Kuda is a full-service, app-based digital bank. Our mission is to be the go-to bank not just for those living on the African continent, but also for the African diaspora wherever they might live, anywhere in the world. Kuda is free of ridiculous banking charges and great at helping customers budget, spend smartly, and save more.
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We are looking for a result-driven React Native developer who will work as part of a small team to build React Native iOS / Android applications for Kuda.
S/he will be responsible for building, maintaining and architecting React Native applications with clean code.
Responsibilities
Work as part of a small team to build React Native iOS / Android applications for Kuda
Architect, build and maintain excellent React Native applications with clean code
Implement pixel perfect UI's that match designs
Implement clean, modern, smooth animations and transitions that provide an excellent user experience
Integrate third-party API's
Write unit and integration tests
Release applications to the Apple and Google Play stores
Work with native modules when required
Complete one/two-week sprints, and participate in sprint retrospectives and daily stand ups
Interface with team-mates and other stakeholders via Slack, Zoom, and email
Work with modern tools including Jira, Slack, GitHub, Google Docs, etc
Be part of a community of React Native developers who share knowledge and help each other as problems arise
Follow Kuda's detailed development process
Requirements
2+ years of professional experience working with React Native
3+ years of professional software development experience
Ability to write well-documented, clean JavaScript code
Experience working with Swift, Objective C, and Java a plus but not required.
Familiarity with native build tools, like XCode, Grade (Android Studio, Intellij)
Understanding of REST APIs, the document request model, and offline storage
Experience with automated testing suites, like (Jest or Mocha)
Meaningful experience working on large, complex systems
Ability to take extreme ownership over your work. Every day is a challenge to ensure you are performing to the expectations you and your team have agreed upon, both in regards to estimates and to the general process
An understanding of React Native best practices and a commitment to following them
Ability to work through new and difficult React Native issues and contribute to libraries as needed
Ability to create and maintain continuous integration and delivery of React Native applications
Ability to communicate effectively using various media
A passion for software development. It’s not just your career, it’s also your hobby. You’re constantly striving to learn new things and improve. You follow industry news, regularly tinker with new technologies, and read books and blogs to keep your skills current
You work well within a team environment and enjoy working in the office with your colleagues
Rock solid at working with third-party dependencies and debugging dependency conflict