React Native Engineer

GT was founded in 2019 by a former Apple, Nest, and Google executive. GT’s mission is to connect the world’s best talent with product careers offered by high-growth companies in the UK, USA, Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands.

On behalf of Prograd, GT is looking for a React Native Engineer  to join a fast-growing fintech platform and take ownership of its mobile app.

About the Client

Prograd is a UK-based fintech and edtech company focused on helping young people improve their financial literacy and make smarter financial decisions. The platform offers personalized job recommendations, side hustles, discounts, financial products, and educational content to support users on their financial journey.

At Prograd, our mission is to provide personalized financial guidance for young people, empowering them to make informed decisions and achieve financial independence.

Headquarters: UK

Industry: Fintech, EdTech

Focus: Personalized financial guidance for young people

About the Role

Prograd is seeking a skilled React Native Engineer to take ownership of our mobile app development and drive its ongoing enhancement and optimization.
You will work closely with the product team to deliver new features and maintain high-quality standards, ensuring compliance with industry requirements.
This role requires a proactive and experienced engineer who can independently manage the app’s technical delivery, identify potential challenges early, and collaborate effectively to overcome them.
You will help shape the future of our React Native app, supporting both iOS and Android platforms using Expo and GraphQL technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of the React Native mobile application, driving feature development and ongoing maintenance

• Build new features and improve existing functionality for both iOS and Android using React Native and Expo

• Ensure compliance with Apple App Store guidelines and proactively identify potential platform limitations

• Support QA processes by addressing bugs and assisting with testing efforts, including Detox testing library

• Monitor and optimize app performance for stability and responsiveness

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to align on technical challenges and solutions

Essential knowledge, skills & experience:

• At least 3 years of professional experience with React Native and Expo 

• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and experience working with GraphQL APIs

• Hands-on experience delivering production-quality mobile applications on both iOS and Android

• Experienced with supporting app releases & a solid understanding compliance guidelines for both Apple App Store & Google Play Store

• Fluency in English

• Proven ability to deliver end-to-end mobile features autonomously, including feature development, optimization, and maintenance

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on quality and performance improvements

• Strong communication skills

Nice-to-have

• Familiarity with Detox or similar mobile testing frameworks

• Previous experience in working with online marketplace, communities or task for reward applications

Interview Steps

1. GT interview with Recruiter

2. Intro call with Tech Lead

3. Technical interview

4. Culture fit interview (meeting with the Founder)

5. Reference Check

6. Offer

We go beyond usual perks… By working with us, you will get:

• Health insurance

• Mental health support

• Sport coverage

• Learning budget

• Paid vacation days

• Paid sick leaves

• All public holidays are paid days off

GT working model:

You will work directly with a client through our Extended Team model. We try to do things differently and put our efforts into integrating you as deeply as possible into the client’s team. You work with the same tools and technologies as they do and are managed directly by the client without any intermediary in between. We help you build relationships and create an environment where you genuinely feel like a member of the client’s team. We also encourage trips to a client and join teambuilding and after-work activities. Our Extended Team model is focused on long-term projects that last over several years.