Lead React Native (Fullstack) – $950/day inc. super + GST - 6 months+ - Sydney (Hybrid)
I'm working with a consultancy partner building out a brand-new engineering squad for a major player in the payments space here in Sydney, and they're looking for a Lead React Native Engineer to own and shape the mobile platform from day one.
This is a hands‐on leadership role where you'll sit across React Native (Expo) + Node/TypeScript, driving architecture, setting standards, and delivering a high-quality, scalable product used by a large customer base.
Why this role stands out
* React Native at the core - not an afterthought
* Greenfield / platform build with real ownership & impact
* Opportunity to define a multi-tenant, white‐labelled mobile platform
* Work closely with product, design & backend to deliver end‐to‐end features
* Strong focus on modern engineering practices + AI‐assisted development
What you'll be doing
* Owning the BFF layer (Node.js / TypeScript)
* Designing scalable frontend architecture & component systems
* Driving performance, quality, and engineering standards
* Mentoring engineers and shaping best practices across the team
* Building a platform that supports multiple branded mobile experiences
What they're looking for
* Strong experience with React Native (Expo) - this is key
* Full-stack TypeScript background (frontend + BFF)
* Experience designing scalable frontend architectures
* Solid understanding of API orchestration & data shaping
* Exposure to AWS + modern CI/CD practices
* Previous experience in platform builds, refactors, or complex apps
The details
* 6-month contract + likely extensions
* Sydney – 3 days in office / 2 WFH
* ASAP start preferred
Also hiring:
If you're a React Native specialist who enjoys owning platforms, influencing architecture, and building products at scale, this is a genuinely strong opportunity.
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