Software Engineer IV - React UI+ React Native developer

Candescent is the leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions, transforming digital banking with intelligent solutions. They are seeking a seasoned React Native expert to lead the development of high-performance mobile applications, drive architecture decisions, and mentor engineers while collaborating with various teams to deliver seamless financial experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Design & build advanced mobile applications using React Native (iOS & Android) with clean, maintainable code
• Own architecture for complex features: navigation, state management, performance tuning, offline-first capabilities, deep linking, and modular setup
• Integrate with secure REST/GraphQL APIs, authentication flows (OAuth2, JWT), push notifications, and analytics
• Optimize performance: memory profiling, render optimization, bundle size management, lazy loading, and reducing startup time
• Implement CI/CD for mobile (fastlane/App Center/Bitrise), automated testing, and release pipelines
• Collaborate with Design (Figma) for pixel-perfect UI; ensure Accessibility (A11y) and internationalization (i18n)
• Work closely with Backend teams (Node/Java/Go) on contracts, error handling, observability, and resilience
• Mentor engineers; enforce code quality, reviews, and best practices
• Ensure security & compliance (encryption at rest/in transit, secure storage, device-level security) in line with fintech standards
• Contribute to technical roadmaps, estimations, and stakeholder communication

Requirements:

• 8+ years in software development with 5+ years in React Native building production-grade apps
• Strong in JavaScript/TypeScript, ES6+, and React patterns (Hooks, Context)
• Deep experience in mobile architecture: Redux/RTK/MobX/Zustand, React Navigation, RN bridge, native modules
• Hands-on with native integrations: Android (Kotlin/Java), iOS (Swift/Objective-C), linking native SDKs
• Performance profiling: Flipper, Hermes, Xcode Instruments, Android Profiler; solving jank, memory leaks, FPS drops
• Testing: Jest, React Native Testing Library, Detox; strong CI/CD understanding
• Experience integrating secure APIs, app signing, store submissions, and OTA updates (CodePush/Expo EAS)
• Knowledge of security best practices (secure storage, obfuscation, certificate pinning, anti-tamper, encryption)
• Experience with App Store/Play Store submission processes and handling review feedback