Technical Lead (React Native) Coimbra

Overview

Job Title: Technical Lead - Mobile App (React Native)

Location: Hybrid working, home & BCA Coimbra (monthly visits)

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits!

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours

Job Status: Permanent

Who we are!

The Constellation Automotive Group is the largest vertically integrated digital car marketplace in Europe, combining the leading digital brands across the segments of Consumer to Business (C2B), Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Consumer (B2C). Across our digital platforms we exceed £20billion of Gross Merchandises Value (‘GMV’) on an annual basis. This includes market leading brands such as BCA, We Buy Any Car, cinch and Marshall.

The Constellation Technology Team provides a
- wide set of Technology Products and Services across the Constellation Automotive Group. If you are a leader in software engineering seeking a fresh opportunity, Constellation Automotive Group (CAG) invites you to join our team at our
- new tech hub in Coimbra. CAG is a leader in the automotive services industry, providing various services, including vehicle remarketing, logistics, and inspections.

Our software engineering team is at the forefront of
- edge technologies and projects revolutionising the automotive industry. We are excited to expand our team at our
- new tech hub in Coimbra, where you will have a unique opportunity to influence the development and culture of this innovative hub.

Role Overview

As a Technical Lead, you will be responsible for leading the development of
- quality mobile applications using React Native. You will lead a team of React Native software engineers and work closely with Product, Engineering and Design teams to create innovative app solutions that meet our customers’ needs.

Role Accountabilities

• Leading a team of app engineers designing, developing, and maintaining
  - centric apps, primarily leveraging React Native.
• Ensuring continuous delivery of value to users through efficient development practices and
  - coordinated releases.
• Collaborating closely with Design and Product teams to implement visually compelling and intuitive interfaces.
• Aligning the
  - 's work with the product vision and strategic goals, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Handling line management duties, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations by setting clear goals and expectations.
• Driving improvements of engineering practices within the team to enhance efficiency, code quality, and user experience. Ensure code quality and maintainability by conducting code reviews, writing tests, and documenting work.
• Staying abreast of the latest app development trends and best practices and providing technical leadership to the team.

Knowledge

• 7+ years of experience in
  - end/app development, with a significant focus on React / React Native and its ecosystem including native tooling for i
  OS and Android.
• Strong proficiency in Java
  Script/Type
  Script, HTML, CSS.
• Experience with automated testing suites such as Appium and understanding of TDD/BDD concepts.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and practices, such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Experience in people management, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Bachelor-'s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field or equivalent work experience.

Skills

• Proficiency in React Native: Expert knowledge building mobile applications using React Native is essential.
• Strong Java
  Script/Type
  Script Skills: Excellent knowledge of Java
  Script or Type
  Script, including ES6+ syntax, and understanding of functional programming paradigms and nuances.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide team members.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with various stakeholders and to communicate technical information clearly.
• Strong
  - solving skills with the ability to analyse complex issues and develop innovative solutions.

Relationships

• App Engineers: Leading and collaborating with a team of React Native engineers to build
  - friendly,
  - performance apps.
• UX/UI Designers: Partnering closely with UX/UI designers to ensure implemented interfaces match designs and provide an optimal user experience.
• Product Owners: Working closely with product owners to align the
  - 's work with product vision and strategic goals.
• Heads of Product: Coordinating with heads of product to ensure the development efforts align with their expectations and contribute to the overall product strategy.
• Engineering Management: Collaborating with engineering management to facilitate efficient organisational communication and collaboration and drive continuous improvement of engineering practices.
• Contributing to the hybrid work culture, balancing remote and
  - office work while fostering a positive and collaborative environment.

Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered.

Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability