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Photon · 1 month ago

React Native Architect_New York

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$72K/yr - $252K/yr

15+ years exp

Photon is seeking an accomplished Mobile Architect with deep expertise in architecting and developing cross-platform mobile applications using React Native. The ideal candidate will lead design decisions, establish technical standards, and drive innovation in mobile app development, particularly in areas like analytics and Generative AI capabilities.

E-CommerceInformation TechnologyMobile AppsWeb DesignWeb Development

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Define and implement end-to-end mobile architecture for cross-platform apps built using React Native (JavaScript/TypeScript)

Architect and optimize integration layers between React Native and native Android (Java/Kotlin) and iOS (Swift/Objective-C) modules

Define and enforce design patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture, Redux/Flux, Reactive paradigms) ensuring scalability and maintainability

Lead proofs of concept (POCs) and prototypes (POVs) for new technologies, especially around GenAI integration in mobile app workflows

Lead the development of custom React Native modules and bridges for integrating with Java-based Android APIs and native libraries

Collaborate with Android and iOS teams to integrate native SDKs and optimize cross-platform interoperability

Implement CI/CD pipelines and manage multi-platform build configurations (Android/iOS)

Oversee secure and performant integration with backend services (REST, GraphQL, Firebase, etc.)

Design and implement mobile analytics frameworks (e.g., Firebase Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics for Firebase, Mixpanel)

Define data capture strategies, tagging plans, and ensure compliance with privacy and data governance standards (GDPR, CCPA)

Lead implementation of mobile accessibility standards (WCAG, ADA compliance) in React Native apps

Collaborate with design and QA teams to build and validate accessible UI components

Develop POVs and POCs leveraging Generative AI (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Gemini, Anthropic APIs) within mobile app contexts—personalized UX, conversational interfaces, smart content generation, etc

Evaluate and recommend frameworks, SDKs, and APIs for AI-driven mobile features

Partner with data science and AI teams to operationalize GenAI capabilities securely and responsibly

Mentor cross-functional teams (frontend, backend, and native developers) on architectural best practices and React Native implementation strategies

Conduct code reviews, performance audits, and architectural assessments

Document architectural decisions, patterns, and technology roadmaps

Collaborate with product, UX, and QA teams to ensure alignment with business and design goals

Optimize React Native app performance, including bridge communication, rendering, and memory usage

Address UI rendering bottlenecks, memory leaks, and API performance issues

Ensure compliance with Google Play Store and Apple App Store submission standards

Qualification

React NativeMobile ArchitectureJava/KotlinSwift/Objective-CGenerative AIMobile AnalyticsCI/CDREST/GraphQLJavaScriptTypeScriptMVVMClean ArchitectureLeadershipCommunication

Required

15+ years of software development experience; 5+ years in mobile architecture

Proven hands-on experience with React Native (JavaScript/TypeScript)

Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, Android SDK, and JavaScript/TypeScript

Experience building custom React Native native modules and bridging native Android/iOS code

Hands-on experience with mobile analytics frameworks and custom event tracking

Deep understanding of mobile accessibility standards, tools, and testing frameworks

Demonstrated experience or POCs using Generative AI technologies (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Hugging Face, Gemini, etc.) within mobile architectures

Familiarity with integrating AI-based conversational or content generation features in mobile apps

JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, React Native CLI / Expo (optional)

Android (Java/Kotlin), iOS (Swift/Objective-C)

REST/GraphQL APIs, Firebase, CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)

Git, Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

MVVM, Redux, Clean Architecture

SOLID principles, Dependency Injection, Reactive Programming (RxJS/Observables)

Strong communication, documentation, and leadership abilities

Experience mentoring and managing development teams

Innovative mindset with a passion for continuous learning and emerging tech

Preferred

Contributions to open-source React Native modules or mobile frameworks

Experience integrating third-party SDKs (payments, authentication, analytics)

Exposure to hybrid architectures combining React Native with native/Flutter modules

Familiarity with edge AI or on-device model deployment

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental benefits

401k retirement plan

Variable pay/incentives

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Company

Photon

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Photon is a technology corporation that provides Strategy Consulting, Creative Design, and Technology Services to global enterprise.

Founded in 2007

London, England, GBR

5001-10000 employees

https://www.photon.in

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