Development Lead - React Native

Role Overview: At Smart Working, we believe in creating a work environment that not only looks good on paper but also feels right every day. As a Development Lead, you will play a crucial role in shaping the technical direction and delivery of a mobile app and supporting platform at an early stage of the business. This hands-on position requires you to collaborate closely with the CEO to transform vision into a scalable, high-quality product. If you thrive in fast-paced startup settings, enjoy end-to-end product development, and aspire to grow into a senior leadership role, this opportunity is for you. Key Responsibilities: - Take full ownership of the lead technical and development role, ensuring end-to-end delivery of the mobile app and supporting platform - Serve as the technical owner of the product, overseeing feature delivery, workflow refinement, and bug fixing - Lead the design, development, and deployment of new features for mobile applications on iOS and Android, as well as backend services - Manage the building, release, and maintenance of production-ready mobile applications, handling Android and iOS deployments - Enhance existing workflows to maintain a high-quality, stable, and scalable user experience - Translate the CEO's vision into practical, scalable technical solutions as a tech-focused product owner - Proactively identify enhancements and innovative solutions by immersing yourself in the product, users, and problem space - Balance front-end and back-end development tasks effectively, leveraging AI-powered tools and workflows for efficient delivery - Collaborate closely with the CEO and other team members, operating with a high degree of autonomy - Lay the technical groundwork for future scalability, shaping engineering practices and standards as the company expands Qualifications Required: - React Native 5 years (Core): experience in building and maintaining production-ready mobile applications - TypeScript 4 years (Core): proficiency in writing clean, scalable, and maintainable code - Mobile deployment 3 years (Core): hands-on experience deploying apps to Android and iOS app stores - AI-powered / LLM / vibe coding 1 year (Core): practical use of AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate development - Databases 2 years (Important): familiarity with working on databases to support application functionality and scalability - Strong ownership mindset with the ability to make technical decisions independently - Tech-curious, confident "tech nerd" profile with a genuine passion for product development - Strong product mindset focused on user value, business outcomes, and long-term quality - Comfortable working in ambiguity typical of early-stage startups, with a high level of commitment and passion for the project Please note additional details about the company were not present in the provided job description. Role Overview: At Smart Working, we believe in creating a work environment that not only looks good on paper but also feels right every day. As a Development Lead, you will play a crucial role in shaping the technical direction and delivery of a mobile app and supporting platform at an early stage of the business. This hands-on position requires you to collaborate closely with the CEO to transform vision into a scalable, high-quality product. If you thrive in fast-paced startup settings, enjoy end-to-end product development, and aspire to grow into a senior leadership role, this opportunity is for you. Key Responsibilities: - Take full ownership of the lead technical and development role, ensuring end-to-end delivery of the mobile app and supporting platform - Serve as the technical owner of the product, overseeing feature delivery, workflow refinement, and bug fixing - Lead the design, development, and deployment of new features for mobile applications on iOS and Android, as well as backend services - Manage the building, release, and maintenance of production-ready mobile applications, handling Android and iOS deployments - Enhance existing workflows to maintain a high-quality, stable, and scalable user experience - Translate the CEO's vision into practical, scalable technical solutions as a tech-focused product owner - Proactively identify enhancements and innovative solutions by immersing yourself in the product, users, and problem space - Balance front-end and back-end development tasks effectively, leveraging AI-powered tools and workflows for efficient delivery - Collaborate closely with the CEO and other team members, operating with a high degree of autonomy - Lay the technical groundwork for future scalability, shaping engineering practices and standards as the company expands Qualifications Required: - React Native 5 years (Core): experience in building and maintaining production-ready mobile applications - TypeScript 4 years (Core): proficiency in writing clean, scalable, and maintainable code - Mobile deployment 3 years (Core): hands-on experience deployi