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Senior React Native Developer
- BigBear.ai (Ashburn, VA)
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Overview
BigBear.ai is seeking a Senior React Native Developer to join our innovative and fast-paced development team based in Ashburn, VA. In this critical role, you’ll lead the design and development of cutting-edge mobile applications that support impactful, mission-driven solutions. We're looking for a mobile expert with deep experience in React Native who thrives in collaborative environments and is passionate about delivering high-quality, scalable software that makes a difference.
What you will do
As a Senior Mobile Developer, you’ll play a key role in designing and delivering next-generation mobile experiences. Your work will directly impact mission-critical applications and help set new standards for performance, usability, and innovation.
+ Design and build scalable, high-performance React Native components that elevate the mobile user experience
+ Engineer intuitive, responsive interfaces that meet modern UX expectations and industry best practices
+ Collaborate using modern tools like VS Code, GitLab, and the Atlassian Suite for development, documentation, and issue tracking
+ Present and defend your solutions in both formal and informal design reviews alongside the Technical Lead
+ Document your designs in alignment with the Government’s system lifecycle methodology
+ Bridge the gap between React Native and native mobile code by interfacing with iOS and Android platforms
+ Write and maintain tests, including unit tests and end-to-end tests, using the team’s preferred frameworks
+ Participate in Agile ceremonies, including daily scrums and code reviews, to ensure continuous delivery and improvement
+ Mentor and support teammates, fostering a culture of learning and technical excellence
+ Stay current with the latest React Native trends and updates, bringing fresh ideas and improvements to the team
What you need to have
What You’ll Bring:
+ Education & Experience:
+ Bachelor’s degree with 10–12 years of relevant experience
+ OR Master’s degree with 8–10 years of experience
+ OR PhD with 5–7 years of experience
+ No degree? We value experience, 6 additional years of relevant work can substitute for a degree.
+ Security Clearance:
+ Must be eligible to obtain a federal government security clearance
Your Technical Superpowers:
+ Mobile Development Expertise in:
+ React Native
+ Native iOS and Android
+ Detox (for testing)
+ Programming Languages:
+ Proficient in TypeScript and JavaScript
+ DevOps & CI/CD:
+ Skilled in building and debugging CI/CD pipelines for mobile platforms
+ State Management:
+ Strong experience with Redux, Flux, or similar libraries
+ Backend Integration:
+ Solid understanding of REST APIs and Microservices Architecture
+ Testing:
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+ + Experience writing unit tests and end-to-end tests
What we'd like you to have
Bonus Points For:
+ Experience using RTK Query
+ Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
+ Knowledge of other mobile development frameworks or platforms
+ Experience working in Agile teams, especially Scrum
About BigBear.ai
BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.
BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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