Senior React Native Developer

BigBear.ai is seeking a Senior React Native Developer to join our innovative and fast-paced development team based in Ashburn, VA. In this critical role, you’ll lead the design and development of cutting-edge mobile applications that support impactful, mission-driven solutions. We're looking for a mobile expert with deep experience in React Native who thrives in collaborative environments and is passionate about delivering high-quality, scalable software that makes a difference.

What you will do

As a Senior Mobile Developer, you’ll play a key role in designing and delivering next-generation mobile experiences. Your work will directly impact mission-critical applications and help set new standards for performance, usability, and innovation.

Design and build scalable, high-performance React Native components that elevate the mobile user experience

Engineer intuitive, responsive interfaces that meet modern UX expectations and industry best practices

Collaborate using modern tools like VS Code, GitLab, and the Atlassian Suite for development, documentation, and issue tracking

Present and defend your solutions in both formal and informal design reviews alongside the Technical Lead

Document your designs in alignment with the Government’s system lifecycle methodology

Bridge the gap between React Native and native mobile code by interfacing with iOS and Android platforms

Write and maintain tests, including unit tests and end-to-end tests, using the team’s preferred frameworks

Participate in Agile ceremonies, including daily scrums and code reviews, to ensure continuous delivery and improvement

Mentor and support teammates, fostering a culture of learning and technical excellence

Stay current with the latest React Native trends and updates, bringing fresh ideas and improvements to the team

What you should have

What You’ll Bring:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree with 10–12 years of relevant experience

OR Master’s degree with 8–10 years of experience

OR PhD with 5–7 years of experience

No degree? We value experience, 6 additional years of relevant work can substitute for a degree.

Security Clearance:

Must be eligible to obtain a federal government security clearance

Your Technical Superpowers:

Mobile Development Expertise in:

React Native

Native iOS and Android

Detox (for testing)

Programming Languages:

Proficient in TypeScript and JavaScript

DevOps & CI/CD:

Skilled in building and debugging CI/CD pipelines for mobile platforms

State Management:

Strong experience with Redux, Flux, or similar libraries

Backend Integration:

Solid understanding of REST APIs and Microservices Architecture

Testing:

Experience writing unit tests and end-to-end tests

What we'd like you to have

Bonus Points For:

Experience using RTK Query

Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

Knowledge of other mobile development frameworks or platforms

Experience working in Agile teams, especially Scrum

About BigBear.ai

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.

BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Regular Full-Time