Software Development Engineer II (React Native)

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 1 years

Location: Bengaluru

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a talented and passionate SDE II – React Native Developer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for developing high-quality mobile applications that deliver seamless performance and exceptional user experiences across iOS and Android platforms. You will collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable, and efficient code.

As an SDE II, you are expected to bring strong technical expertise in React Native, a deep understanding of mobile application architecture, and the ability to write clean, reusable, and optimized code. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building polished, high-performing apps and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, Develop & Maintain: Build cross-platform mobile applications using React Native with a focus on scalability, performance, and user experience.
• End-to-End Ownership: Take ownership of features from design to deployment, ensuring smooth integration with backend systems and consistent UI across devices.
• Code Quality: Write clean, modular, and maintainable code following best practices and design patterns in React Native development.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and fix performance bottlenecks, ensure smooth animations and transitions, and optimize apps for speed and responsiveness.
• API Integration: Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services efficiently.
• Debugging & Troubleshooting: Diagnose issues, fix bugs, and ensure application stability and reliability.
• Collaboration: Work closely with designers, QA engineers, and product managers to deliver robust features and improvements within deadlines.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest trends, tools, and best practices in mobile development and bring innovative ideas to enhance the product and development process.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 1–4 years of hands-on experience in developing mobile applications using React Native.
• Strong understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, and React fundamentals.
• Experience with state management libraries such as Redux, MobX, or Recoil.
• Proficiency in integrating APIs, working with asynchronous programming, and handling RESTful data exchange.
• Familiarity with native modules, bridging concepts, and mobile debugging tools.
• Understanding of mobile UI/UX principles, responsive design, and platform-specific design guidelines (Material Design, Human Interface Guidelines).
• Knowledge of version control systems such as Git and experience with CI/CD pipelines for mobile applications.
• Basic understanding of mobile security, performance optimization, and offline data management.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with native Android (Kotlin/Java) or iOS (Swift/Objective-C) development.
• Exposure to testing frameworks like Jest, Detox, or Appium.
• Familiarity with App Store and Play Store deployment processes.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience working in cross-functional teams.