Mobile Engineer in LATIN AMERICA

Who We Are

Kajae is a premium staff augmentation company, that connects top global talents to thriving US companies and clients offering fully remote opportunities. Our team hails from over 15 different countries, with the majority coming from the Philippines and Latin America. We pride ourselves on our tight-knit culture and strong bonds, despite working remotely across diverse timezones.

Benefits

• Competitive salary. Receive your pay in USD! 100% fully remote work setup. Work from home or work from anywhere in the world— forever! Eliminate the hassles of commuting and be around family more without missing out on life’s biggest moments.

• Healthy work-life balance. There’s nothing we prioritize more. We do regular check-ins with the team for the first few months to provide support and work advice. We also make sure you are working with only the best clients and a healthy work environment.

• Health Insurance. Covered after the third month of the contract.

• Mental Health Support Program. We have an in-house mental health professional to make sure our team members have all the support they need.

• Referral Bonuses. Earn up to USD 100 for every successful candidate you refer (because you'll want to tell your friends!)

• Fun virtual events. We have monthly virtual events where everyone gets together, plays fun games, and celebrates special holidays, with many opportunities to win cash and exciting prizes.

• Kajae Spotlight Bonus. With stellar performance comes the Kajae Spotlight cash bonus!

• We have a tribe! Get the chance to engage with the whole team on our team’s social platform and earn coins along the way. Bid on some of our crazy auctions and get the chance to win prizes like Airpods, Apple Watch, Starbucks gift cards, shopping or experience vouchers, and more!

• Continuing Education. 100% free courses are offered through our university partners in the US to earn academic credits for Master’s or Graduate Degree programs.

• All-Expense Paid Summits. Earn your way to our annual Kajae Summit as a reward for your outstanding performance and tenure. The last two summits were held at Palawan, Philippines, and Cusco, Peru (we saw Machu Picchu together!).

Who We Are Looking For:

We are looking for a Senior React Native Developer with extensive experience in building robust and scalable mobile applications. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of React Native, and mobile development best practices, and the ability to lead projects from conception to deployment.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and Maintain Applications:

• Build high-performance mobile apps using React Native for iOS and Android.
• Implement UI/UX designs with pixel-perfect accuracy.

Lead Projects:

• Manage the development process from concept to deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver features.

Ensure Code Quality:

• Write clean, maintainable code and conduct code reviews.
• Implement automated testing and ensure app reliability.

Optimize Performance:

• Identify and resolve bottlenecks and bugs.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and industry trends.

Mentor and Guide:

• Provide mentorship to junior developers and foster a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 7+ years of experience in mobile development, with at least 5 years focused on React Native.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including ES6+ syntax and features.
• Experience with TypeScript and its integration into React Native projects.
• Deep understanding of React Native architecture and best practices for building scalable mobile applications.
• Experience with native mobile development for iOS (Swift, Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin, Java) is a plus.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, third-party libraries, and API integration.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, MobX).
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX principles and ability to implement custom designs.
• Experience with automated testing suites, like Jest, Detox, or Appium.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for mobile applications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of GraphQL and its implementation in mobile applications.
• Understanding of mobile security best practices.
• Experience with mobile performance monitoring tools like Firebase or Sentry.
• Contributions to open-source React Native projects or personal projects that showcase your skills.