Senior Software Engineer (React-Native, Mobile)

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on our Kick mobile app, which serves millions of users worldwide. We are looking for a mid-level React Native Mobile Engineer who has a passion for mobile app development and a track record of delivering high-quality, user-friendly applications. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about the entire app development process—from coding and deployment to monitoring and operations—this position is perfect for you. You'll bring a strong customer-centric approach and take pride in delivering seamless, reliable mobile experiences. Your expertise in clean, elegant code and technical problem-solving will be instrumental in enhancing our mobile app's functionality and performance.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile applications using React Native; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features; Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications; Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs to improve application performance; Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and enforce best practices; Deploy applications to app stores and manage the submission process; Monitor app performance and user feedback to identify areas for improvement; Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve our app

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Demonstrated and proven experience in building highly performant production mobile applications in React Native; Proven track record of app development through to deployment in app stores, as well as monitoring and operations; Passion for mobile app development; Track record of delivering high-quality, user-friendly applications; Strong customer-centric approach; Expertise in clean, elegant code and technical problem-solving

Nice to have

Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript; Demonstrated experience with mobile UI/UX design principles and best practices; Solid understanding of the full mobile development lifecycle; Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective teamwork in collaborative environments; Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, tools, and methodologies

Benefits

Ballots for major sporting and music events; Time with partners and ambassadors, and exclusive office sessions with leading streamers, creators and industry guests; Spin the Wheel Fridays on birthday and work anniversary, with prizes up to $1,000 or a car; EV subscriptions, novated leasing, energy savings through Origin, and everyday discounts and cash back through Paylab Rewards; The ultimate sandbox: 1 in 3 of our people level up their role every year; Market-synced pay, a performance-based bonus and a high-value referral bonus; 30 days combined annual and personal leave for full-time employees; 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers, plus a 12-week return to work with fully paid Fridays off; Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, and 7% off Bupa health cover with extras waiting periods waived; Wednesday massages, a meditation space, parenting facilities, and bike storage, lockers and showers for active commuters; Daily catered breakfast, free barista coffee, juices and smoothies, and snack walls and drink fridges on every floor; Pool tables, table tennis, gaming consoles, an F1 simulator, social sports teams and the Corporate Games; Mid-year and end-of-year celebrations, team budgets for wins and milestones, and a paid volunteer day each year