Senior React Native Developer

Firebird is an international online travel company that organizes trips to Europe for customers from around the world. We have a dedicated software development department that focuses on our internal products that allow everyone else to deliver some of the top-notch, worldwide services. Currently, there are a number of commercially available projects in production that are being actively worked on:

• Service for booking rail tickets https://rail.ninja (mobile app - Rail Ninja)
• Online trip builder https://triptile.com (mobile app - Firebird)
• Mobile app for working with our partners - Agora
• Service for booking hotels https://hotel.ninja/

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Mobile App Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in React Native development.

• Strong experience and excellent proficiency in React / JavaScript / TypeScript.
• Deep understanding of and hands-on experience with React Native, including component lifecycle, state management, package usage, navigation, and rendering.
• Solid knowledge of API integration principles, understanding of HTTP protocol and REST API, and experience working with WebSockets.
• Experience publishing applications to the App Store and Google Play, with a good understanding of platform requirements and related tools.
• Experience with state management libraries used in React Native and JavaScript applications (experience with Redux, Redux-Saga, and MobX is a plus).
• Practical experience working with mobile data storage libraries (experience with MMKV is a plus).
• Ability to style applications, build responsive interfaces, and ensure correct rendering across various devices and screen resolutions.
• Confident knowledge of version control systems (Git), IDEs, and debugging tools; understanding of Git Flow methodology.
• Experience in application testing, performance optimization, and memory leak detection and resolution.
• Understanding of and experience with architectural patterns.
• Experience with coding with AI-agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex).

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience in mobile app development, with a focus on React Native.
• Proven experience as a team lead or in a similar supervisory role.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and best practices in software development.

• Work closely with the in-house back-end development team to ensure efficient integration of APIs.
• Work with in-house front-end development team to ensure timely delivery of high-quality code.
• Actively participate in development tasks, with a strong focus on React Native coding.
• Conduct code reviews and use best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, BA and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of project goals and expectations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues that may arise during the development process.

• Competitive compensation based on interview results;
• Opportunity to build a stellar career in a fast-growing international travel company;
• Opportunity to work with advanced top-of-the-line software for travel management;
• Interesting, challenging tasks and a world-class team.