Front-end Application Architect (React Native)
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At Square Health, we have an exciting opportunity for a Front-end Application Architect with deep expertise in React Native to join our growing Architecture Team. This role will focus on defining, standardising and embedding best practices for mobile app development across our enterprise platform. Working closely with our enterprise architects, solution designers and delivery teams, you will play a key role in shaping the frontend and mobile architecture strategy for our next generation of digital health applications. We have well‑established offshore and UK‑based development teams managing day‑to‑day application delivery and we are looking to grow this area with a UK‑based application architect who can bridge the technical gap, provide expert guidance, elevate the overall quality, performance and consistency of our frontend applications. This is both a hands‑on and strategic role, ideal for someone passionate about modern frontend architecture and scalable React Native solutions. Play a pivotal role in shaping the mobile and web architecture that supports our future growth and helps deliver accessible healthcare experiences to millions.
What you will be doing
* Define and document front‑end and mobile architecture standards, including coding conventions, design patterns and testing frameworks.
* Provide architectural oversight and mentoring to offshore and UK‑based development teams.
* Collaborate closely with Product, UX and backend teams to deliver cohesive, performant and maintainable code.
* Conduct regular code and architectural reviews, ensuring alignment with our engineering principles and platform standards.
* Support the design and optimisation of automated builds, test and release pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps or Bitrise).
* Partner with Solution Architects to ensure mobile and web components integrate seamlessly into the wider Square Health ecosystem.
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on code quality, scalability, security and user experience.
* Stay current with emerging technologies and tools, advising the business on future opportunities to evolve our frontend platform.
You will be a great fit if you…
* Have proven experience as a Frontend Application Architect.
* Possess a deep understanding of mobile application architecture.
* Have experience with App Store and Google Play deployment pipelines and CI/CD automation.
* Can demonstrate hands‑on experience with automated testing frameworks and secure release processes.
* Show ability to mentor engineers, review complex pull requests and embed development standards across distributed teams.
* Have strong knowledge of frontend security principles, responsive design and cross‑platform performance tuning.
* Have excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence technical direction and stakeholder understanding.
* Show experience in agile software development and cross‑functional team environments and deliveries.
Requirements
* A minimum of 3 years experience as a Front‑end Application Architect.
* A minimum of 5 years experience at senior and architect level.
* Strong hands‑on expertise in: React Native, Node.js and RESTful API integration, automated deployments through CI/CD (e.g., Azure DevOps or Bitrise), testing frameworks.
What we offer
* 25 days holiday (33 days annual leave inclusive of bank/public holidays for a completed holiday year).
* Death in Service Scheme.
* Access to Aviva Smart Health App.
* Pension scheme with Scottish Widows.
Why Square Health
Square Health is one of the UK’s leading digital health providers, powering wellbeing and medical services for major insurers, employers, and healthcare organisations. Technology sits at the heart of everything we do – from our flagship “Clinic in a Pocket” mobile app to our expanding SaaS and API platform, which enables personalised health journeys at scale.
If this exciting opportunity is of interest to you and you would like to find out more, then please apply today!
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Wellness and Fitness Services
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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