong background in state management (eg Redux, Context API) and performance optimisation in React-based applications.
• Hands-on experience with React tech stack including Hooks, React Navigation, Maps, Gestures, Axios/React Query, and AsyncStorage.
• Solid understanding of HTML5/CSS3, responsive web design, CSS preprocessors, and modern bundling tools.
• Knowledge of UI/UX standards for both iOS and Android, including app release processes for the App Store and Google Play.
• Ability to integrate React Native components into existing native apps and familiarity with Bridge and Bridgeless architectures.
• Strong grasp of mobile development principles and best practices.
• Experienced in Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, unit testing with Jest, and code review processes.

Salary (Rate): £630 daily

City: Chatham

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

React Native Tech Lead - 6 months - Hybrid - Inside IR35

An experienced React Native Tech Lead is required by a leading financial services client on a 6-month rolling contract, with strong potential for extension. This role has been signed off inside IR35 and offers a hybrid working model, with two days per week onsite in Chatham.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable mobile and web apps using React Native (Expo), React.js, and Node.js.
• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to define requirements and deliver robust, user-friendly solutions.
• Build reusable, high-performance UI components and integrate third-party services and APIs.
• Set up new repos/modules with appropriate tooling and packages.
• Maintain and enhance existing applications by fixing bugs and adding new features.
• Provide technical leadership through architecture design, code reviews, and mentorship.
• Optimise performance and work with native modules when required.

What you will Ideally Bring:

• Proven experience with ES6, React, and Expo/React Native in a production environment.
• Strong background in state management (eg Redux, Context API) and performance optimisation in React-based applications.
• Hands-on experience with React tech stack including Hooks, React Navigation, Maps, Gestures, Axios/React Query, and AsyncStorage.
• Solid understanding of HTML5/CSS3, responsive web design, CSS preprocessors, and modern bundling tools.
• Knowledge of UI/UX standards for both iOS and Android, including app release processes for the App Store and Google Play.
• Ability to integrate React Native components into existing native apps and familiarity with Bridge and Bridgeless architectures.
• Strong grasp of mobile development principles and best practices.
• Experienced in Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, unit testing with Jest, and code review processes.

Contract Details:

• Duration: 6 Months
• Location: Chatham 2x Per Week/Remote
• Daily Rate: Up to £630 Per Day (Inside IR35)

React Native Tech Lead - 6 months - Hybrid - Inside IR35