React Native Developer Junior

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced and passionate Junior-level React Native Developer to join our dynamic development team in Ashburn, VA. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in mobile development, particularly with the React Native framework, and will play a critical role in designing and implementing high-quality mobile applications.

This position requires on-site work in Ashburn, VA 5 days per week for the first year of employment.

Job Responsibilities

* Design and develop engaging, intuitive and reusable React Native components.

* Use modern software engineering tools including VS Code, Gitlab, and Atlassian Suites for ticketing and documentation, development, and testing software.

* Present solutions at formal and informal design reviews in conjunction with the Technical Lead, and document the design according to the Government's system lifecycle methodology.

* Understand how to interface with Native code on Android and iOS from React Native.

* Code unit tests and end-to-end test using the framework of choice of the team.

* Participate in daily scrums and code reviews.

* Keep up to date with React Native technology updates and trends.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related engineering field with 2+ years of technical experience.

* Minimum of 2 years of experience in mobile development and React Native.

* Proven Mobile development experience using.

* React Native.

* Native iOS, Android.

* Some Detox experience.

* Proficient in Typescript and JavaScript.

* Constructing and debugging CI/CD build Pipelines for mobile targets.

* Strong experience with Redux, Flux, or other state management libraries.

* Understanding how REST APIs work.

* Understanding of Micro Service Architecture.

* Unit Test and End-to-End test development.

Desired Skills and Experience.

* Experience using RTK Query is a plus.

* Understanding how containerization and orchestration Tools work.

* Knowledge of other mobile development frameworks or platforms.

* Experience working on an agile team such as Scrum.

* Excellent written/oral communication skills and problem-solving skills; ability to communicate information to a variety of groups at different technical skill levels.

* Strong initiative: must be able to take a high-level requirement, ask questions/seek clarifications, and get the job done.

* Ability to work in a high-pressure, tight-deadline environment.

* Must be able to multitask efficiently and progressively and work comfortably in an ever-changing data environment.

* Master's degree in computer science or related engineering field is a plus.

Customer Requirements

* Clearance - Ability to obtain and hold a public trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation.

* Citizenship - Must be a US Citizen.

* Location - Required to be on-site in Ashburn, VA 5 days per week for the first year of employment. After their first year, they will have the option to work a hybrid schedule (2-3 days on-site) depending on the needs of the team. All candidates must be within the GWA/commutable area.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit  For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.