React Native Mobile App Developer

Vaibhav Global Ltd (VGL) Company Overview:

Listed in 1996-97 on Indian stock exchanges, Vaibhav Global Ltd (VGL) is an end-to-end electronic deep discount retailer of fashion jewelry, gemstones, and lifestyle products, operating in the US, UK, Germany, and Canada.

Shopping Experience:

Today's customers seek convenience, and VGL meets this demand through its proprietary 24/7 TV shopping channels (Shop LC in the US and Germany, and Shop TJC in the UK), as well as through various digital mediums including websites, mobile apps, OTT platforms, social media, and third-party marketplaces. VGL reaches almost 124 million households across the US, UK, and Germany. As digitization progresses and online retail continues to grow, VGL's portfolio and omni-channel strategy will evolve accordingly.

Financials and Workforce:

VGL reported a group turnover of approximately Rs. 3,041 Crore (FY 2023-2024) and employs over 3800 people globally. The company’s head office and main manufacturing facility are in Jaipur, India, employing around 3000 people, including contract workers.

Acquisitions:

• Mindful Souls B.V.: In FY23-24, VGL acquired Mindful Souls B.V., a Netherlands-based e-commerce company specializing in subscription-based online sales of fashion jewelry, gemstones, and lifestyle products. This acquisition is expected to leverage VGL's sourcing and manufacturing strengths while enhancing digital business capabilities.
• Ideal World: VGL, through its subsidiary Shop TJC Ltd (UK), acquired the assets of Ideal World, a well-known teleshopping and digital retail brand in the UK. This acquisition includes IP rights, broadcasting rights, studio equipment, and other intangible assets.

Environmental and Social Responsibility:

VGL is committed to sustainable business practices and renewable energy initiatives. The company's SEZ unit in India received the ‘Excellence Award’ for ‘IGBC Performance Challenge 2021 for Green Built Environment,’ reflecting its dedication to environmental sustainability. VGL's ‘Your Purchase Feeds...’ initiative has provided 87 million meals to school children in India, the US, and the UK. The company encourages employees to donate at least two hours each month to charitable causes, tracked through its performance system. VGL is also a Great Place to Work (GPTW) certified organization.

Shop LC Overview:

Shop LC, a VGL subsidiary, was established in Austin, TX in 2007 and now broadcasts live to 75 million homes in the US. The growing e-commerce presence is supported by the website Shop LC. Shop LC ships approximately 25,000 products daily to US customers and employs around 550 people in various operational roles. The US is VGL’s largest market, contributing 68% to consolidated revenue.

TJC Overview:

TJC, another VGL subsidiary, was established in London, UK in 2006 and broadcasts live to 25 million homes in the UK. The company’s e-commerce presence is supported by the website TJC. TJC ships approximately 12,000 products daily to UK customers and employs around 220 people in London, with extended teams in India.

Shop LC Germany Overview:

Launched in 2021 from Dusseldorf, Germany, Shop LC Germany TV & e-commerce is a new market with significant growth potential. The business currently reaches 27 million households and is expanding. The e-commerce site can be accessed at Shop LC Germany.

Our Purpose:

Delivering joy.

Our Vision:

Be the Value Leader in Electronic Retailing of Jewelry and Lifestyle Products.

Our Mission:

To deliver one million meals per day to children in need by FY40 through our one-for-one meal program: your purchase feeds...

Our Core Values:

• Teamwork
• Honesty
• Commitment
• Passion
• Positive Attitude

Job Overview:

We are looking for a React Native developer interested in enhancing and optimizing our existing mobile apps on both the iOS and Android platforms. You will be responsible for developing new features, improving performance, and coordinating with the teams responsible for other layers of the product infrastructure. Building a product is a highly collaborative effort, and as such, a strong team player with a commitment to perfection is required.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a small team to build React Native iOS / Android applications.

• Build and maintain excellent React Native applications with clean code.

• Improve front-end performance by eliminating performance bottlenecks.

• Create front-end modules with maximum code reusability and efficiency.

• Implement pixel-perfect UIs that match designs.

• Implement clean, modern, smooth animations and transitions that provide an excellent user experience.

• Proficient in developing and managing middleware components for applications using Node.js.

• Skilled in utilizing Salesforce Commerce Cloud as a backend solution, ensuring seamless integration and performance.

• Integrate third-party APIs (SFCC and other 3rd party integration).

• Write unit and integration tests.

• Release applications to the Apple and Google Play stores.

• Work with native modules when required.

• Work as part of a small team, which will include other React Native developers, a project manager, QA professional, and a designer.

• Complete two-week sprints and participate in sprint retrospectives and daily standups.

• Assist with building estimates.

• Work with modern tools including Jira, Slack, GitHub, Google Docs, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• 5-6 years of professional experience working with React Native.

• Build a team of developers and guide and help the development team to understand React Native development.

• Experience working with Swift, Objective C, and Java is a plus but not required.

• Meaningful experience working on large, complex systems.

• Ability to take extreme ownership over your work. Every day is a challenge to ensure you are performing to the expectations you and your team have agreed upon, both regarding estimates and to the general process.

• Ability to identify with the goals of the business and dedicate yourself to delivering on the commitments you and your team make to them.

• An understanding of React Native best practices and a commitment to following them.

• Ability to work through new and difficult React Native issues and contribute to libraries as needed.

• Ability to create and maintain continuous integration and delivery of React Native applications.

• A positive mindset and can-do attitude.

• Forensic attention to detail.

• English skills are a plus (ability to effectively communicate via written and spoken English).

• A passion for software development. It’s not just your career; it’s also your hobby. You’re constantly striving to learn new things and improve. You follow industry news, regularly tinker with new technologies, and read books and blogs to keep your skills current.

• You work well within a team environment and enjoy working in the office with your colleagues.

Required Skills:

• Firm grasp of the JavaScript and TypeScript or ClojureScript language and its nuances, including ES6+ syntax.

• React Native Framework, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Flux, Redux, Jest, ESLint, ES6.

• In-depth knowledge of React JS Java Script, CSS, HTML, Virtual Dom.

• Knowledge of functional or object-oriented programming.

• Ability to write well-documented, clean Javascript code.

• Rock solid at working with third-party dependencies and debugging dependency conflicts.

• Familiarity with native build tools, like XCode, Gradle Android Studio, IntelliJ.

• Understanding of REST APIs, the document request model, and offline storage.

• Experience with automated testing suites, like Jest or Mocha.