Waracle are looking for a Lead React Native Developer for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation.
We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations.
This is a Hybrid role, offering the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life, with 2 days a week spent connecting with colleagues in our London office.
Role Overview
As a Lead React Native Developer at Waracle, you will define squad-level technical architecture and strategy. You will serve as a technical leader, ensuring quality, security, and compliance across projects while fostering a psychologically safe, collaborative environment where your team can thrive. This role requires deep expertise in React Native, strong problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges, the ability to lead high-impact projects, and effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and with clients.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Technical Excellence: Define squad-level architecture and take accountability for technical delivery outcomes, ensuring high standards in security (e.g., OWASP) and data protection (GDPR).
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Innovation & Growth: Use your expertise in React Native to build intelligent products, with the opportunity to influence our Go-To-Market strategy for new technical offerings.
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Leadership & Mentorship: Leading a squad/project and being accountable for delivery; and ensuring a collaborative, safe environment for specialists to succeed.
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Stakeholder Collaboration: Facilitate workshops to translate ambitious business goals into technical tasks, managing client expectations with clarity and purpose.
What you’ll bring to the role:
We are seeking a collaborative leader who combines deep technical expertise with a strategic mindset.
You should bring:
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Strong expertise in React Native, essential for this role.
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Extensive experience leading engineering teams and delivering business-critical IT transformation projects.
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Proven experience in defining technical architecture, selecting frameworks, and managing technical risk.
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Demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders and translate business objectives into actionable technical tasks.
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A strong commitment to mentoring and developing engineering talent.
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Experience in Flutter, iOS/Android, or ReactJS frontend development is not required but considered a valuable bonus.
Recruitment Process
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Initial Chat: You’ll have a call with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner to talk about Waracle, your career goals, and the “important stuff” like salary and benefits.
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Two-Stage Interview: You’ll be invited to showcase your skills and find out more about the role.
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Supportive Onboarding: Your Talent Partner will guide you through the whole process right up to your first day.
Our Benefits
We believe in supporting our team, inside and outside of work. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect:
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Rest & Recharge: You'll receive 27 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, totaling 35 days of holiday to unwind and pursue your passions.
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Financial Future & Security: Plan for retirement with our company-matched 5% pension contribution. For added peace of mind, we also offer a Death in Service benefit, providing 2 x your annual salary for your loved ones.
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Health & Wellness: Our Medicash Health Cash Plans help cover everyday healthcare costs, complemented by an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support, and Group Sickness Cover for peace of mind.
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Flexible Working: We champion hybrid working, providing a home office setup budget to ensure you're comfortable and productive wherever you are.
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Learning & Development: Invest in yourself with access to Udemy Business and a dedicated learning and development budget for continuous growth.
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Lifestyle Perks: Make the most of our Cycle to Work Scheme, and enjoy exclusive gym and retail discounts.
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Family First: Our enhanced parental leave policies include support for fertility journeys, recognising diverse family needs.
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Community & Connection: We foster a vibrant culture with regular fun meet-ups and lunch on us in the office once a month. You'll also have the opportunity to make a local impact through Spirit of Waracle, our initiative for getting involved in charitable causes locally, building strong team bonds and giving back.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
