(Contractor) Senior Lead React Native Engineer

Accountabilities: As a technical leader, you will oversee mobile solution architecture, guide engineering teams, and ensure the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-quality applications. Your responsibilities will include: Lead the overall solution architecture and technical design of React Native mobile applications, ensuring seamless integration with .NET backends, APIs, and Azure cloud services. Drive architectural decisions and establish development standards and best practices across React Native, TypeScript, iOS, and Android platforms. Design and oversee secure REST APIs using OpenAPI standards, Azure API Management, and Microsoft Entra ID authentication with MSAL. Collaborate with security, IT, and engineering stakeholders to ensure application security, scalability, and compliance with enterprise technology standards. Lead technical design discussions, conduct code reviews, and provide architectural guidance throughout the software development lifecycle. Evaluate native versus cross-platform development approaches through technical validation and prototyping. Assess voice capture capabilities and coordinate testing on physical iOS and Android devices. Evaluate enterprise mobile application distribution options and recommend solutions aligned with business requirements and IT policies. Provide technical leadership across mobile development, backend integration, authentication, and Azure OpenAI capabilities. Oversee project execution and technical deliverables, ensuring alignment with client expectations and long-term business objectives. Mentor, coach, and motivate engineering teams while promoting technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving. Explore and champion AI-powered tools and methodologies to improve development workflows, productivity, and solution quality. Requirements The ideal candidate is an experienced engineering leader with strong mobile development expertise, a consultative mindset, and the ability to translate complex technical challenges into effective business solutions. The following qualifications and skills are expected: Extensive hands-on experience with React Native and TypeScript development. Strong understanding of iOS and Android mobile application architecture and development. Experience designing and integrating .NET backends, REST APIs, and Microsoft Azure services. Knowledge of OpenAPI standards, Azure API Management, Microsoft Entra ID, and MSAL authentication. Familiarity with Azure OpenAI capabilities and enterprise application security practices. Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and modern engineering methodologies. Experience leading technical architecture, design discussions, code reviews, and engineering delivery. Ability to assess native and cross-platform solutions and make informed architectural recommendations. Strong consultative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to align digital solutions with long-term client business objectives. Experience overseeing projects and ensuring successful execution of technical deliverables. Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, coach, and motivate technical teams. Hands-on experience using AI tools to enhance daily work, or a strong willingness to experiment with, adopt, and promote AI-powered methodologies. Claude Certified Developer or Architect certification highly preferred, with potential opportunities to obtain certification through the organization. Strong commitment to understanding and exceeding client expectations. Adaptability and flexibility when working in a fast-growing organization. Intellectual curiosity, creativity, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal communication, and presentation skills. Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment and positively influence colleagues through leadership and knowledge sharing. Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. Benefits Remote work opportunity within the United States. Contract-based engagement. Opportunity to lead complex mobile engineering and enterprise technology initiatives. Exposure to modern technologies across React Native, Microsoft Azure, and AI-powered solutions. Opportunities to explore, adopt, and champion emerging AI tools and development methodologies. Collaborative environment that values technical craftsmanship, innovation, and continuous learning. Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and technical growth. Inclusive workplace committed to equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.