React Native Engineer - Senior I

Job Description

At GKM IT, we create fast, fluid mobile experiences that feel nativebecause they are. We're looking for a React Native Engineer - Senior I to help us build sleek, scalable apps that live on people’s phones and in their lives.

In this role, you’ll bridge the gap between beautiful design and seamless performance. Whether you’re crafting animations, debugging device-specific issues, or integrating deep native features—your work will directly shape how users experience our products every day.

If you're obsessed with smooth scrolls, love debugging tricky mobile quirks, and thrive in a fast-paced team environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of professional experience in mobile app development
  
• Strong experience building and deploying apps with React Native
  
• Develop pixel-perfect, smooth UIs for both Android and iOS platforms
  
• Collaborate closely with design and backend teams to deliver polished mobile features
  
• Use native APIs and platform tools (XCode, Gradle, Android Studio, IntelliJ) for deeper system integration
  
• Diagnose and fix performance bottlenecks and bugs to ensure apps feel truly native
  
• Write clean, well-documented, reusable JavaScript/TypeScript code
  
• Maintain and enhance codebases with automated testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, etc.)
  
• Collaborate with the open-source community for mission-critical fixes
  
• Transition existing React web apps to performant React Native experiences
  
• Firm understanding of JavaScript, TypeScript, or ClojureScript, including modern ES6+ features
  
• Familiarity with functional or object-oriented programming principles
  
• Experience working with third-party dependencies and resolving complex conflicts
  
• Strong grasp of REST APIs, asynchronous requests, and offline-first app patterns
  
• Hands-on experience with native build tools like XCode, Android Studio, Gradle, or IntelliJ
  
• Experience writing unit tests and integration tests using Jest, Mocha, or similar
  
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and own deliverables end-to-end
  
• Contributions to React Native open-source projects (bonus points)
  
• Experience with animation or gesture libraries like Reanimated or Gesture Handler (bonus points)
  
• Knowledge of app publishing workflows on App Store and Play Store (bonus points)
  
• Experience building apps with offline capabilities or push notifications (bonus points)
  

Benefits

We don’t just hire employees—we invest in people. At GKM IT, we’ve designed a benefits experience that’s thoughtful, supportive, and actually useful. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Top-Tier Work Setup
  You’ll be equipped with a premium MacBook and all the accessories you need. Great tools make great work.
  
• Flexible Schedules & Remote Support
  Life isn’t 9-to-5. Enjoy flexible working hours, emergency work-from-home days, and utility support that makes remote life easier.
  
• Quarterly Performance Bonuses
  We don’t believe in waiting a whole year to celebrate your success. Perform well, and you’ll see it in your pay check—quarterly.
  
• Learning is Funded Here
  Conferences, courses, certifications—if it helps you grow, we’ve got your back. We even offer a dedicated educational allowance.
  
• Family-First Culture
  Your loved ones matter to us too. From birthday and anniversary vouchers (Amazon, BookMyShow) to maternity and paternity leaves—we’re here for life outside work.
  
• Celebrations & Gifting, The GKM IT Way
  Onboarding hampers, festive goodies (Diwali, Holi, New Year), and company anniversary surprises—it’s always celebration season here.
  
• Team Bonding Moments
  We love food, and we love people. Quarterly lunches, dinners, and fun company retreats help us stay connected beyond the screen.
  
• Healthcare That Has You Covered
  Enjoy comprehensive health insurance for you and your family—because peace of mind shouldn’t be optional.
  
• Extra Rewards for Extra Effort
  Weekend work doesn’t go unnoticed, and great referrals don’t go unrewarded. From incentives to bonuses—you’ll feel appreciated.