Senior React Native Developer - Octopus by RTG

Robusta Technology Group (RTG) is a key driver of digital transformation by providing a holistic tech ecosystem. RTG works with its local and international partners to help build digital customer experiences, establish engineering hubs and build ventures across multiple industries and domains. In this pursuit, RTG serves as a catalyst for impact and growth through events, spaces and content focused on creating impact and growth across the different interactions.

Octopus is proud to be part of the Robusta Technology Group (RTG), a leading tech consultancy group. With a decade of experience and a successful track record of delivering over 300 projects across Europe, the Middle East, and North America, RTG has established itself as a preferred employer in the Egyptian market. Octopus and Robusta are building a bridge between Europe and Africa, creating tailored hub solutions to connect companies with top talent across the globe

Rob Overview

We’re hiring a Senior React Native Developer to lead feature development, drive performance and security best practices, and mentor junior engineers. You’ll influence technical decisions, own CI/CD pipelines, and help deliver a smooth product experience in both online and offline modes.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of our React Native app.
• Enforce and champion application security best practices.
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Fastlane, and deployment tooling).
• Design and implement caching strategies and an offline-first experience.
• Debug complex issues across the app and integrated services.
• Work with native modules for deeper iOS/Android integrations when needed.
• Write and maintain unit/integration/E2E tests to ensure app stability.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers on architecture and planning.
• Mentor junior developers through reviews, pairing, and technical guidance.
• Manage priorities and deliver on time while maintaining high code quality.

Requirements

• Strong professional experience with React Native, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Familiarity with App Store / Google Play release processes.
• Deep understanding of Git/Gitflow and advanced branching/merge workflows.
• Hands-on experience building CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Fastlane, and app deployments).
• Knowledge of app security principles (data protection, secure storage, API security).
• Excellent debugging and performance-tuning skills.
• Experience working with native modules (iOS/Android).
• Solid understanding of caching and offline-first strategies.
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library, Detox).
• Strong collaboration and leadership skills, with experience mentoring juniors.
• Knowledge of performance monitoring and analytics tools (e.g., Crashlytics, Sentry, Firebase Analytics, or similar)