Lead Software Engineer – React Native & React.js

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of secure, scalable, and high-performance mobile banking applications using React Native. • Lead frontend development for customer-facing digital banking journeys using React.js and modern frontend technologies. • Define frontend architecture, coding standards, reusable components, and development best practices. • Provide technical leadership, mentor developers, conduct code reviews, and ensure high-quality deliverables. • Collaborate with Product Owners, UX/UI designers, architects, security teams, and backend developers to deliver seamless digital banking experiences. • Oversee integration with APIs, microservices, OAuth/OIDC authentication, and enterprise middleware platforms. • Ensure compliance with banking security standards, regulatory requirements, secure coding practices, and accessibility guidelines. • Drive application performance optimization, scalability, responsiveness, and user experience across mobile and web channels. • Lead technical troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, testing, and production issue resolution. • Support CI/CD automation, DevSecOps practices, and continuous improvement of build, test, and deployment processes. • Participate in sprint planning, technical estimations, design discussions, and other Agile ceremonies. • Coordinate with stakeholders to manage technical risks, delivery timelines, and dependencies. • Required Experience / Knowledge Areas • 7+ years of experience in front-end engineering, including at least 3 years in React Native development and proven experience leading technical delivery. • Banking, financial services, digital channels, internet banking, mobile banking, or fintech experience is mandatory. • Proven experience delivering customer-facing applications with high availability, security, and regulatory compliance requirements. • Strong knowledge of API-driven architecture, microservices, secure authentication, and enterprise-grade integration patterns. • Experience working in large-scale Agile, DevOps, and cross-functional delivery environments. • Strong understanding of mobile security, certificate pinning, OWASP Mobile Top 10, and secure SDLC practices. • Experience leading frontend development teams, defining technical standards, and driving architecture and design decisions. Required Skills • Strong expertise in React Native, React.js, JavaScript (ES6+), and TypeScript. • Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, Redux, Context API, React Hooks, and responsive web design. • Hands-on experience integrating REST APIs, GraphQL APIs, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and JWT authentication. • Strong understanding of mobile application lifecycle management for iOS and Android platforms. • Expertise in state management, reusable component libraries, performance tuning, and mobile application optimization. • Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Agile delivery methodologies, and DevSecOps practices. • Strong skills in code reviews, debugging, automated testing, secure coding, and technical problem-solving. • Ability to mentor developers, manage technical priorities, and ensure adherence to engineering best practices. Preferred Qualifications • Experience delivering mobile and web applications for retail or corporate banking. • Knowledge of mobile application security testing, penetration testing, and regulatory compliance requirements. • Experience with enterprise-scale digital transformation and omnichannel banking platforms. Skills React Native React.js JavaScript