Mobile Frontend Developer (React Native + Expo)
Discovered EthiopiaRemoteFull TimePosted 10 days ago (Aug 2, 2026)
Location
Addis Ababa (Remote)
Position Type
Full-Time
Compensation
$5–9/hour
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled
Mobile Frontend Developer
with
strong experience in both Swift and React Native
to join our team.
This role is focused on building and maintaining mobile applications across both
native iOS (Swift)
and
cross-platform (React Native + Expo)
environments. You should be equally comfortable working in both stacks and able to switch between them as needed.
We are a startup — we need someone with a
problem-solver mindset
, who can think creatively, move fast, and take ownership. You should be comfortable working from Figma designs, shipping production apps, and using modern AI-powered development tools (Cursor, Claude Code, etc.) to accelerate your workflow.
Key Responsibilities
• Build and maintain mobile applications using
React Native (Expo)
and
Swift (iOS)
• Convert
Figma designs into pixel-perfect, production-ready mobile interfaces
• Work across both
native iOS and cross-platform mobile stacks
• Manage the full iOS app lifecycle, including
building, testing, and publishing to the Apple App Store
• Handle
Expo builds, EAS configuration, and deployment workflows
• Integrate and maintain native modules when required
• Collaborate with backend and product teams to deliver end-to-end features
• Debug and resolve performance issues and production bugs
• Contribute to architecture and technical decision-making
Required Skills & Experience
• Strong, hands-on experience with
React Native
• Strong, hands-on experience with
Expo (including EAS builds and deployment)
• Strong experience with
Swift (required — must be comfortable building real features in Swift)
• Proven experience
submitting and maintaining apps on the Apple App Store
• Strong understanding of provisioning profiles, certificates, TestFlight, and App Store guidelines
• Experience converting
Figma designs into clean, production-ready code
• Experience using
AI-assisted coding tools
(Cursor, Claude Code, or similar)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Startup mentality — proactive, adaptable, and ownership-driven
Nice to Have
• Experience with
TypeScript
• Backend experience (any stack)
• Experience with
Go
• Experience with Android (Google Play Store submissions)
• Familiarity with performance optimization and mobile security best practices
• Experience working in early-stage startups
What We’re Looking For
• Someone who is
strong in both Swift and React Native
(not just one)
• A
builder and problem solver
• Someone who can move fast and figure things out independently
• A developer who takes ownership and wants to
Requirements
• Strong experience with
React Native
• Strong hands-on experience with
Expo (including EAS builds and deployment)
• Solid experience with
Swift
(required)
• Proven experience
submitting and maintaining apps on the Apple App Store
• Strong understanding of provisioning profiles, certificates, TestFlight, and App Store review guidelines
• Experience converting
Figma designs into production-ready mobile UI
• Experience using
AI-assisted coding tools
(e.g., Cursor, Claude Code, or similar IDE-integrated AI agents)
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Startup mentality: proactive, adaptable, and comfortable taking ownership
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