Engineering Manager; React Native

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Vauxhall, London (Hybrid, 3 days onsite)

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Salary: up to £130,000 + benefits

My client is a leading premium convenience retail platform on a mission to revolutionise how customers shop with ultra-fast, tech-driven delivery solutions. Founded in 2020, they’ve recently given their mobile footprint a full refresh—rebuilding their app using cutting-edge React Native tools like Tamagui, Expo Router, and Maestro. The all-new iOS app launched in April, with Android coming very soon.

They’re looking for an Engineering Manager who will drive the evolution of their best-in-class mobile app. You’ll manage and expand a team of talented engineers, ensure top‑tier quality across features, and serve as the voice of the app in strategic business discussions.

• Transition from contractors to an in-house model, while recruiting and onboarding 3 full-time React Native engineers
• Lead team members through mentorship, performance reviews, and career development
• Shape the technical vision, architecture, and roadmap for the app
• Set and uphold standards for code quality, testing, performance, and app reliability
• Introduce effective monitoring and alerting to catch issues early
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to drive feature delivery

• 3+ years in a leadership role (e.g. Engineering Manager, Tech Lead) in mobile app development
• Deep hands‑on experience with React Native, Expo, Zustand, React Query, and monitoring tools like Sentry
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Strong grasp of mobile app architecture and testing best practices
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

• Intro call with the Director of Engineering
• 2 x 1-hour Interviews onsite
• Offer

This is a chance to be part of a fast-moving, innovation‑first company reshaping convenience retail. You’ll play a pivotal role in steering the mobile strategy and building a dynamic in‑house