React Native Lead Developer (Framingham)

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Lead Engineer specializing in React Native to design and deliver scalable, high-performance mobile applications. This role will be instrumental in defining the technical vision, driving architecture decisions, and building enterprise-grade mobile solutions using React Native, TypeScript, and Expo. The ideal candidate will combine strategic leadership with hands-on engineering expertise, working closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Product, Design, Backend, and DevOps to deliver secure, responsive, and maintainable applications across iOS and Android platforms.

Key Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership and oversee day-to-day mobile engineering operations Define and drive mobile architecture strategy aligned with business objectives Lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance applications using React Native and TypeScript Architect reusable, modular components and implement scalable state management solutions (Redux, Zustand, Context API) Design robust navigation, deep linking, and routing strategies using React Navigation and Expo Router Implement secure authentication mechanisms (OAuth, OIDC, biometrics, secure storage, token lifecycle management) Integrate native modules (Swift, Kotlin) for SDKs such as payments, analytics, push notifications, and device security Optimize application performance including startup time, memory usage, rendering, and offline capabilities Establish and manage CI/CD pipelines (Fastlane, EAS Build, App Store Connect, Google Play Console) Lead app release management, versioning strategy, and compliance with app store guidelines Ensure adherence to security best practices, privacy regulations, and accessibility standards Collaborate with backend teams to define API contracts and optimize mobile-backend interactions Drive automated testing strategies (Jest, React Native Testing Library, Detox) and enforce code quality standards Mentor engineering teams and promote best practices, ownership, and continuous improvement Participate in architecture reviews and long-term platform roadmap planning Required Qualifications: Strong hands-on experience building production-grade applications using React Native and TypeScript Deep understanding of the Expo ecosystem, including EAS, OTA updates, and build pipelines Expertise in mobile architecture patterns (Clean Architecture, MVVM, modular design) Experience integrating native iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin) modules within React Native applications Strong knowledge of mobile application lifecycle, performance tuning, and memory management Experience with push notifications, deep linking, analytics SDKs, and mobile security frameworks Proficiency in authentication protocols such as OAuth, OIDC, and secure token handling Experience with API integrations (REST, GraphQL) and offline-first/resilient design patterns Strong understanding of mobile DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and release governance Proven ability to collaborate in Agile environments and influence cross-functional teams Ability to balance hands-on development with strategic architectural leadership Basic Qualifications: ~ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) ~10+ years of overall software development experience ~6+ years of hands-on mobile development experience ~4+ years leading React Native applications in production environments ~ Proven experience delivering applications to both Apple App Store and Google Play Store ~ Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP ~ Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices ~ Demonstrated leadership experience in mentoring engineers and driving technical direction ~ Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with a focus on scalable architecture Mandatory Skills: React Native Native iOS Development