React Native Lead Developer

About the role We are seeking a highly skilled React Native Lead Developer with 7 to 10 years of experience specializing in React Native to join our dynamic team. The role involves designing and implementing innovative solutions in a hybrid work model. The candidate will play a critical role in enhancing our mobile applications, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance and user experience. In this role, you will: + Design and develop scalable mobile applications using React Native to enhance user experience and meet business objectives. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define design and ship new features that align with company goals. + Ensure the performance quality and responsiveness of applications by conducting rigorous testing and optimization. + Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs to maintain application stability and reliability. + Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve application performance and user experience. + Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. + Work closely with product management to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications. + Implement best practices for coding testing and deployment to ensure high-quality deliverables. + Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality and ensure adherence to industry standards. + Collaborate with UI/UX designers to ensure the technical feasibility of designs and a seamless user interface. + Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for all projects to facilitate knowledge sharing and future development. + Engage in regular team meetings to discuss project progress challenges and solutions. + Contribute to the overall architecture and design of the mobile platform ensuring scalability and flexibility. What you need to have to be considered u00b7 Possess a strong understanding of React Native and its core principles with proven experience in developing mobile applications. u00b7 Demonstrate proficiency in JavaScript including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model. u00b7 Exhibit experience with popular React Native workflows such as Redux Flux or MobX. u00b7 Show familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect mobile applications to back-end services. u00b7 Have a solid understanding of mobile application development lifecycle and best practices. u00b7 Display excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. These will help you stand out + Hold a bachelor's degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field. We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role. Work model: Hybrid We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this roleu2019s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2/3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Plano,TX . Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project youu2019re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. Applications will be accepted until November 31 st , 2025. Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary for this position is between $120.500 - $135.000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizantu2019s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizantu2019s applicable plans. Benefits : Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: u00b7 Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance u00b7 Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off u00b7 Long-term/Short-term Disability u00b7 Paid Parental Leave u00b7 Employee Stock Purchase Plan u00b7 401(k) plan and contributionsCognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Created: 2025-11-15