Mobile Developer (React Native)

Kuala Selangor, Selangor

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Hybrid

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Contract

|Job ID 7911|Posted Sep 11, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION
Mobile Developer (React Native)
Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor

About Horizontal:  Established since 2003 in the US, Horizontal solves complex challenges across two distinct businesses: Horizontal Digital and Horizontal Talent. We are consistently recognized for being a top workplace and one of the fastest-growing private companies. Horizontal Talent specializes in staffing for IT, Digital & Creative, and Business & Strategy markets. We have global offices in the US, UAE, India, Malaysia & Australia.

About the Role:  We are seeking an experienced Mobile Developer (React Native) to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about creating innovative mobile solutions, have hands-on expertise in React Native, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Mobile Developer, you will be responsible for:
  • Front-End Development: Develop and maintain mobile applications using React Native.
  • API Integration: Apply a strong understanding of RESTful APIs and best practices for seamless integrations.
  • Security & Data Protection: Implement robust security and data protection measures for mobile applications.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, design, and implement new features.
  • Performance Optimization: Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
  • Troubleshooting & Debugging: Efficiently troubleshoot and debug issues in mobile applications and APIs.
  • Release Management: Manage the release process for both Google Play Store and Apple App Store, including app submission, updates, and compliance with store guidelines.
  • Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our apps remain current and competitive.

Requirements:
We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:
  • React Native Expertise (Compulsory): Mandatory expertise in React Native; Flutter development experience is an added advantage.
  • Proven Experience & Portfolio: Proven experience as a Mobile Developer with a strong portfolio of released applications on the App Store or Android market.
  • React Native Fundamentals: In-depth knowledge of React Native and its core principles.
  • Mobile Development Lifecycle: Familiarity with the mobile development lifecycle and best practices.
  • App Store Release Experience: Experience with release management for Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
  • API & Networking: Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and mobile libraries for networking.
  • Testing & TDD: Strong knowledge of Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies and experience with automated testing frameworks.
  • UI/UX Principles: A strong understanding of UI/UX principles.
  • Problem-Solving & Detail: Strong problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail.
  • Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Authorization Mechanisms: Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token.
  • CI/CD Familiarity: Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines

The above description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.