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React Native enables developers to build cross-platform mobile applications using a single codebase in JavaScript. It drastically reduces development time and cost while maintaining native performance and user experience. Companies hire React Native developers to accelerate mobile launches and iterate faster on both iOS and Android.
React Native is ideal for startups and enterprises aiming to reach both mobile platforms efficiently. It’s widely adopted due to its fast development cycle, wide community support, and maintainability.
MVPs and prototypes for startups
Consumer mobile apps like social, wellness, and lifestyle apps
E-commerce and SaaS mobile platforms
Internal mobile tools for operations and logistics
React Native developers bring a full-stack mindset to mobile development, offering fast iteration cycles, over-the-air updates, and access to a rich ecosystem of libraries. Hiring remote React Native developers lets you tap into global talent to scale mobile development quickly and cost-effectively.
A React Native developer builds mobile applications using React Native, ensuring performance and native-like interactions across platforms. They integrate APIs, work with native modules, manage app state, and optimize user interfaces for responsiveness.
Each level of experience comes with a different set of expectations and autonomy. Here's what typically defines each:
Junior React Native Developer
Build screens and reusable components
Connect apps to APIs and local storage
Fix layout bugs and implement designs from Figma
Mid-Level React Native Developer
Develop full features and flows across iOS and Android
Implement navigation, animations, and push notifications
Optimize app performance and handle edge cases
Senior React Native Developer
Architect modular, scalable mobile systems
Integrate custom native modules (Java/Kotlin, Swift/Obj-C)
Guide CI/CD setup, testing strategies, and app release process
Junior developers need close design and code guidance. Mid-level developers can independently manage features. Seniors lead the mobile strategy and oversee performance, security, and code quality.
React Native development relies heavily on JavaScript and TypeScript. Developers must understand modern JavaScript features such as ES6+, async/await, destructuring, closures, and functional programming paradigms.
These libraries are foundational to React Native development. They provide structure, navigation, and app logic needed for a smooth user experience.
React Native CLI & Expo – For bootstrapping and managing projects.
React Navigation – Industry standard for routing and screen transitions.
Redux / Zustand / Recoil – For managing application state.
Formik + Yup – For building forms and validating user input.
React Native Paper / Native Base – UI libraries for consistent cross-platform design.
React Native bridges to native code for device-specific features. Developers should be comfortable working with these tools when out-of-the-box solutions are insufficient.
Native Modules (Swift, Kotlin) – Used for bridging platform-specific functionality.
React Native Firebase – For push notifications, analytics, crash reporting.
Camera, Maps, Sensors APIs – Integrated via packages like react-native-maps, react-native-camera, etc.
App Center or CodePush – For OTA (over-the-air) updates and deployment analytics.
These tools streamline development and help automate testing, builds, and deployments.
Metro Bundler – React Native's default bundler for app packaging.
Fastlane – For automating builds and app store deployments.
Xcode & Android Studio – Required for debugging native code and emulator testing.
VSCode Extensions – Tools like ESLint, Prettier, and React Native Tools improve developer productivity.
Testing is essential to ensure the app is robust across devices. Debugging tools also help with performance and bug fixing.
Jest – Unit testing framework
Detox – For end-to-end testing in mobile environments
React Native Debugger / Flipper – For inspecting app performance and state
Sentry / Bugsnag – For tracking real-time crashes and issues
Proficiency in version control is essential for collaboration, feature branching, and deployment.
Git – Standard for collaboration, versioning, and code reviews
Scalable and maintainable mobile applications require thoughtful architecture. Developers should understand:
Component-driven design
Navigation structure (stack, tabs, nested flows)
State management and persistence
Performance tuning and offline support
CI/CD pipelines for iOS and Android app deployment
Working remotely requires strong communication and adaptability. React Native developers need to explain mobile logic and collaborate across teams.
Communication – Explaining trade-offs between performance and usability
Teamwork – Coordinating across backend, design, and QA
Problem-solving – Debugging across platforms and devices
Read more about soft skills you should assess in recruitment proces: Universal Behavioral Competencies | Teamwork Template
Choosing the right engagement model is key for aligning with your project timeline, budget, and product vision.
Good for short-term feature builds or launching MVPs.
Pros: Cost-effective, fast to start
Cons: Less consistency, may lack QA support
Great for scaling long-term mobile platforms.
Pros: Deep ownership, better team alignment
Cons: Higher cost and longer onboarding
Ideal for fast-moving teams that need vetted talent and infrastructure support.
Pros: Fast access to top React Native talent, handled contracts and admin
Cons: Most candidates are in GMT+2 time zone
Hiring top talent requires knowing where skilled developers hang out, showcase their work, and look for jobs.
These platforms host experienced freelance and full-time mobile developers:
FatCat Remote – Remote React Native developers with production experience
Open-source and community forums often reveal talented developers.
React Native EU, ChainReact, Dev.to
GitHub, Reddit r/reactnative, Stack Overflow
Ask design, product, or frontend engineers for known mobile experts. Employee and partner referrals can often lead to strong cultural and technical fits.
Effective screening ensures you're hiring developers with both the technical chops and collaborative mindset for mobile work.
Build a simple app with authentication, navigation, and API fetch
Evaluate GitHub repos or app store links for mobile UI/UX quality
How does React Native differ from React?
What are the trade-offs between Expo and React Native CLI?
How do you debug a crash on Android vs iOS?
What tools do you use for performance profiling?
How would you implement offline data storage?
What are common bottlenecks in mobile animations?
How do you manage different screen sizes and resolutions?
How do you handle app permissions and deep links?
Describe a time you optimized startup time or bundle size.
How do you prepare an app for release on iOS and Android?
Tell me about a time you launched a cross-platform app.
How do you communicate blockers or delays in mobile sprints?
Additional useful materials for assessing React Native candidates :
Understanding compensation benchmarks will help you attract the right candidates and plan your budget effectively.
Junior: $75,000–$95,000
Mid-Level: $95,000–$125,000
Senior: $125,000–$150,000+
Junior: $30–$45/hour
Mid-Level: $45–$65/hour
Senior: $65–$85/hour
The Balkans offer highly skilled mobile developers at competitive rates.
$35–$70/hour, known for strong mobile development culture and communication
For more information read Developer Rates Comparison
React Native allows companies to ship faster with fewer resources. It’s ideal for fast-paced environments where cross-platform coverage is key.
One codebase for iOS and Android
Faster time to market with hot reloading and OTA updates
Lower maintenance and dev costs
Access to a huge open-source community and tooling
React Native is used across industries thanks to its speed, reliability, and ability to reach both mobile ecosystems efficiently.
Healthcare – Patient-facing mobile apps with real-time features
Retail/E-commerce – Mobile shopping apps and loyalty platforms
Media & Streaming – Video and content-based apps with dynamic feeds
FatCat Remote helps you hire experienced React Native developers fast—with zero recruitment risk or overhead.
Speed: Hire a vetted Next.js developer in 48 hours
Vetted Experts: Developers tested for performance, SEO, and React mastery
Flexible Hiring models: Part-time or full-time IT talents, or we can hire developers directly for you
Talent Management: As part of the Managed Hire model, we simplify the entire experience—from onboarding and compliance to performance reviews and day-to-day support.
Our work-proven React Native developers are ready to join your remote team today. Choose the one that fits your needs and start a 30-day trial.
Read answers to the most common questions about hiring React Native developers.
The cost to hire a React Native developer can vary based on several factors, such as their experience, location, and the complexity of your project. FatCat Remote offers flexible pricing options tailored to your needs, ensuring you get top-quality talent without breaking the bank.
To hire a React Native developer, define your project requirements, assess technical skills and experience, check portfolio, consider communication and teamwork, conduct technical interviews, get references, ensure cultural fit, negotiate terms, and consider a trial period.
When applying, candidates go through a rigorous multi-step evaluation process to ensure they meet the highest industry standards. Our comprehensive vetting process includes:
Experience & Background Check
FatCat Remote verifies work history, past projects, and client feedback to ensure credibility and reliability.
Communication & English proficiency
We assess email and written communication, verbal fluency, and the ability to present ideas effectively in English.
Soft skills & personality
We look for collaboration, respect for diverse teams, proactivity, curiosity, adaptability, openness to feedback, emotional intelligence, and leadership potential.
Technical expertise
Candidates are tested on real-world problem-solving, relevant tools and technologies, and practical knowledge related to their role.
The 30-day trial period for hiring a talent on FatCat Remote allows clients to test our service with minimal risk. During this trial, which lasts up to 160 working hours or 30 calendar days (whichever comes first), you have the flexibility to cancel the engagement or request a talent replacement without significant financial consequences. To cancel, you must provide a detailed written notice (via email) at least five working days before the cancellation date, outlining reasons for dissatisfaction such as unmet goals, technical issues, or poor communication.
During this period:
You can assess the talent’s technical skills, problem-solving ability, and collaboration within your team.
If the talent does not meet your expectations, FatCat Remote will offer a free replacement.
If you decide to discontinue, you are not obligated to continue the engagement.
This provides a safety net, giving you confidence in your hiring decision.
We prioritize fast and efficient hiring. Depending on your requirements, FatCat Remote can connect you with skilled professionals within 48 hours, ensuring your project gets started without delay. After sharing your project requirements, the team quickly matches you with the top 3 candidates who fit your needs. The streamlined hiring process eliminates delays often found in traditional recruitment, allowing you to integrate a new team member almost immediately.
React Native developers are in high demand. Due to its popularity and efficiency in building dynamic user interfaces, React Native has become a go-to framework for many businesses. This increased demand has led to a growing number of job opportunities and competitive salaries for React Native developers.