Software Engineering Manager (React Native)

TL;DR

Software Engineering Manager (React Native): Leading and developing an agile team to build greenfield Unified Client Experience (UCX) mobile applications with an accent on technical leadership, architectural principles, and mobile SDLC best practices. Focus on designing cross-platform mobile solutions, integrating with backend services via GraphQL, and ensuring high performance, security, and compliance.

Location: Hybrid working model in London or Bristol, UK. Sponsorship not offered.

Company

hirify.global is one of the UK’s largest financial services companies, trusted by over 2 million clients and managing c.£150 billion in assets.

What you will do

• Recruit, lead, and develop an agile team of 5–7 mobile engineers (React Native).
• Provide hands-on technical leadership for the design and delivery of greenfield iOS and Android applications using React Native.
• Define and uphold mobile engineering standards, best practices, and architectural principles.
• Lead the integration of mobile platforms with backend services using GraphQL APIs and third-party systems.
• Take ownership of the agile software development lifecycle, including CI/CD and release processes.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and business stakeholders.

Requirements

• 10+ years commercial experience building mobile applications (iOS/Android) and at least 4 years leading engineering teams.
• High proficiency in cross-platform development with React Native, front-end design patterns, and mobile SDLC.
• Proven experience with REST/GraphQL API integration for mobile applications.
• Solid understanding of mobile application fundamentals: iOS/Android app lifecycle, performance, release management.
• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and using version control.
• Strong communication and articulation skills to navigate and lead discussions.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with 2–3 days a week in the office and remote flexibility.
• Up to 19% pension contribution and private medical insurance.
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual pay review.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure.
• Enhanced parental leave, income protection, and life insurance.
• Access to fitness providers and wellness coach sessions (Wellhub).

Hiring process

• Stage 1: Discussion with Hiring Manager (30mins).
• Stage 2: Technical Assessment (70mins).
• Stage 3: Final Round – Architecture, Leadership & Culture fit (60–80 mins).