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Software Engineering Lead

Req number:

R7587

Employment type:

Full time

Worksite flexibility:

Onsite

Who we are

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right-whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Software Engineering Lead ready to take us to the next level! If you have expertise in React Native, native iOS and Android development, and a passion for driving technical innovation, and are looking for your next career move, apply now.

Job Description

We are looking for a Software Engineering Lead to define and drive the technical vision for cross-platform mobile and web development using React and React Native within their product area. This role requires deep expertise in React Native alongside strong native iOS and Android development skills - enabling the lead to bridge cross-platform and native implementations effectively. This position will be a contract and onsite in Miami, FL.

Due to the specific legal and contractual requirements associated with this position, this role will be direct employment with CAI. This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship now or in the future.

What You'll Do

• Define and drive the technical vision for React, React Native, and native mobile development across the product area

• Architect scalable, performant cross-platform mobile and web solutions that bridge cleanly with native iOS and Android

• Establish and enforce best practices for performance, scalability, security, and code quality across React Native, iOS, and Android codebases

• Lead technical decision-making and evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and architecture patterns across all mobile platforms

• Lead feature development and enhancements for cross-platform mobile and web applications

• Implement modern state management patterns (Redux Toolkit, Zustand, Jotai)

• Write clean, testable, maintainable code across shared and platform-specific modules

• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across cross-platform, native bridge, iOS, and Android layers

• Maintain high standards for code quality, reliability, and maintainability across all mobile platforms

• Mentor and guide React Native, iOS, and Android developers through code reviews, pairing, and technical coaching

• Collaborate closely with product, design, and delivery teams to translate requirements into technical solutions

• Champion code reuse and shared component strategies across mobile and web while knowing when native implementations are the right choice

• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, backlog refinement) to ensure overall engineering progress aligns with roadmaps and timelines

• Stay current with React, React Native, iOS, Android, JavaScript/TypeScript, and mobile ecosystem trends

• Evaluate emerging frameworks and methodologies (Kotlin Multiplatform, Flutter, Jetpack Compose, SwiftUI evolution, new React Native architecture)

What You'll Need

Required:

• 10+ years of hands-on mobile development experience

• 2+ years in a lead or technical leadership role

• Expert proficiency in React Native, React, Expo/EAS, JavaScript/TypeScript

• Working knowledge of native iOS development (Swift, UIKit, SwiftUI, Objective-C, Swift Concurrency/Combine)

• Working knowledge of native Android development (Kotlin/Java, Android SDK, Jetpack)

• Strong understanding of brownfield host-shell/mobile micro-frontend patterns, RN New Architecture (TurboModules/Fabric), Native Modules, and typed host bridge contracts

• Experience with modern state management (Redux Toolkit, Zustand, Jotai)

• Deep knowledge of performance optimization, memory management, and multithreading across cross-platform and native environments

• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX, accessibility, and responsive design

• Proficiency with Git and version control workflows (GitFlow, trunk-based)

• Experience with cloud platforms (Firebase, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

• Knowledge of App Store and Play Store submission processes

• Solid experience working with offshore teams and driving work through closure across distributed teams

• Experience building, leading, or scaling multi-platform mobile development teams

Preferred:

• Familiarity with additional cross-platform frameworks (Flutter, Kotlin Multiplatform)

• Experience architecting large-scale, multi-platform solutions

• Strong understanding of mobile security best practices

• Experience with advanced performance profiling and memory optimization tools across iOS, Android, and React Native

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards

• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

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Reasonable accommodation statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 - 8111.

$70.00-$75.00 per hour

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.