React Native Developer Needed for Cross-Platform Mobile App Development

We're looking for a skilled React Native Developer to build a feature-rich, cross-platform mobile application for both iOS and Android. The app will include user authentication, real-time features, and third-party integrations.

Project Overview:

Develop a social networking mobile application with user profiles, messaging, media upload, push notifications, and real-time updates. The app should deliver native-like performance on both platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Build cross-platform mobile app using React Native

Implement responsive UI/UX designs from Figma mockups

Integrate RESTful APIs and WebSocket connections

Set up Firebase for authentication, database, and storage

Implement push notifications (Firebase Cloud Messaging)

Integrate third-party services (payment gateways, maps, social login)

Optimize app performance and minimize bundle size

Handle App Store and Google Play Store deployment

Debug and fix platform-specific issues

Required Skills:

3+ years of React Native development experience

Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and ES6+

Experience with React Hooks, Context API, and Redux/MobX

Knowledge of native mobile development (iOS/Android) is a plus

Firebase integration (Authentication, Firestore, Cloud Functions)

Experience with React Navigation and animations

RESTful API integration and asynchronous programming

Push notification implementation (FCM, APNs)

App Store and Google Play Store submission experience

Git version control and collaborative development

Technical Requirements:

React Native 0.70+

TypeScript preferred

State management (Redux Toolkit or Context API)

Firebase services integration

Third-party libraries (react-native-maps, image-picker, etc.)

Code signing and certificate management

Performance optimization techniques

Features to Implement:

User registration and authentication (email, social login)

User profiles with photo upload

Real-time chat messaging

Push notifications

In-app purchases or payment integration

Image/video upload and processing

Location services and mapping

Offline data persistence

Analytics integration

Deliverables:

Fully functional iOS and Android applications

Clean, well-documented source code

App deployed to TestFlight and Google Play Console

Technical documentation and API integration guide

App Store and Play Store submission assistance

Post-launch bug fixes (2 weeks support)

Budget: $35 - $70/hour (Hourly) or $6,000 - $12,000 (Fixed project)

Timeline: 8-12 weeks