React Native Developer (6 month contract)

at  Rekuten Global

Job Description:
Here at Rakuten Kobo Inc. we offer a casual working start-up environment and a group of friendly and talented individuals. Our employees rank us highly in terms of commitment to work/life balance. We realize that for our people to be innovative, creative and passionate they need to feel valued and supported. We believe in rewarding all our employees with competitive salaries, performance based annual bonuses, stock options and training opportunities.
If you’re looking for a company that inspires passion, personal, and professional growth – join Kobo and come help us on our mission of making reading lives better.
The Role:
Rakuten Kobo is looking for a React Native Developer (6 month contract) to work on our Tolino Reading and Listening cross platform application. You’ll be joining an international team composed of other React Native, iOS, and Android developers working to build new features and maintain a best in class reading/listening experience for our customers. We’re a fun-loving, continuously-learning, help-each-other group and we’re looking for someone who can jump right in.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain high-quality mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms using React Native
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards
• Debug and resolve technical issues, including performance bottlenecks, crashes, and other bugs
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members

Requirements:

• Proven experience in developing mobile applications using React Native.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern front-end development tools.
• Familiarity with native build tools, like Xcode, Android Studio, and Gradle.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and integrating with backend services.
• Understanding of mobile UI/UX design principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of state management libraries, such as Redux or MobX.
• Experience with Git version control and collaborative development workflows.
• Ability to write unit and integration tests to ensure high-quality code.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

About Rakuten Kobo Inc.
Owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten and headquartered in Toronto, Rakuten Kobo Inc. is one of the most advanced global ecommerce companies, with the world’s most innovative eReading services offering more than 6 million eBooks and audiobooks to 30 million + customers in 190 countries. Kobo delivers the best digital reading experience through creative innovation, award-winning eReaders, and top-ranking mobile apps. Kobo is a part of the Rakuten group of companies.
Rakuten Kobo Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Rakuten Kobo would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.

• Develop and maintain high-quality mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms using React Native
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards
• Debug and resolve technical issues, including performance bottlenecks, crashes, and other bugs
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team member