Summary: The role of React Native Developer involves joining a delivery-focused engineering team to build scalable applications using React Native and Java. This hands-on position requires strong full-stack development skills and experience in Agile environments. The developer will contribute throughout the software development lifecycle, emphasizing code quality and automation. The position is hybrid and offers a competitive day rate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain React Native (Web) applications with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability
- Build and support Java-based backend services for enterprise-scale applications
- Design and implement RESTful APIs, including documentation using OpenAPI Specification (OAS) / YAML
- Apply Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles across frontend and backend components
- Write and maintain unit tests to ensure high levels of code quality and coverage
- Contribute to and support CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
- Ensure code quality, maintainability, and security using tools such as SonarQube and Veracode
- Work collaboratively within Agile teams, participating in ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
- Maintain clear and accurate technical documentation using Confluence
- Track and manage development work using Jira
Key Skills:
- 5+ years' experience developing React Native (Web) applications in a production environment
- 5+ years' experience with Java development
- Strong experience in RESTful API design and development
- Hands-on experience with TDD and automated testing practices
- Solid experience with GitLab, including CI/CD pipelines
- Experience producing and maintaining OpenAPI (OAS) / YAML specifications
- Strong understanding of unit testing frameworks and best practices
- Proven experience working in Agile / Scrum delivery environments
Salary (Rate): £430 daily
City: Knutsford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Role: React Native Developer
Location: Knutsford (Hybrid)
Duration: 6 Months
Day rate: £430 Umbrella Only
We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a delivery-focused engineering team building modern, scalable applications using React Native (Web) and Java. This is a hands-on role requiring strong full-stack development capability, disciplined engineering practices, and experience working in Agile environments.
The role involves contributing across the full software development lifecycle, from design and development through testing, deployment, and ongoing support, with a strong emphasis on code quality, security, and automation.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain React Native (Web) applications with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability
- Build and support Java-based backend services for enterprise-scale applications
- Design and implement RESTful APIs, including documentation using OpenAPI Specification (OAS) / YAML
- Apply Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles across frontend and backend components
- Write and maintain unit tests to ensure high levels of code quality and coverage
- Contribute to and support CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
- Ensure code quality, maintainability, and security using tools such as SonarQube and Veracode
- Work collaboratively within Agile teams, participating in ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
- Maintain clear and accurate technical documentation using Confluence
- Track and manage development work using Jira
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years' experience developing React Native (Web) applications in a production environment
- 5+ years' experience with Java development
- Strong experience in RESTful API design and development
- Hands-on experience with TDD and automated testing practices
- Solid experience with GitLab, including CI/CD pipelines
- Experience producing and maintaining OpenAPI (OAS) / YAML specifications
- Strong understanding of unit testing frameworks and best practices
- Proven experience working in Agile / Scrum delivery environments
