React/React Native Developer

Talimer client, an organization that created a community-driven platform to connect people with unique, local experiences while helping small businesses thrive, is seeking a talented React / React Native Developer to add support to an app development project on a part-time, ongoing basis.

Their primary responsibility will be to support the client's mobile app and ensure the website is up-to-date, compliant, and fully functional in tandem with a full-stack Laravel developer.

The app will essentially be a react website embedded in Ionic, making knowledge of React, React Native, PHP and Ionic (preferred but not required) important to the success of the project.

This startup invested some time and money into this project and needs a developer to bring it to support bringing it to fruition.

Client has good relationship with the existing developer who is available to lead the project and will drive project deliverables.

Start Date : As soon as they find the right person

Duration : Part-time, Contract

Location : Milwaukee, WI preferred (Remote option available for the right candidate)

Compensation : $40-$45 / hour, commensurate with experience while maintaining client's budget parameters, paid as W-2 employee of Talimer

Key Responsibilities / Project Goals (as part of the dev team) :

• Work within an Agile methodology and weekly sprint reviews
• Troubleshoot issues with Instagram API connection
• Add features that flag accounts to indicate whether they are a paid or unpaid account to determine whether their content gets included in emails / promotions
• Add on and off features to admin dashboards
• Determine if accounts are paid or free, then include posts in emails for the appropriate accounts
• Update Android app to target Android 14 (API Level 34)
• Gather data on page and email click through rates, providing automated insights / reporting to client dashboards
• Work on ongoing projects and improvements as needed

Qualifications :

• Proficiency in React and React Native (PHP) critical
• Experience working with server-side technology for mobile app development
• Familiarity with mobile app development frameworks, particularly Ionic (or something similar)
• Working knowledge of Laravel, Vagrant, and Ansible (preferred but not required)
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Proactive verbal communication, documentation and transparency around time estimations and deliverables
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience with localized, community-driven platforms
• Previous work with small businesses or startups
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with remote stakeholders

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All candidates must be located and authorized to work in the United States. Talimer does not sponsor work visas. No C2C.