Mobile Developer at OneCart

Job Description

• OneCart is looking to hire a Mobile Developer to use a wide range of mobile and web technologies and component libraries to build systems, new features and smart interactions on our mobile platforms, providing our customers with industry leading user experiences.
• The primary focus will be the hands-on development of React Native applications and their integration with back-end services and working alongside other engineers on different layers of the infrastructure.

Technical Requirements

• Design and build applications for our React Native platforms.
• To make independent and creative technical contributions relating to developing, testing, debugging, maintaining, and documenting components and applications.
• To program well-designed, testable, efficient code that follows specified design patterns and architecture.
• Develop and design documentation to satisfy requirements and solution objectives.
• Optimising performance for both Android and Apple apps
• Diagnose and fix bugs and performance issues
• Maintain and ensure high-quality code
• Distribute apps to QA/UAT teams and assist in user acceptance testing as needed
• Occasionally work with business stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications
• Deploy and maintain the apps on the App Stores
• Integrate designs and wireframes within the application code
• Monitor user interactions and convert them into insightful information
• Write application interface code
• Optimise components to work seamlessly across different devices
• Ensure proper user information authentication
• Develop a flexible and well-structured front-end architecture, along with the APIs to support it
• Production and technical support of the mobile apps upon launch
• Keep up to date on the latest industry trends in mobile technologies.

Non-Technical Requirements

• Constant interaction with other developer teams and design teams to discuss UI ideas
• A thorough review of applications needs and interfacing elements
• Follow proper documentation for changes in application and further updates
• Work and collaborate with the rest of the engineering team
• Work with product team and graphic designers

Effective teamwork and Self –Management

• Maintain a positive attitude
• Take ownership of driving your career development (skills and knowledge)
• Plan and prioritise, demonstrating abilities to manage competing demands to achieve agreed deliverables
• Communicate effectively, maintain relationships
• Follow any lawful and reasonable instruction from your line manager
• Act as part of the Development team by assisting other members of the team to achieve common goals
• Consistently live and be an example of the Company values
• Timely reporting of all instances of suspected or proven fraud via the appropriate reporting channel
• Adherence to the company policies and associated company policies and procedures

Must have Skills

• Developing applications in React Native, including component design and state management for specific use cases
• Basic front-end JavaScript/TypeScript experience
• Developing REST APIs
• General understanding of infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines and the willingness to learn more
• Strong math skills and excellent working knowledge of debugging tools
• Competence in writing crisp, easy-to-maintain codes by following the best coding practices.
• Openness to learning up-and-coming tools and processes
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative agile environment

Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications & Experience required for this position

• Preferred diploma/degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or similar.
• 3+ years of experience in development
• Proficiency with React Native, React, and Typescript.
• Experience creating React Native mobile solutions.
• Familiarity with push notifications and cloud messaging application programming interfaces.
• Experience of working with XML/JSON data models and integration with REST APIs
• A thorough understanding of React Native and its core principles.
• Proven track record building and releasing new products from conception to production