Chief Mobile Software Engineer

Chief Mobile Software Engineer
Viseu
Viseu, Viseu District, Portugal

Title: Senior React Native Developer

Type: Contract (2-months minimum, extensions likely)

Location: Remote

About Ovyo:

Ovyo is a B2B services company providing flexible Engineering team & talent services to the streaming (video/media), satellite and comms industries. Founded in 2019 by industry specialists with the idea of providing professional services in a more helpful way, we have quickly grown to>



100 Engineers across an array of tech stacks & platforms, located in the UK, India, Portugal, South Africa, Brazil, US and eastern Europe. In 2024, we merged with The Loop co. , a Portuguese software services company, so we now boast over 250 Engineers across the different locations.

About the role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior React Native Developer to join our dynamic team in building a
- edge Over-The-Top (OTT) mobile application focused on video streaming. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing mobile applications for both Android and i
OS platforms using React Native, with a proven track record in the OTT industry, specifically working on video streaming mobile apps.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain a
  - performance OTT mobile application using React Native for both Android and i
  OS platforms.
• Collaborate with
  - functional teams, including product managers, designers, and backend developers, to define and implement innovative features for video streaming.
• Work closely with
  - party vendors and partners to integrate services and ensure a cohesive
  -
  - end application.
• Optimize application performance for smooth video playback, low latency, and efficient resource usage across diverse devices.
• Implement robust, scalable, and maintainable code following best practices and modern development standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to video streaming,
  - platform compatibility, and performance bottlenecks.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional experience in mobile application development using React Native.
• Proven experience building and deploying video streaming mobile applications in the OTT industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing applications for both Android and i
  OS platforms.
• Strong proficiency in React Native, Java
  Script/Type
  Script, and related libraries/frameworks.
• Deep understanding of mobile app architecture, state management (e. G. , Redux, Mob
  X), and UI/UX principles.
• Hands-on experience with the certification and submission processes for Google Play Store and Apple App Store
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs, Graph
  QL, and integration with backend services.
• Experience with testing frameworks (e. G. , Jest, Detox) and CI/CD pipelines for mobile apps.

To apply for the role or for more information get in touch with the team at Ovyo at