Running separate iOS and Android teams means every feature is built, tested and argued over twice.
Hire React Native Developers for Consumer Apps, Field Tools & Shared Codebases
React Native engineers who have taken apps through both stores. They write TypeScript for the shared code and can drop into Swift or Kotlin when a feature needs it.
- Expo and bare React Native projects
- Native modules in Swift and Kotlin when required
- Has handled App Store and Google Play releases
- You interview the developer before anything is signed
- DaysTo a shortlist
- MonthlyContract terms
- YoursCode and IP
Teams That Build With SyntecHire
References available on request.
What You Can Build With React Native
Consumer Apps
Sign-up, feeds, profiles and notifications with navigation that follows the conventions of each platform.
Tech Stack
- React Native
- Expo
- React Navigation
- TypeScript
Outcome
Both platforms receive the same feature in the same release.
React Native is an open-source framework from Meta that renders native platform views rather than web views.
Technical Expertise Our React Native Developers Bring
Layout with Flexbox, lists, gestures and platform-specific code paths, all typed.
- TypeScript
- Flexbox
- Hooks
Stacks, tabs and modals that behave as users expect, with links that open the correct screen from outside the app.
- React Navigation
- Expo Router
- Universal Links
Writing and maintaining the Swift and Kotlin code behind a JavaScript interface.
- Swift
- Kotlin
- Turbo Modules
Server data cached on the device, with clear rules for what happens when requests fail.
- TanStack Query
- Redux Toolkit
- MMKV
Smooth scrolling and animation on older phones, checked with a profiler and not by feel.
- Hermes
- Reanimated
- FlashList
Unit and component tests for shared logic, plus automated runs on simulators for the main journeys.
- Jest
- React Native Testing Library
- Detox
Signing, build pipelines, beta distribution and store submission for both platforms.
- EAS Build
- Fastlane
- TestFlight
Push notifications, in-app messaging and over-the-air JavaScript updates within store rules.
- Push Notifications
- EAS Update
- Firebase
How React Native Has Evolved
- 2015
React NativeOpen-sourced
Released publicly by Facebook, now Meta, first for iOS and then for Android.
- 2019
0.60Autolinking
Native dependencies began linking automatically, and CocoaPods became the default on iOS.
- 2021
0.64Hermes on iOS
The Hermes JavaScript engine became available on iOS as an opt-in.
- 2022
0.68Opt-in
The New Architecture became available for apps to opt into.
- 2022
0.70Hermes default
Hermes became the default JavaScript engine.
- 2024
0.76New Architecture
The New Architecture was enabled by default for new projects.
When React Native Is The Right Choice
Choose React Native when
- Both platforms must launch togetherOne codebase keeps features and release dates aligned across iOS and Android.
- Your web team already knows ReactComponents, hooks and TypeScript carry over, so existing staff can contribute.
- The app is mostly screens, lists and formsStandard product interfaces are where shared code saves the most effort.
- You want to ship small fixes between releasesJavaScript changes can be delivered over the air, within the limits the stores allow.
Consider something else when
- The app is a game or graphics-heavyA game engine or native graphics code handles demanding rendering better.
- You depend on the newest platform featuresWidgets, watch apps and freshly released OS APIs are easier to reach from native code.
- Only one platform is plannedWith a single target, a native app avoids the extra layer.
Why CTOs Choose Us
Candidates review and extend an existing React Native app, which is closer to the job than a quiz.
You interview the developer and ask about their past releases before any contract.
The developer works in your repository, your build pipeline and your store accounts, under an NDA signed before code access.
Your app has the developer's full working week.
Month-to-month terms and no exit fee. If the fit is wrong, we find a replacement.
How Your Developer Joins The Team
- 1Step 1
Discovery
A call about your stack, team and the work ahead.
- 2Step 2
Matching
A shortlist of people who have done similar work.
- 3Step 3
Onboarding
Access, environment setup and a first small task.
- 4Step 4
Shipping
Regular pull requests inside your review process.
AI In Delivery
Where coding assistants help, and where a person decides.
Used for speed
Boilerplate, test scaffolding and first drafts of documentation.
Always reviewed
Every change is read and approved by an engineer before it merges.
Never given secrets
Credentials and client data stay out of prompts. Your policy on AI tools applies.
Security And IP
What we enforce on every engagement.
IP assignment
All work product is assigned to you in the contract.
NDA first
Signed before anyone sees your code.
Least privilege
Access limited to what the task needs.
Clean exit
Access revoked and handover documented when work ends.
React Native Developer Pricing Tiers
- Early career
Entry
On request
- Works on defined tasks
- Pairs with a senior reviewer
- Suited to well-scoped backlog items
- Mid level
Experienced
On request
- Owns features end to end
- Reviews others' code
- Suited to most product teams
- Senior
Expert
On request
- Leads architecture decisions
- Mentors the team
- Suited to complex or legacy systems
Rates depend on seniority, stack and team size. We quote a fixed monthly figure per developer.
What Is Included In The Rate
| SyntecHire dedicated developer | Typical freelancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Screening and onboarding | Included | Your time |
| Replacement if the fit is wrong | Included | Start again |
| Continuity and handover notes | Included | Varies |
| IP assignment and NDA | In the contract | Varies |
| Availability | Full time on your product | Shared across clients |
Is A Dedicated Developer The Right Fit?
Five quick questions.
1Is the work expected to run for three months or longer?
2Do you have someone who can set priorities each week?
3Is there an existing codebase or a clear specification?
4Do you want the developer inside your own tools and reviews?
5Would losing context between contractors hurt the project?
0 of 5 answered. Answer every question to see the result.
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React Native Hiring Questions
Both. Tell us how your project is set up and we shortlist developers with that experience.
Many can, to the level needed for native modules and build configuration. If your app has a large native portion, say so and we will match for stronger Swift or Kotlin skills.
Yes. Developers prepare builds, manage signing and submit through your App Store Connect and Google Play accounts. The accounts remain yours.
Yes. The developer reviews the current version and dependencies first, then upgrades in steps with testing on both platforms.
Candidates complete a review task on an existing React Native project and a technical interview on navigation, performance and native integration. Communication is part of the assessment.
You do. All code and IP are assigned to you by contract and committed to your repositories.