Lead Mobile Engineer- React Native (iOS, Android)

Join Our Engineering Team!

Remote, Contract

We are looking for a Tech Lead/Architect Mobile Engineer to join our engineering team and help build high-impact mobile experiences used daily by millions of users. You’ll play a key role in shaping the evolution of a large-scale consumer mobile platform, partnering closely with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver polished, reliable, and delightful app experiences across iOS and Android

About You:

Experience Level: Lead

Technical Skills:

5+ years of commercial experience with React Native (iOS, Android) and expert-level TypeScript/JavaScript
Deep knowledge of the React Native ecosystem, including:

Build processes
Performance optimisation
Monitoring & LiveOps
Native module integration

Strong understanding of React rendering behavior and frontend best practices
Experience with modern mobile tooling such as Expo, monorepos, and robust CI/CD pipelines
Exposure to cloud and infrastructure environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, cloud services)
Ability to accurately translate Figma designs into pixel-perfect implementations, including animations and microinteractions
Solid understanding of how mobile apps interact with backend systems and web technologies

Mobile Engineering & Best Practices:

Ownership of end-to-end mobile feature development for iOS and Android
Experience working on large-scale, consumer-facing applications
Strong focus on code quality, testing, and release stability
Experience in establishing or improving coding standards and CI/CD maturity
Ability to balance innovation with performance, reliability, and maintainability

Leadership & Mindset:

Proven experience providing technical guidance and mentorship
Strong drive toward Engineering Excellence
Action-oriented with a focus on shipping meaningful product improvements
Deep care for user experience and building delightful, high-quality products
Comfortable working in cross-functional, product-driven environments
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Bonus point for:

Experience working with agentic coding tools or LLM-assisted development workflows
Exposure to native iOS or Android development beyond React Native
Experience contributing to shared platform architecture or mobile foundations

You’ll Love:

Working on a high-traffic, consumer product with real-world scale and impact
Shaping mobile experiences that users rely on daily
Collaborating closely with product and design to craft polished user journeys
Raising the bar for mobile engineering standards and practices
Exploring modern mobile tooling and continuously improving how apps are built and delivered

Team Collaboration:

Overlap: Eastern Timezone (US)
Close collaboration with engineers, product managers, and designers in a cross-functional setup
Active participation in technical discussions, code reviews, and architectural decisions
Comfortable working in a distributed team with regular communication and alignment
Reliable high-speed internet and the ability to work effectively in a remote-first environment

Team Culture:

At Modus, a fast-growing, remote-first company, you’ll experience various exciting projects! Here’s a taste of what you might do:

Giving back: Be an active participant through opportunities such as blog posts, open source contributions, and event speaking.
Travel & connections: Meet fantastic people during our remote meet-ups! It’s all about collaboration and fun! Global environment and diversity at its best.
Teaching and learning: Work in active teams on internal and external projects, staying up-to-date with the latest technologies.
Being a self starter: Autonomy and proactivity are the key to succeed at Modus.
Client interaction: Represent Modus and our values while connecting directly with our clients, some of the world’s biggest brands.
Growth: Enjoy comprehensive learning benefits, with access to over 12,000 courses. Your growth is our priority!

About us:

Founded in 2011, Modus is a global, fully remote team of world-class technologists who thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment. We were fully remote before it was cool! We support organizations on their digital transformation journey through strategic consulting and full lifecycle product development, partnering with industry leaders including Atlassian, GitHub and AWS. Recognized as one of the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies for nine years and a top remote work company by FlexJobs, we have helped some of the world’s largest brands deliver powerful digital experiences.

We combine boutique expertise with enterprise-scale capabilities. As an award-winning Atlassian partner with a world-class team, we help organizations innovate and solve complex challenges for Fortune 500 companies and beyond, we want to hear from you.

Perks of working with us:

Remote work with flexible working hours
Modus Global Office Program: for when you want to get out of your home, we offer on-demand access to private offices, meeting rooms, co-working spaces and business lounges in locations in over 120 countries.
Employee Referral Program
Client Referral Program
Travel according to client or team needs
The chance to work side-by-side with thought leaders in emerging tech
Access to more than 12,000 courses with a licensed Coursera account.
Possibility to obtain paid certification/courses if they align with company goals and are relevant to the employee's role

Additional benefits might apply contingent on your location.

By joining our team, you’ll be part of a winning squad that plays to each other’s strengths and celebrates every success together. Apply now and show us you’ve got what it takes to take your consulting skills to the next level with Modus Create!

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