
About Newsela
Empowering students through accessible reading materials
Key Highlights
- Over 40 million students and 1.5 million teachers served
- More than 20,000 schools use Newsela's platform
- Founded in 2013, headquartered in New York City
- $100M+ raised in funding from investors like Insight Partners
Newsela is an edtech company based in New York, specializing in literacy and reading comprehension tools for K-12 students. Founded in 2013, Newsela serves over 40 million students and 1.5 million teachers across more than 20,000 schools. The platform provides access to a vast library of articles an...
🎁 Benefits
Employees enjoy competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO, and a flexible remote work policy. Newsela also offers a learning budget to suppor...
🌟 Culture
Newsela fosters a culture of innovation and inclusivity, prioritizing literacy and education equity. The company values collaboration and encourages e...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Newsela is seeking a Senior React Native Engineer to lead the development of a new React Native app. You'll work independently to deliver features and maintain legacy applications, requiring expertise in React Native and iOS development.
Job Description
Who you are
You are a Senior React Native Developer with a strong background in building mobile applications. You have experience leading projects from conception to launch, particularly in a SaaS environment, and are comfortable working independently with minimal oversight. Your expertise in React Native allows you to create applications that provide significant native value beyond a simple web experience. You understand the nuances of App Store guidelines and have a proven track record of successfully publishing apps.
You possess a deep understanding of mobile development best practices, including accessibility and responsiveness. You are skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including backend and frontend developers, product managers, and designers, to refine requirements and identify gaps in the user experience. Your ability to leverage AI and code-generation tools enhances your productivity and ensures high-quality code.
What you'll do
In this role, you will lead the development of a brand-new React Native app that functions as an iOS WebView wrapper. You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of features, including requirements gathering, implementation, testing, and deployment. Your role will also involve maintaining the legacy native iOS app temporarily while contributing to the React web application that will be wrapped. You will design the app to exceed the minimum functionality thresholds set by the App Store, ensuring a seamless user experience.
You will actively participate in ticket grooming, sprint planning, and architecture discussions, ensuring that all features adhere to modern best practices. Your responsibilities will include debugging end-to-end issues across APIs and ensuring that the application meets all necessary guidelines for a successful launch. You will also contribute to the overall product strategy by identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.
What we offer
As a contractor, you will have the flexibility to work remotely from various locations in Latin America. While this role does not include company-sponsored benefits, you will gain valuable experience working with a dynamic team focused on delivering high-quality software solutions. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the product and contribute to the growth of the company.
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