Julian Khatibi
@juliankhatibi
Senior React/React Native Developer specializing in user-centric mobile applications.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior React and React Native Developer with over a decade of experience in building mission-critical mobile applications. My journey has taken me through collaborations with healthcare giants and high-growth startups, where I have consistently delivered high-quality mobile platforms while ensuring compliance and accessibility. I thrive in environments that challenge my skills and allow me to lead teams towards achieving excellence in software development.
Throughout my career, I have developed a strong expertise in React Native, TypeScript, and various backend technologies. I have successfully integrated complex APIs, resolved numerous defects, and enhanced application performance. My focus is on creating clean, maintainable architectures that not only meet but exceed user expectations. I am now seeking a long-term role where I can anchor my expertise and guide engineers in scaling product quality and leading mobile strategy.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer
HealthStream
Feb 2025 - Present (3 months)
Developed core features for ShiftWizard, a React Native scheduling tool. Integrated .NET APIs with Redux Toolkit and Saga, resolved 100+ defects, and improved screen performance with on-demand pagination.
Senior Software Engineer
AppFolio
Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Built universal-platform mobile features with React Native, TypeScript, and Expo. Developed a shared component library using Gluestack UI. Partnered with design on visual consistency and led accessibility audits, integrating WCAG standards and unit testing with Jest to ensure high reliability.
Lead Software Engineer
National Powersport Auctions
Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Architected an enterprise auction tooling in React Native and WatermelonDB, enabling offline support with React Query. Defined component reuse patterns, implemented CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, and championed DevOps best practices improving deployment speed.
Senior Software Engineer
Ascension
Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Modernized healthcare mobile apps by creating a modular design system and automated test suite. Translated Figma designs into reusable React Native components, enforced WCAG 2.0 accessibility, and optimized performance through memorization and code-splitting.
Senior Software Engineer
Herbalife Nutrition
Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Developed a hybrid POS application on Clover devices using React Native alongside native iOS/Android. Led architectural discussions, implemented 80% test coverage in unit tests, and automated QA flows with Cypress to streamline release cycles.
Lead Software Engineer
Perficient
May 2021 - Present (4 years)
Worked on a healthcare management app and an online banking platform. Built cross-platform features with React Native, Next.js, and Node.js. Led testing efforts using Cypress and React Native Testing Library. Supported API development and implemented end-to-end security enhancements.
Mobile Engineer
General Motors
Oct 2020 - Present (4 years 7 months)
Migrated native vehicle management features into React Native for the MyChevrolet app. Modernized the UI, led development of SwiftUI widgets, and resolved native unit testing issues across iOS and Android. Improved performance and reduced maintenance costs significantly.
Senior Mobile Developer
BeachBody, Inc
Apr 2020 - Present (5 years 1 month)
Led development of nutrition tracking and personalized meal plan generator in the Openfit app. Collaborated with product and design teams, optimized features for user retention during COVID-19, and supported multiplatform rollout on iOS, Android, and web.
Lead Software Engineer
Sootchy, Inc
Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 4 months)
Led mobile development for a 529 college savings app. Built end-to-end features, integrated third-party services, and contributed backend code in Node.js and MongoDB. Mentored junior devs and coordinated offshore engineering efforts.
Software Engineer
Glyd
Feb 2018 - Present (7 years 3 months)
Developed concierge travel features using React Native and Sendbird. Implemented AI-powered suggestions with animation libraries. Contributed to open source, managed offshore backend team, and supported chat and location features for over 2,000 users.
Software Engineer
NowSoftware Technology
Dec 2015 - Present (9 years 5 months)
Consulted on B2B React and React Native projects. Led a dev team of 10, collaborated with clients to define project scope, and delivered 15+ apps. Oversaw UI/UX, architectural decisions, and production rollouts, improving digital engagement across multiple industries.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UCLA Extension
Full Stack Development, Full Stack Development
Focused on mobile-first architectures, REST API integration, and Agile delivery in the MERN stack.
California State University, Northridge
Bachelors of Science, Computer Science
Trained in project leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration—skills that inform my approach to high-impact software development.
Availability
Location
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Website
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Skills
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