Senior Front-End Developer - GIG Rewards App

GIG  (gigrewards.ph) is a questing platform that turns mobile telecom operators into channel partners to do user acquisition and engagement at scale for partner companies.

Users can do quests (tasks related to gaming, shopping, referrals, social media participation, and other micro tasks that drive engagement and revenue) to earn rewards, such as free load and data.

GIG Rewards is sponsored by Smart Telecom and Talk N Text

As a Senior Front-End Developer, you will lead the development of robust, high-performance, and visually appealing web applications. You will work with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features while ensuring the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs. You should understand the entire web development process (design, development, and deployment), focusing on front-end technologies. You will mentor junior developers and guide best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain web applications focusing on performance, scalability, and usability.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and back-end developers to deliver high-quality features.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Implement responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Lead code reviews, providing feedback on front-end architecture, quality, and efficiency.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to improve processes.
• Mentor and coach junior developers, promoting best coding practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve front-end issues promptly.

• Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5+ years of front-end development experience, with 2+ years of experience in React Native and Expo.
• Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Extensive experience building cross-platform mobile apps using Expo Managed Workflow.
• Strong understanding of React Native core libraries and third-party integration via Expo SDK.
• Experience with mobile performance optimization, debugging, and troubleshooting in Expo-based apps.
• Strong familiarity with version control systems (Git), and CI/CD processes.
• Experience integrating RESTful APIs into mobile applications.
• Knowledge of responsive design principles and mobile-first development.
• Experience with unit testing, end-to-end testing, and frameworks like Jest or Detox.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with native modules and Expo's Bare Workflow for handling complex native functionality.
• Familiarity with Expo Build for creating production-ready Android and iOS binaries.
• Knowledge of push notifications using Expo’s Notification API.
• Understanding of cloud services like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello).
• Knowledge of app store deployment (iOS App Store and Google Play Store)
• With solid expertise in mobile-responsive web development