Senior React Native Engineer

MarineTraffic
United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
$26,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Geographic Information Systems Artificial Intelligence IOS Applications Apple IOS App Store (IOS) Mobile Application Development Profiling Computer Programming Data Visualization Github
+13 more
Google Maps Push Technology Systems Integration TypeScript ReactJS Large Language Models Kotlin Git Flow Real Time Data React Native React Redux Restful APIs Software Version Control

Job description

Marathon TS is seeking a Senior React Native Engineer for a contract role to maintain and evolve our consumer weather applications on iOS and Android. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build performant mobile apps and features, including real-time forecasts, interactive maps, and AI-driven experiences., * Designing, building, and shipping features for TWCo mobile apps across iOS and Android using React Native.

  • Collaborating with product managers, designers, and data teams to translate weather data and AI capabilities into intuitive user experiences.
  • Owning performance profiling and optimization to ensure smooth rendering, fast load times, and reliable behavior under real-world network conditions.
  • Integrating with backend APIs, real-time data streams, and third-party SDKs for weather data, mapping, push notifications, and analytics.
  • Contributing to mobile architecture decisions, code standards, and review practices that maintain quality across an actively developed codebase.

Requirements

The ideal candidate possesses expert-level command of React Native and the mobile development lifecycle, with a focus on optimization and reliability at scale. Success requires strong technical decision-making and clear communication to align engineering standards with product goals., * Programming Skills: Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript, with strong command of React Native and its ecosystem.

  • Platform Knowledge: Solid understanding of iOS and Android platforms, including native module bridging, platform-specific behavior, and app store deployment requirements.
  • API Integration: Experience consuming REST APIs, handling real-time data, and managing complex client-side state with tools such as Redux, Zustand, or React Query.
  • Version Control: Proficient in Git-based workflows and code collaboration via GitHub or similar platforms.
  • Strong problem-solving instincts and the ability to operate effectively in a self-directed, fast-paced, consumer-facing product environment.
  • Experience with geospatial data, mapping libraries (e.g., Mapbox, Google Maps), or data visualization. (Nice to have)
  • Familiarity with AI feature integration in mobile products, such as personalization, on-device inference, or LLM-backed experiences. (Nice to have)
  • Exposure to native iOS (Swift/Objective-C) or Android (Kotlin/Java) development. (Nice to have)

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