Synchronic

React Native Lead Developer (Unpaid/Early-Stage Startup)

Synchronic

Posted 10 hours ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Dubai

Requirements

React Native, iOS, Android, TypeScript, JavaScript, Jest, Detox, Code Reviews, Architecture, Security, Testing

Required Skills

React Native iOS Android TypeScript JavaScript Jest Detox Code reviews Architecture Security testing

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own the mobile codebase (React Native) across Android and iOS
  • Drive bug fixing, performance improvements, and UX polish before launch
  • Lead Android development using React Native, Android Studio, TypeScript/JavaScript
  • Prepare, test, and stabilize the iOS build using Xcode
  • Define and enforce testing strategy (Jest, Detox)
  • Review PRs, guide architecture decisions, and keep code quality high
  • Manage technical tasks and priorities in Jira
  • Support deployments with Fastlane, App Store Connect, Google Play Console
  • Ensure secure coding practices (OAuth, SSL/TLS, encryption, safe data handling)
  • Collaborate closely with the founder on roadmap, trade-offs, and release decisions

Requirements

  • Strong React Native expertise with experience shipping and maintaining production apps
  • Deep understanding of both iOS and Android build environments
  • Proven ability to lead technical decisions, not just execute tickets
  • Experience setting up and maintaining test coverage (Jest, Detox, or similar)
  • Comfortable leading code reviews, refactors, and architectural improvements
  • Solid knowledge of authentication and security best practices

Preferred Qualifications

  • Mentoring or guiding junior developers
  • Prior ownership of mobile app launches
  • Experience scaling apps post-launch

Benefits

  • Take real ownership of a product about to launch
  • Shape engineering standards from the ground up
  • Build something people will actually use
  • Strengthen your resume and GitHub with meaningful leadership experience
  • Work directly with a founder in a small, focused, no-BS team

About the Company

Synchronic is a smart scheduling app that helps busy teams find meeting times effortlessly. The company is in the final stretch before launch and is looking for a React Native Tech Lead to own the mobile codebase, guide technical decisions, and help ship high-quality iOS and Android apps.

How to Apply

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