Senior Software Engineer (React Native)

Company: Willowtree
Location: Durham
Posted on: September 26, 2024

Job Description:

Who We Are
WillowTree, a TELUS International Company, is an award-winning digital product consultancy driven by innovation and grounded in strategy and user-centric design. We create long-term partnerships with the world's leading brands to build and design digital flagship products crucial to our clients' business needs.
Location
Our Senior Software Engineers are integral parts of our team at WillowTree. To help retain our deep culture of collaboration, this role will maintain an in-office presence in a hybrid capacity (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays).
The Opportunity
As a Senior Software Engineer (React Native) at WillowTree, you have the opportunity to impact teammates throughout various stages of their careers. Utilizing React Native is a growing practice for WillowTree, and therefore, you will be able to help steer the direction of our company and future client relationships based on your experience.
Responsibilities

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• Have professional programming experience- we're thinking at least 8-10 years
  
• Confidently deliver high-quality software by applying critical thinking to products, requirements, and processes
  
• Work closely with clients to influence technical product decisions and business goals
  
• Stay up to date with the landscape of software engineering best practices, tools, and frameworks
  
• Understanding of various software architectures and can adapt/compose solutions to unique problems with sustainable and reusable solutions
  
• Help mentor and coach a project team towards shared goals and outcomes
  
• Navigate difficult conversations by providing constructive feedback to teams and clients
  
• Identify obstacles to ensure quality, improve our user experience and how we build software
  
• Self-aware of limitations, yet curious to learn new solutions while being receptive to constructive feedback from teammates
  
• Guide your team to understand and work through changing priorities by bringing positive energy
  
• Communicate and simplify complex problems in order to foster understanding across multidisciplinary teams
  
• Apply your knowledge and findings at an organizational scale
  
  Qualifications
  
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  • JavaScript expert skilled in React.js, TypeScript, and experienced in developing mobile applications with React Native
    
  • Experience using: Vue.js, Node.js, Next.js, HTML, CSS, and writing Unit tests
    
  • Comfortable working with Android and iOS SDKs
    
  • Experience with developing Hybrid applications and PWAs
    
  • Able to evaluate and articulate which framework to use for a particular project
    
  • Can articulate how users perceive performance and how to optimize their needs
    
  • Understanding of the pros and cons of server-side and client-side rendering
    
  • Experience as a technical leader to a team of web developers that have built and delivered a large web application
    
  • Owned and led the delivery of major features and components
    
  • Experience working/communicating with clients and stakeholders while being empathetic to their needs
    
  • Desire to contribute sound recommendations on technical architecture and design to your teammates and our clients in a compelling and energetic way
    
  • Formal or informal leadership/mentorship experience
    
  • Proficiency using, modifying, and creating development tools that foster efficiency and improve processes
    
  • Consider 'big picture' perspectives and can successfully balance business goals and technical constraints
    
    Bonus Points
    
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    • You're just as passionate about Accessibility & Usability as we are
      
    • Expertise with advanced automation tools (e.g. virtualization, machine learning-based testing, massive parallelization)
      
    • Basic understanding of how to design RESTful APIs that are optimized for responsive, interactive mobile experiences
      
    • Appreciation for inclusive responsive UI implementation
      
    • Learned about Web Components and want to use them at work
      
    • Conducted interviews and have hired for your team
      
    • A list of emerging technologies we're interested in: Big Data, Machine Learning, Voice, AR/VR, Security Background, and IoT
      
    • Have code samples or a GitHub account to share
      
      Why WillowTree?
      We offer a place to be yourself. Our differences, both visible and invisible, benefit our teams, our communities, and the products we craft. That's why WillowTree strives to build a team with diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. You'll work hard here; however, we'll balance that with a culture that supports your growth and cares about your well-being.
      We want you to reach your fullest potential and part of your professional development at WillowTree will include dedicated time to innovate on passion projects and an annual stipend to fund your professional pursuits.
      WillowTree upholds our core values in every aspect of our work. We promote safe and inclusive work environments and maintain a drug-free workplace. We celebrate our differences and provide equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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