Technical Lead - Mobile/React Native (Perm, Canada)

Significant experience in software engineering as either a Senior Engineer leading projects and mentoring or as a Technical Lead. Strong React Native experience. Experience working directly with clients or customers to understand technical requirements. Experience leading software engineering teams through technical delivery and either direct line management or mentoring. Proficiency with platform-specific implementations (iOS/Android) and native module integration. Experience with state management solutions (Redux Toolkit, Zustand, Context API, or similar). Experience integrating RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints. Strong understanding of mobile app lifecycle, memory management, and performance best practices. Knowledge of mobile-specific UI/UX patterns and responsive design principles. Knowledge of offline data synchronization and caching strategies. Understanding of accessibility standards and internationalization. Deep understanding of agile ways of working, best practices and design patterns. Deep understanding of test-driven development and testing best practices. Deep understanding of version control tools, e.g. Git. Understanding of operational concerns (such as monitoring, performance testing, security considerations, accessibility, GDPR). Empathy and people skills.

Provide technical and line-management leadership to your development team. Take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects. Identify and resolve blockers before they become issues. Ensure best practices in software development, DevOps, and agile methodologies are upheld within the team. Work directly with clients, translating requirements into technical briefs. Shape and define architectural decisions ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability. Provide updates to client and Nearform leadership to ensure clear understanding of project status and drive good decision-making.