Senior Mobile Application Engineer (React Native) Newcastle, United Kingdom

LeoVegas Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company is seeking a Mobile Application Engineer specializing in React Native to develop innovative mobile applications. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in mobile development for both Android and iOS platforms. This position offers a hybrid working model and numerous benefits, including comprehensive healthcare and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Hybrid working - 3 days per week at the office

Workation for up to 4 weeks per year

28 days of paid leave plus public holidays

Pension contributions matching up to 6%

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

£250 annual wellbeing allowance

Complimentary snacks and drinks

Quarterly team budget for social events

Up to 6 months of full pay for maternity leave

Cycle-to-work scheme and gym discounts

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience working as a mobile developer for Android and iOS.
• Strong experience with React Native.
• Proficiency in TypeScript.
• Good understanding of core JavaScript principles and concepts.
• Experience with cloud integrations.
• Experience with Rest API, Datadog, GraphQL, Firebase and version control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality React native applications for both iOS and Android platforms.
• Ensure a smooth, engaging, and intuitive user experience.
• Work on apps for LeoVegas brands such as BetMGM, BetUK, and Expekt.
• Improve and enhance applications with a strong product focus.
• Contribute to launching new brands and expanding into new markets.

Skills

React Native

TypeScript

Core JavaScript principles

Cloud integrations

Rest API

GraphQL

Firebase

Version control

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join our team of skilled developers working on mobile applications for top LeoVegas brands like BetMGM, BetUK, and Expekt. With offices across Europe in Sweden, Poland, Spain, and the UK, we create high-performance and innovative solutions for both iOS and Android platforms.

We’re looking for a Mobile Application Engineer, specializing in React Native, with a mobile-first mindset and an understanding of native development to help drive our projects forward.

We are expanding our React Native team in Stockholm and are searching for talented engineers who are passionate about mobile development and eager to build innovative gaming experiences.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Develop and maintain high-quality React native applications for both iOS and Android platforms
• Ensure a smooth, engaging, and intuitive user experience
• Work on apps for LeoVegas brands such as BetMGM, BetUK, and Expekt
• Improve and enhance applications with a strong product focus
• Contribute to launching new brands and expanding into new markets

OUR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• At least 5 years of experience working as a mobile developer for Android and iOS
• Strong experience with React Native
• Proficiency in TypeScript
• Good understanding of core JavaScript principles and concepts
• Experience with cloud integrations
• Experience with Rest API, Datadog, GraphQL, Firebase and version control

NICE TO HAVES

• Experience writing Unit Tests
• Hands‑on experience optimizing mobile performance
• Experience with CI/CD integrations

WHO WE ARE

At the core of LeoVegas Group is Team Leo. Our culture is our foundation and is what enables us to innovate, build, and lead as we trailblaze our way through the igaming industry. We’re a team of over 1400 innovators, initiators, and groundbreakers working in a fast‑paced and agile environment across 11 offices worldwide.

BENEFITS

• Hybrid working- 3 days per week at the office, with flexibility for 2 days at home
• Workation– Take your job on an adventure with our Workation benefit for up to 4 weeks per year (T&Cs apply).
• Plenty of time to recharge– 28 days of paid leave, plus all public and bank holidays in England.
• Invest in your future– We match pension contributions up to 6%.
• Comprehensive healthcare– BUPA coverage, including pre-existing conditions, plus a cashback plan for dental, optical, and other treatments.
• Wellbeing allowance– £250 annual allowance for you to invest in your health and wellbeing (T&Cs apply).
• A great workplace experience– Talented colleagues, free onsite parking, complimentary snacks and drinks, Monday breakfasts, and Friday lunches.
• A social culture you’ll love– Regular opportunities to attend sporting events throughout the year, plus a quarterly team budget for even more fun.
• Support for growing families– Up to 6 months of full pay for maternity leave.
• Stay active & save money– Cycle-to-work scheme and gym discounts.
• And there’s more…We’ll share even more perks related to your role when you chat with our Talent Acquisition team!

JOIN US!

In our pride, we empower our teammates to find their roar and run with their wildest ideas. We don’t wait for things to happen; we pounce and make it happen!

Would you be a good fit for the Leo Pride - give us a roar!

As our company working language is English, we’d like to see your CV in English, please