Frontend Engineer

Location: Iraq (Hybrid)

Company: Swibit

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports To: Frontend Lead / Engineering Manager, Frontend

About Swibit

Swibit is an AI solutions company operating in the MENA region, the UK, and the US. We specialise in delivering high-end consulting and building scalable digital platforms, AI-powered products, and strategic solutions across sectors such as real estate, marketplaces, logistics, education, and public services.

Our model is global design and local execution — combining international expertise with deep local market understanding to deliver impactful, future-ready solutions.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Frontend Engineer with a strong focus on React Native (Expo) to join our growing engineering team in Iraq. You will build and ship cross-platform mobile applications that serve real users across Iraq and the wider MENA region — from consumer products to enterprise-grade platforms.

You will work within Swibit's matrix engineering model: your line manager is the Frontend Lead (career, growth, reviews), while day-to-day you collaborate with a Tech Lead and Project Manager on specific product deliveries.

This is a hands-on building role. You will write production code from day one.

Key Responsibilities

Mobile Development

• Build, maintain, and ship cross-platform mobile applications using React Native with Expo

• Implement pixel-perfect UIs from Figma designs, following Swibit's design system

• Integrate with backend APIs (REST and GraphQL) and real-time services

• Manage app state using modern patterns (Zustand, Redux Toolkit, or similar)

• Handle navigation, deep linking, push notifications, and offline-first behaviour

• Optimise app performance — startup time, memory usage, animations, and bundle size

Quality & Engineering Standards

• Write clean, testable, well-documented TypeScript code

• Participate in code reviews — both giving and receiving feedback constructively

• Follow Swibit's Dual Quality Gate process and the Swibit Engine standards

• Write unit and integration tests; contribute to E2E test coverage

• Manage app releases through EAS Build and EAS Submit pipelines

Collaboration & Growth

• Collaborate closely with Product Designers, Backend Engineers, and QA

• Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives

• Contribute to the shared component library and reusable modules

• Mentor junior engineers and Academy graduates joining the team

• Stay current with React Native and Expo ecosystem developments

Requirements

Essential

• Based in Iraq (able to work from the office on a hybrid schedule)

• 2–4 years of professional experience building mobile applications with React Native

• Strong hands-on experience with Expo (managed and bare workflows)

• Proficiency in TypeScript and modern JavaScript (ES6+)

• Solid understanding of React fundamentals — hooks, context, component lifecycle

• Experience with state management solutions (Zustand, Redux Toolkit, Jotai, or similar)

• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and async data fetching (React Query / TanStack Query)

• Experience publishing apps to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store

• Comfortable with Git, pull requests, and collaborative development workflows

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written)

Preferred

• Experience with EAS Build / EAS Submit and OTA updates

• Familiarity with React Navigation and deep linking patterns

• Experience with animations (Reanimated, Moti) and gesture handling

• Knowledge of push notifications (Expo Notifications, FCM, APNs)

• Exposure to web development with React (Next.js or similar)

• Experience integrating maps, camera, biometrics, or payment SDKs

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions)

• Understanding of accessibility standards for mobile applications

• Previous experience in a startup or fast-paced product environment

Tech Stack You'll Work With

What You'll Gain

• Opportunity to build products used across Iraq and the MENA region

• Work on a variety of projects — consumer apps, enterprise platforms, and AI-driven products

• Close collaboration with an international team of engineers, designers, and AI specialists

• Clear career growth path within Swibit's engineering ladder (Associate → Senior → Lead)

• Structured mentorship and access to the Swibit Academy learning programmes

• A fast-paced, ambitious environment where your work has real, visible impact

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives

How to Apply

Send your CV and a link to any published apps or a GitHub/portfolio to [email protected] with the subject line: Frontend Engineer — React Native (Iraq)