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Senior Mobile Developer (IoT & React Native Specialist)

FlatGigs connects MENA's high-growth companies with elite talent to accelerate revenue and ROI.

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We are seeking a high-calibre Senior Mobile Developer to lead the development of our next-generation IoT ecosystem. In this role, you won't just be building apps; you will be architecting the bridge between physical hardware and digital user experiences.

You will be responsible for designing and developing high-performance, cross-platform applications from the ground up, ensuring seamless low-latency communication with IoT devices via BLE, Wi-Fi, and MQTT. The ideal candidate thrives on solving complex hardware-software synchronization challenges and is passionate about building "offline-first" resilient architectures.

Key Responsibilities

  • End-to-End Development: Architect, develop, and maintain robust React Native applications for iOS and Android from initial concept to App Store/Play Store deployment.
  • Hardware Integration: Implement and optimize communication protocols between mobile devices and IoT hardware (provisioning, pairing, and real-time telemetry).
  • Native Bridge Engineering: Write custom Native Modules (Java/Kotlin/Swift/Objective-C) when necessary to access low-level hardware features that standard React Native libraries cannot reach.
  • State & Data Management: Build sophisticated "offline-first" capabilities, ensuring data integrity when devices are disconnected from the cloud.
  • Performance Optimization: Minimize battery consumption and memory usage, specifically during continuous background hardware scanning and data streaming.
  • Security Orchestration: Implement end-to-end encryption for device-to-mobile and mobile-to-cloud communication.

Technical Requirements & Skillsets

Core Mobile Expertise

  • Frameworks: Mastery of React Native and its ecosystem (Hooks, Context API, Fabric Architecture).
  • Languages: Strong proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript, with the ability to write/debug Swift/Objective-C and Java/Kotlin.
  • State Management: Expertise in Redux Toolkit, Zustand, or MobX for handling complex asynchronous hardware states.

IoT & Connectivity Stack

  • Protocols: Deep experience with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) (specifically the react-native-ble-plx or react-native-ble-manager libraries).
  • Networking: Experience with MQTT, WebSockets, and gRPC for real-time bi-directional communication.
  • Device Onboarding: Proven ability to implement Wi-Fi Provisioning (SoftAP, SmartConfig) and NFC pairing flows.

Backend & Infrastructure

  • API Integration: Expert-level knowledge of RESTful APIs and GraphQL.
  • Storage: Experience with local persistence using WatermelonDB, SQLite, or Realm.
  • DevOps: Full ownership of the CI/CD pipeline for mobile (Fastlane, Bitrise, or GitHub Actions).

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience: 5+ years in Professional Mobile Development, with at least 2+ years specifically focused on IoT-integrated products.
  • Product Portfolio: A proven track record of shipping at least 2-3 production-grade IoT apps currently available in stores.
  • Problem Solving: Strong understanding of concurrency, multi-threading, and hardware latency issues.

Bonus Points For:

  • Experience with AWS IoT Core or Google Cloud IoT.
  • Familiarity with C/C++ or firmware development concepts.
  • Knowledge of Matter or Thread protocols.

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At FlatGigs, we are redefining the landscape of talent acquisition for the MENA region's most ambitious startups. As a strategic execution powerhouse, we go beyond traditional recruitment to pinpoint and eliminate the critical talent bottlenecks that stifle growth. Our mission is to connect high-growth portfolios with elite, sector-specific experts who are proven to drive measurable ROI and accelerate revenue milestones. By leveraging data-driven insights and a rigorous performance-charged cultural fit assessment, we ensure that every placement is not just a hire, but a catalyst for sustainable, long-term value creation.

Through our innovative 'Hyper-Accelerated Onboarding' and 'Actionable Intelligence Optimization' frameworks, we are revolutionizing how companies scale. We architect bespoke talent solutions engineered for maximum investor returns, transforming the recruitment process into an ultimate growth engine. Whether it is solving execution gaps for investor-backed ventures or embedding game-changing leadership teams, FlatGigs is dedicated to fueling the ascent of the next generation of market leaders. We are committed to de-risking high-stakes hiring and empowering startups to hit their targets with precision and speed.

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