Senior or Lead React Native Developer

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Technical Skills & Expertise:

1. React Native Development:

• Proven experience in React Native for developing cross-platform mobile applications.
• Strong understanding of React Native core components and APIs.

1. JavaScript & ES6+:

• Strong knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+ features), including Promises, Async/Await, and functional programming.

1. State Management:

• Experience with Redux, Context API, or MobX for efficient state management.

1. Navigation & Routing:

• Proficiency in react-navigation and handling stack, tab, and drawer navigation.

1. Data Persistence & Storage:

• Experience with AsyncStorage, SecureStore, SQLite, or Realm for local data storage.

1. UI/UX Design & Component Libraries:

• Ability to create visually appealing UI using React Native Paper, NativeBase, Styled Components, or custom styles.

1. Android Development & Deployment:

• Basic understanding of Android Studio, Gradle, and APK generation.

1. Testing & Debugging:

• Familiarity with debugging tools like Flipper, React DevTools, and Chrome Debugger.
• Writing unit tests using Jest, React Testing Library, or Detox (preferred).

1. Version Control & Code Management:

• Experience with Git, GitHub, or Bitbucket for source code management.

1. React Native Application Development:

• Build a feature-rich Android application with the following functionalities:
• Game categories: Display games by categories (e.g., Most Popular Games, Most Played in Your Region).
• Favorites list: Users can mark games as favorite, and favorites persist using AsyncStorage.
• Game Play screen: Navigate to a detailed game screen with a "Play" placeholder action.

2. UI/UX Design & Responsiveness:

• Design an intuitive and engaging user interface with modern UI libraries or custom styling.
• Ensure responsiveness across various Android devices and screen sizes.

3. State Management & Data Persistence:

• Use Redux, Context API, or MobX for managing application state efficiently.
• Implement local storage (AsyncStorage) to persist user preferences such as favorite games.

4. Navigation & Usability:

• Implement stack navigation for smooth transitions between Home and Game Play screens.
• Ensure navigation works seamlessly with deep linking (optional).

5. Testing, Debugging, and Deployment:

• Test the application on real Android devices and emulators to ensure stability.
• Debug and optimize performance issues.
• Build and deliver an APK file for testing and review.

6. Documentation & Project Setup Guide:

• Provide detailed documentation on:
• How to set up and run the project locally.
• Steps for APK installation.
• Any assumptions, dependencies, or limitations.

Evaluation Criteria

The applicant will be evaluated based on:

1. Application Functionality:

• Completeness of features (game categories, favorites, navigation, and Play action).

1. Code Quality & Best Practices:

• Well-structured, maintainable, and modular code.
• Proper use of React Native components and lifecycle methods.

1. UI/UX Design & Responsiveness:

• Visually appealing UI, smooth animations, and responsiveness across different devices.

1. Handling of Edge Cases:

• Handling scenarios like empty data, slow network, invalid inputs, etc.

1. Documentation:

• Clear and concise setup instructions and explanation of features.

Submission Requirements

The candidate must provide:

• GitHub Repository or ZIP file containing the source code.
• APK file for installation and testing.

Who We Are Looking For

We seek a skilled React Native Developer with:

• A strong understanding of state management, UI/UX principles, and mobile development.
• The ability to build high-quality, scalable, and well-documented applications.
• A proactive approach to solving technical challenges and improving app performance.