With Acorn seeing another year of growth, our talented IT team are seeking a talented Senior React Native Developer to join our well established and innovative team. The ideal candidate for this position would have experience in developing high performance mobile applications across IOS and Android platforms using React Native. You will get the chance to be a part of exciting projects where you can create seamless user experiences, implementing secure authentication systems, and ensuring app performance and scalability, all whilst working within dynamic and cross functional team. Job Title: Senior React Native Developer Location: Liverpool - Hybrid (3 days per week in the office) Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am – 5:30pm Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 DOE What you will be doing: Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable mobile applications using React Native. Build applications that work seamlessly across iOS and Android platforms. Implement secure authentication and authorisation mechanisms using OAuth and JWT tokens. Optimise mobile applications for maximum speed, responsiveness, and scalability. Integrate third-party native modules and libraries as required to extend application functionality. Work with internal and external APIs to enable seamless application functionality. Integrate Google Maps and geolocation services to enhance application features. Design and implement visually appealing and intuitive dashboards for data representation. Use libraries and tools to create interactive and insightful data visualisations. Use tools like Sentry and React Native Debugger for error tracking and performance monitoring. What we are looking for: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in mobile development with at least 3 years using React Native. Proficient in React Native and JavaScript/TypeScript. Experience with state management libraries like Redux or MobX. Strong understanding of mobile app architecture and design patterns. Familiarity with native build tools like Xcode and Android Studio. Experience with RESTful APIs and third-party API integrations. Proficient in working with authentication mechanisms using OAuth and JWT tokens. Experience with integrating Google Maps and geolocation services. About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover. At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day. The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025. Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing: Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays) Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as: 6 Free Counselling sessions per year Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7 Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor. Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues. Financial: A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet. Company pension scheme Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period. Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice. Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary. Reward, Recognition and Culture: Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers. Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers. Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to e