Maintain strong relationships and continuity with three existing contractors, leveraging their expertise during the transition period.
Lead the recruitment and onboarding of three new, full-time React Native engineers, with the goal of establishing a high-performing in-house team.
Provide mentorship, coaching, and performance management to foster the professional growth of team members.
Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development discussions.
Drive the technical vision and roadmap for our app, ensuring alignment with overall product goals.
Oversee the architecture, design, and implementation of new features and improvements.
Define and adopt best practices in code quality, testing, and application performance.
Design, implement, and optimize robust processes across the SDLC, from development and testing to release and monitoring
Implement effective monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and address production issues.
Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate product requirements into technical specifications.
Communicate technical concepts and decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Act as a key liaison between the development team and other departments.

Proven experience (3+ years) in a leadership role, such as Engineering Manager or Tech Lead with a focus on mobile application development.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Deep expertise in React Native development.
Hands-on experience with Expo for building and deploying React Native applications.
Proficiency with state management libraries, specifically Zustand.
Experience with data fetching and caching libraries, particularly React Query.
Familiarity with error tracking and monitoring tools like Sentry.
Solid understanding of mobile application architecture patterns and best practices.
Strong understanding of testing principles and experience implementing various testing strategies.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Engineering Manager – Mobile, React Native

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