Principal Developer - React Native

Title- Principal Developer - React Native

Location-Address -Hybrid in Miramar, FL or Dallas, TX or Remote in Atlanta, Minneapolis or Seattle (please start with Miramar, Dallas, and Atlanta and we can move out from there if needed)

PRINCIPAL LEVEL

Open the door to a groundbreaking tech career with an industry leader. Southern Glazer's Wine Spirits is North America's preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success.

To create a new era in alcohol beverage sales and service, we are heavily invested in the most transformative new

technologies and the most brilliant tech professionals. Southern Glazer's was named by

Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and is included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity.

Required Skills -Skillset : Mobile - React Native, Cloud - AWS, terraform

Experience : have released app into iOS, experience with CI / CD for mobile apps and app store release process, leadership skills, agile development, monitoring mobile apps, etc.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in React based web and mobile application development, with at

least 3 years focused on React Native.

Strong understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS / SCSS, JavaScript) and experience

with RESTful services and APIs written in Node. GraphQL a plus.

Familiarity with DevSecOps tools and practices, including CI / CD pipelines,

containerization, and AWS cloud services. Including 3+ years experience with AWS and

terraform.

Job Duties -· Lead the development and implementation of complex mobile and web applications,

focusing on high-performance solutions using React Native and React.

Evaluate and adopt new technologies and frameworks to improve the scope and quality

of our platforms and portfolios, ensuring they meet market demands and technological

advancements.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align digital engineering with the overall

business strategy, contributing to the roadmap and vision of our digital product

portfolios and platforms.

Ensure timely and effective delivery of mobile and web applications, from ideation

through to deployment and maintenance, adhering to budget, scope, and quality

standards.

Implement "shift-left" practices in the development lifecycle, emphasizing early

integration of security, performance optimization, and user experience design.

Mentor and guide developers at all levels in React and React Native best practices and

the principles of micro-frontend architectures, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing

and continuous learning.

Lead by example in adopting agile methodologies to ensure continuous improvement in

processes and outputs.

Job Requirements -· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

8+ years of experience in React based web and mobile application development, with at

least 3 years focused on React Native.

Strong understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS / SCSS, JavaScript) and experience

with RESTful services and APIs written in Node. GraphQL a plus.

Familiarity with DevSecOps tools and practices, including CI / CD pipelines,

containerization, and AWS cloud services. Including 3+ years experience with AWS and

terraform.

Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to think strategically, and strong leadership

qualities.

Effective communication skills, capable of articulating technical concepts to non-

technical stakeholders.

Desired Skills & Experience -· Advanced React Native Proficiency : Deep understanding of React Native framework

and its core principles, including functional components, hooks, and context API for

state management.

Cross-Platform Development : Experience in developing cross-platform mobile

applications for both iOS and Android using React Native.

JavaScript Expertise : Advanced knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+) and its nuances,

including asynchronous programming, closures, and types.

Advanced React.js Knowledge : Expert-level understanding of React.js, its core

principles, lifecycle, state management, hooks, and context API.

UI / UX Design Implementation : Ability to translate design into high-quality code,

understanding of UX / UI design principles relevant to mobile platforms.

State Management : Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, MobX)

and their integration with React Native apps.

Native Modules and APIs : Familiarity with native build tools, like XCode, Gradle

Android Studio), and integrating native modules and third-party APIs in React Native.

Performance Optimization : Skills in optimizing app performance for both speed and

efficiency, understanding of performance testing frameworks.

Automated Testing : Proficiency in implementing automated testing frameworks and

methodologies (Jest, Detox) for React Native applications.

Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI / CD) : Experience with CI / CD

pipelines for mobile applications, familiarity with tools like Fastlane for automating

deployment processes.

Debugging and Troubleshooting : Strong debugging skills across all levels of a mobile

app, including performance and memory usage optimization.

Security Practices : Knowledge of mobile app security best practices and how to apply

them in React Native applications to prevent common security threats.

App Store Process : Understanding of the process for deploying apps to the Google Play

Store and Apple App Store, including the app review, standards for app content, and

post-deployment monitoring.

Agile and Scrum Methodologies : Experience working in agile development

environments, with a solid understanding of Scrum practices.

Communication and Collaboration : Excellent communication skills for collaborating

with cross-functional teams, ability to mentor developers, and effectively articulate

technical challenges and solutions to stakeholders.