Senior Engineer Mobile App development React Native

Position Description:

Company Profile: -
At CGI were a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 72000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976 CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources expertise stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve. At CGI were a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to 72000 professionals located in 40 countries. Founded in 1976 CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients succeed. We have the global resources expertise stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for our clients - and for our members. Come grow with us. Learn more at .

This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for full-time permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid time-off program and profit participation and stock purchase plans. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No unsolicited agency referrals please.

Job Title: Senior Engineer - Mobile App development - React Native
Experience: 5 Yrs to 7 Yrs
Category: Senior Software Development/ Engineering
Shift: 9 AM to 6 PM
Main location: Any CGI
Position ID: J0426-2296
Employment Type: Full Time

Your future duties and responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer with expertise in React Native Mobile app development to join our Product development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing developing and maintaining scalable and high-performance applications.

Key Responsibilities
Application Development
o Design develop and enhance features based on business requirements.
o Maintain high code quality scalability and performance standards.
React Native & Dependency Upgrades
o Plan and execute upgrades of React Native versions and third-party libraries.
o Ensure backward compatibility and stability across Android versions (Android 9).
o Manage native module upgrades and resolve breaking changes.
Security & Compliance
o Identify and remediate vulnerabilities in dependencies and codebase.
o Ensure adherence to secure coding practices and organizational policies.
Performance Optimization
o Optimize rendering memory usage and network efficiency.
o Improve app startup time responsiveness and handling of large datasets.
Architecture & Data Handling
o Design efficient data flow and state management strategies.
o Ensure robust handling of offline/online scenarios and real-time updates.
Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution
o Debug and resolve complex issues across JavaScript native Android and build systems.
o Ensure minimal regression during upgrades and releases.
Collaboration
o Work with Product Business QA and global IT teams.
o Participate in technical discussions and contribute to solution design.
Stakeholder Management
o Communicate technical constraints and trade-offs.
o Resolve conflicts and align expectations across stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement
o Improve CI/CD pipelines release processes and development workflows.
o Participate in retrospectives and drive engineering excellence.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Strong experience in React Native (5 years preferred).
Hands-on experience upgrading React Native applications across multiple versions.
Proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript.
Experience with Redux / Redux-Saga / state management libraries.
Solid understanding of Android native development (Java/Kotlin).
Experience with Gradle build systems and dependency management.
Knowledge of performance optimization techniques in mobile apps.
Familiarity with REST APIs offline storage and synchronization strategies.
Experience in debugging and profiling tools (Flipper Reactotron Android Studio etc.).
Understanding of mobile app security best practices.

Good to Have
Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
Exposure to AWS services (S3 Cognito API Gateway etc.).
Experience in large-scale or enterprise mobile applications.
Familiarity with test automation frameworks.

Behavioral Expectations
Strong ownership mindset and accountability.
Structured problem-solving and analytical thinking.
Clear and proactive communication with distributed teams.
Ability to challenge decisions with data and technical reasoning.
Focus on long-term maintainability over short-term fixes.
Success Metrics
Smooth and timely React Native upgrades with minimal regression.
Reduction in app crashes and performance bottlenecks.
Improved app startup time and responsiveness.
Reduced security vulnerabilities in dependencies.
Stability and reliability of production releases.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Education Qualification: Bachelors degree in computer science or related field or Exposure to any ERP platforms experience. Experience in working with cross-functional teams.

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Skills:

• Java
• Kotlin
• React Native
• Application Design

What you can expect from us:

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You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

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