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Lead React Native/TypeScript Developer (iOS)

XYZ Reality

XYZ Reality

Software Engineering
London, UK
Posted on Jul 3, 2025

Introduction to XYZ

A groundbreaking & award-winning Construction Technology (SaaS & hardware) company; XYZ Reality are the creators of the world's first and only engineering-grade Augmented Reality solution, purpose-built for the construction industry. Not only have we created this technology, that is the winner of multiple awards including two Red Dot Design awards, Construction Innovation of the Year 2024 and multiple listings in Sifted Top 100 but we implement it on global construction projects worth hundreds of millions, sometimes billions, of pounds (or euros, or dollars)!

Since our inception in 2017, we have grown to over 100 staff and have raised over $50m in funding - but we are only just getting started.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, maintain, and scale a high-performance React Native app for iOS.

  • Implement clean, scalable code using TypeScript and best practices.

  • Deliver high quality features with great attention to detail.

  • Optimise app performance, responsiveness, and stability for use in demanding on-site environments.

  • Work closely with native iOS (Objective-C/Swift) for low-level API where relevant.

  • Collaborate with Cloud and UX teams to ensure seamless integration.

  • Participate in regular code reviews and testing cycles.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience with React Native and TypeScript.

  • Strong understanding of iOS app development, deployment, and debugging.

  • Experience working with native/turbo modules and bridging in React Native.

  • Knowledge of RESTful APIs.

  • Familiarity with low-level iOS APIs and device capabilities.

  • Experience building real-time and/or offline applications.

  • Solid understanding of app architecture (Redux, MobX, or Context API).

  • Ability to work independently and communicate with cross-functional teams.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience in the construction, field service, or industrial IoT sector.

  • Familiarity with Xcode Instruments, performance profiling tools and App Store publishing process.

  • Familiarity with 3D engines.

  • Familiarity with Android development.

Benefits & Good to Knows

🏝️ 25 days annual leave + public holidays

🩺 Private healthcare with Vitality

🎄 Christmas shutdown days on top of leave allowance (2-4 per year usually)

🚇 Office located within a 5 minute walk from Angel station

🏠 Hybrid working

🪙 Biannual salary reviews

🥳 Summer & Christmas staff parties

🍣 Free lunch bought in and after-work gathering/drinks every other Thursday in the office

💰 Employee referral scheme

🚀 Make a real-world impact of revolutionising the construction industry

If you'd like to see the products and technology we have created so far on our journey you can view it in action through our YouTube and Website