Mobile Engineer (Remote from Kenya) at Jobgether

, , Kenya -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mobile Applications, React Native, Quality Assurance, Collaboration, State Management, Backend Integration, Performance Optimization, Problem-Solving, Debugging, Communication, Cross-Functional Teams, Swift, Java, Unit Testing, End-To-End Testing, WebView

Industry

Internet Marketplace Platforms

Description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Mobile Engineer in Kenya. In this role, you will join a distributed mobile engineering team focused on delivering a seamless and high-quality mobile experience for a global user base. You will work at the intersection of native mobile and web technologies, contributing to a hybrid application that blends React Native and web-based components. The position offers strong technical ownership, close collaboration with product and design teams, and the opportunity to solve complex challenges at scale. You will play a key role in improving performance, usability, and maintainability across the mobile platform. This is a fully remote role within a collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment. Your work will directly impact how users interact with critical HR and payroll workflows worldwide. \n Accountabilities: Design, build, and maintain robust mobile applications using React Native with a strong focus on quality and performance Collaborate closely with frontend, backend, product, and design teams to deliver seamless and intuitive user experiences Contribute to both native mobile features and embedded web flows, improving hybrid app interactions Own initiatives end to end, from technical design through implementation and release Implement efficient state management solutions to ensure reliable data flow across the application Ensure smooth integration between mobile applications and backend services, particularly Node.js-based APIs Optimize applications for responsiveness, scalability, and long-term maintainability Stay current with mobile development trends and proactively suggest technical improvements Requirements: 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 3+ years working with React and React Native Strong expertise in React, TypeScript, and modern state management patterns Proven experience publishing and maintaining applications on mobile app stores Solid understanding of WebView behavior and native-to-web communication patterns Strong grasp of mobile architecture principles and best practices for high-quality delivery Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional, remote teams Experience with Swift, Java, or OTA updates is a plus Experience writing unit tests using React Native Testing Library and Vitest Experience with end-to-end testing frameworks such as Detox Benefits: Competitive and location-aware compensation Stock grant opportunities depending on role, location, and employment status Additional benefits and perks tailored to your country of residence Fully remote work with flexible arrangements Optional access to shared workspaces such as WeWork Inclusive and diverse work environment with equal opportunity practices \n Why Apply Through Jobgether? We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain robust mobile applications using React Native while collaborating closely with various teams. You will own initiatives from technical design through implementation and release, ensuring high-quality delivery.