Senior React Lead

About the Role At Retro Rabbit, we don’t just build apps; we create experiences that move industries forward. We’re looking for a Senior React Consultant who thrives at the intersection of technology, architecture, and mentorship. Someone who can shape scalable solutions, guide technical direction, and still roll up their sleeves to write clean, elegant code. If you’re passionate about pushing mobile and web boundaries, crafting seamless user experiences, and uplifting those around you, this might be your next chapter. Key Responsibilities Lead by doing: Design and deliver robust, scalable React and React Native solutions in a collaborative, agile environment Architect with intent: Define and evolve application architectures that balance performance, maintainability, and innovation Mentor with purpose: Support and guide engineers across teams, ensuring engineering excellence becomes part of our culture Champion quality: Set up testing pipelines and CI/CD automation, and ensure apps perform beautifully under real-world conditions Collaborate widely: Partner with designers, delivery teams, and solution engineers to turn ambitious ideas into reliable, impactful products What You Bring React Native Expertise: 5+ years building and maintaining production-grade RN apps JavaScript/TypeScript Skills: Advanced understanding of modern JS and strong TypeScript habits Native Know-How: Comfortable debugging and optimizing across iOS and Android Architecture & Performance: Proven ability to design scalable, high-performing mobile solutions Testing & CI/CD: Hands-on experience with Jest, automated testing, and deployment pipelines Security & Monitoring: Awareness of mobile security best practices and use of tools like Sentry or Crashlytics Leadership: Strong communicator who mentors others and drives engineering standards Why Join Us A technical leader who drives best practices, mentors others, and raises the engineering bar A collaborator who communicates clearly across disciplines — from design to delivery A curious problem solver who enjoys balancing innovation with stability Experience in financial services or other high-regulation industries is a plus, but not essential; curiosity and craft matter more Who We are... SmarTek21, founded in 2006, is an innovative digital transformation leader dedicated to empowering organizations through design-led, data-centric solutions. We believe that exceptional user experiences and intelligent data-driven insights are pivotal in shaping the future of business. At the heart of our approach is Design-Led Engineering, where we combine strategic design principles with cutting‑edge technology to create tailored solutions that deliver significant business outcomes. Our commitment to accelerating digital transformation includes specialized expertise in Agile DevOps, Data Engineering and analytics, Testing Automation and support, and comprehensive Managed Application and Infrastructure Services. We’ve evolved from our consulting and development roots into a full‑spectrum service provider, integrating advanced technologies like Generative AI (GenAI) to facilitate our clients’ seamless, transformative digital journeys. A passion unites our dynamic team of technology visionaries and business strategists for innovation and excellence. At SmarTek21, you’ll join a collaborative environment dedicated to shaping the digital landscape and driving impactful results for organizations worldwide. SmarTek21 is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr