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About Octopus by RTG
Octopus by RTG is the tech hiring and outsourcing arm of Robusta Technology Group, dedicated to connecting exceptional tech talent with top-tier organizations across the MENA, GCC, Europe, the US, and Canada. We specialize in building strong, long-term partnerships between skilled professionals and innovative companies. Our mission is to empower growth, innovation, and excellence by matching the right talent with the right opportunities.
Job Overview
We are currently partnering with a strategic client in the UAE and are actively expanding their team. We are looking for a skilled Mobile Developer (React Native) to lead the technical development of a web portal project.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain mobile applications using React Native
Build reusable components and write clean, maintainable code
Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement intuitive user interfaces
Integrate APIs and third-party services
Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance
Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
Participate in code reviews and contribute to team best practices
Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
3–5 years of experience in mobile application development
Strong experience with React Native and JavaScript (ES6+)
Solid understanding of mobile development lifecycle
Experience with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations
Familiarity with state management tools (e.g., Redux, Context API)
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Knowledge of iOS and Android platform guidelines
Understanding of debugging and performance optimization techniques
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):
Experience with TypeScript
Familiarity with native modules (Swift, Kotlin, or Java)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines
Published apps on the App Store or Google Play
Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies
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