Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited - Senior React Native Developer

App Developer is needed in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Client: Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

Contract: Full-time

Job Description

With Acorn seeing another year of growth, our talented IT team is seeking a talented Senior React Native Developer to join our well-established and innovative team. The ideal candidate should have experience in developing high-performance mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms using React Native. You will have the chance to be a part of exciting projects where you can create seamless user experiences, implement secure authentication systems, and ensure app performance and scalability while working within a dynamic and cross-functional team.

Job Title: Senior React Native Developer

Location: Liverpool - Hybrid (3 days per week in the office)

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am – 5:30pm

Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 DOE

Requirements

What you will be doing:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable mobile applications using React Native.
• Build applications that work seamlessly across iOS and Android platforms.
• Implement secure authentication and authorisation mechanisms using OAuth and JWT tokens.
• Optimise mobile applications for maximum speed, responsiveness, and scalability.
• Integrate third-party native modules and libraries as required to extend application functionality.
• Work with internal and external APIs to enable seamless application functionality.
• Integrate Google Maps and geolocation services to enhance application features.
• Design and implement visually appealing and intuitive dashboards for data representation.
• Use libraries and tools to create interactive and insightful data visualisations.
• Use tools like Sentry and React Native Debugger for error tracking and performance monitoring.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in mobile development with at least 3 years using React Native.
• Proficient in React Native and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience with state management libraries like Redux or MobX.
• Strong understanding of mobile app architecture and design patterns.
• Familiarity with native build tools like Xcode and Android Studio.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and third-party API integrations.
• Proficient in working with authentication mechanisms using OAuth and JWT tokens.
• Experience with integrating Google Maps and geolocation services.

About Acorn Insurance

With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide high-quality cover. We offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching, ensuring our employees receive FCA-regulated industry knowledge and tools necessary for career growth.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive. The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5, reflecting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Acorn Insurance aims to provide more than just a job; we want to offer a purpose and a career. Some of the benefits include:

• Wellbeing: Enhanced Annual Leave starting at 31 days, potentially increasing to 35 days; Enhanced paternity and maternity pay; Colleague Assistance program including counselling services.
• Financial: Life assurance options; Early access to earnings via Dayforce Wallet; Company pension scheme; Referral bonuses; Flexible benefits platform.
• Recognition and Culture: Long Service Award; Reward and recognition hub; Engaging company events.

Additional Information

All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, with conditional offers pending satisfactory completion of these checks. We can only accept applications from candidates with at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/Post-study work) visa, and we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment and will consider reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual needs.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process.

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