Software Development Engineer I - React Native

About Lokal :

Lokal is Indias largest regional content and services platform, built for the 500 million+ internet users from tier 2+ towns.

Founded by IIT alumni, Lokal started in 2018 to address the lack of relevant local content and now goes beyond content to solve real, everyday problems of Bharat. Growing as a house of apps, Lokal is evolving into an AI-driven discovery and access platform connecting users in tier 2+ India with the

experts, tools, and knowledge theyve historically lacked access to :

- Lokal Matrimony Location-based matchmaking apps focused on hyperlocal compatibility

- Lokal Jobs Hyperlocal job discovery platform connecting blue- and grey-collar workers with nearby opportunities

- GyanTV Skill-based learning in regional languages (stocks, photography, small business & more)

- Dostt Make new friends through voice chats, games, and real, authentic conversations

- Eaze A safe space to explore emotional well-being via community-driven support

- AstroLokal Instant access to trusted astrologers through audio and chat
And more 10+ new apps in testing & exploration across agricultural advisory, legal advisory, financial guidance, and AI-powered personal assistants

Access & Empowerment for Bharat through AI and Local Language Internet.

Roles & Responsibilities :

- Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other developers to translate UI/UX designs into functional mobile applications.

- Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.

- Optimize mobile applications for performance, scalability, and responsiveness across various devices and screen sizes.

- Work closely with backend developers to integrate mobile applications with RESTful APIs and other web services.

- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in mobile application development and recommend best practices and technologies to improve our development process.

- Participate in code reviews, brainstorming sessions, and other team activities to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.

Requirements :

complex product use-cases.

- Mandatory expertise in React Native and JavaScript/Typescript, with good knowledge of the mobile app development ecosystem for Android and iOS.

- Strong knowledge of state management libraries such as Redux, MobX, or similar.

- Implement best practices for mobile app development, including performance optimization, security, and user experience.

- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor team members.

- Candidate should have atleast 1 - 2 years of experience in React Native

- Candidate should be from Startups, Product, ecommerce, Gaming, Mobile App development Companies

- Candidate should have Good and Strong knowledge of state management libraries such as Redux, MobX, Toolkit or similar.

- Candidate should have Debugging & Testing Skills

- Candidate's Fundamentals should be good

- Candidate should have Experience of End to End -From Code to Deployment