React Native Developer - Montreal - Poka EN

Description

At Poka, we're transforming how frontline teams operate, learn, and solve problems.

Our connected worker platform is purpose-built for manufacturing, empowering frontline workers to share knowledge, collaborate in real-time, and drive continuous improvement. Think of it as the missing digital link, bringing the human interface into the stack of the Smart Factory, generating the right data and insights that drive entirely new scales of process improvements.

We're proud to support global leaders like Nestlé, Bosch, Mars, and Danone in their digital transformation journeys and as part of the IFS family, our reach and impact continue to grow globally.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior React Native Developer to play a key role in the design, delivery, and long-term evolution of our mobile and frontend platforms. This is a permanent, full-time position, at the core of a strategic transition from existing applications (Angular web and native iOS) toward a cross-platform React Native architecture, in a real-world brownfield context. The person in this role will take ownership of the architectural foundation of a React Native Android application, while defining and executing a progressive migration strategy. Beyond hands-on development, this role includes a strong technical leadership and mentorship component, supporting the sustainable adoption of React Native across internal teams. This is a high-impact role, tied to a critical project with tight timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, document, and evolve the architectural foundation of a React Native application built for long-term maintainability and growth.
• Lead the brownfield integration of React Native into existing Angular web and native mobile applications.
• Define and execute a progressive migration strategy from Angular and iOS to React Native.
• Ensure the application meets high standards of performance, stability, and scalability.
• Establish best practices for state management, navigation, styling, theming, and offline support.
• Develop tools, patterns, and guidelines designed for long-term internal adoption by engineering teams.
• Act as an internal React Native technical reference, actively mentoring developers and supporting their skill development.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Backend teams.
• Contribute to decisions related to testing, CI/CD, release processes, and monitoring.
• Explore and leverage AI-based approaches, when relevant, to pragmatically accelerate development and migration efforts.

What Success Looks Like (6–12 months)

• A first production-ready version of the React Native Android application successfully delivered.
• React Native features integrated and actively used within existing applications.
• A clear, durable, and long-term maintainable architecture adopted by the team.
• Engineering teams more autonomous and confident with React Native, without reliance on external resources.
• Measurable improvements in performance, stability, and delivery velocity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in frontend and/or mobile development.
• Strong, hands‑on experience with React Native, including full applications in production (Play Store and/or App Store).
• Excellent command of React and TypeScript.
• Experience working in brownfield environments and incremental migration contexts.
• Solid understanding of mobile application lifecycles, performance considerations, and offline patterns.
• Ability to write or modify native iOS and/or Android code when needed.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and sound technical judgment.
• Leadership mindset and a genuine desire to help others grow.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, collaborative, and evolving environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Angular or other frontend frameworks.
• Deep knowledge of native Android or iOS development.
• Experience publishing applications to the Play Store and/or App Store.
• Familiarity with monitoring, feature flags, and production incident management.

What we offer:

• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• A generous vacation policy starting on your first day.
• Hybrid work policy - Employees who live within a 40 km radius of our Québec City office or a 15 km radius of our Montréal office are required to work in-office two days per week.
• 100% remote work if you do not live within the radiuses mentioned above.
• A truly flexible schedule that allows you to adapt your work hours.
• Group insurance from day one (dental, medication, disability, travel, etc.) with employer contributions, including access to telemedicine and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• A retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• A MacBook Pro and a $500 home office allowance upon hiring.
• Tasty snacks available at all times in our offices (fresh fruits, snacks, pastries, coffee, tea, etc.)
• The tools, support, and opportunities you need to keep learning and progressing in your career.

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Please note: An understanding of English is essential at Poka, as it is the language used during company‑wide meetings and many internal communications, ensuring effective collaboration and decision‑making. In addition, as Poka operates in an international environment, English is the primary language for communicating with our clients and partners, enabling us to better serve them and represent Poka in a professional manner.

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