A React Native developer builds mobile apps for iOS and Android with one shared JavaScript or TypeScript codebase. They handle the app interface, state, API calls, native modules and the release process for both app stores.
A great React Native Developer does not just complete tasks. They own a function that directly frees you to grow. Here is what that looks like in a scaling business:
01Build and maintain iOS and Android apps in React Native
02Turn designs into smooth, responsive mobile screens
03Integrate APIs, push notifications, payments and analytics
04Write native modules or bridges when the app needs device features
05Manage builds, testing and App Store and Google Play releases
How this hire moves your business forward: One strong React Native developer can ship to both app stores, which means a mobile product without hiring separate iOS and Android teams.
Why LatAm
Why LatAm Produces Great React Native Developers.
React is one of the most popular frameworks in LatAm, and many React developers have moved into React Native mobile work. Brazil, Argentina and Colombia all have strong mobile communities.
The timezone overlap with the US is strong. LatAm professionals work within 1 to 3 hours of US Eastern time, so there is no async lag, no late-night handoffs, and no communication gap.
Skills & tools
Know What a Great React Native Developer Actually Brings to the Table.
Beyond the resume, here are the skills, tools, and traits that separate strong performers from strong interviewers.
Hard Skills
React Native and TypeScript
State management (Redux / Zustand)
REST and GraphQL APIs
Native modules (Swift / Kotlin basics)
Mobile testing
Common Tools
Expo
Xcode / Android Studio
Fastlane / EAS
Firebase
Sentry
Soft Skills & Traits
Cares about how the app feels
Works closely with designers
Owns releases end to end
Clear communicator
Tests on real devices
Compensation
React Native Developer Salary: US vs Latin America.
Based on Sur market data and regional benchmarks. Figures reflect total cash compensation.
Seniority
US Annual
LatAm Annual
You Save
Entry
$85,000
$38,400
$46,600 / yr
Mid level
$120,000
$54,000
$66,000 / yr
Senior
$160,000
$69,600
$90,400 / yr
Spot the right hire
What to Look For, and What to Watch Out For.
Green Flags
Has apps live in both stores they can show you
Has handled an App Store rejection or a tricky release
Knows when to drop into native code
Thinks about performance on low-end Android phones
Red Flags
Only web React experience, no shipped mobile apps
Has never managed a release
Avoids native code entirely
Our process
Our Process for This Role.
We do not post and wait. Every React Native Developer search we run is built from scratch around your business, your stage, your team, and your goals. And at every step, we are thinking about how this hire helps you grow.
1
Onboarding Call
We start by understanding what you actually need.
2
Role Scoping and Assessment Design
We build a precise role profile and design the custom skills assessment before we search for anyone.
3
Sourcing
We source actively across LatAm and the Caribbean and through our network.
4
Prescreening and Phone Screen
Every candidate is internally screened then put through an English phone screen.
5
Your Shortlist
3 to 5 candidates delivered early in the process with background, audio clip, and our team's recommendation.
6
Skills Assessment
Shortlisted candidates take a custom assessment built to replicate the actual work of the role.
7
Hire and Guarantee
We support the offer, help structure compensation for retention, and back every placement with a 90-day guarantee.
Common Questions About Hiring a React Native Developer.
Most placements are made within 21 days of the onboarding call.
Most LatAm professionals work within 1 to 3 hours of US Eastern time.
All Sur placements speak fluent English. We screen for language ability on every search.
Around $54,000 a year at mid level, compared with about $120,000 in the US. Senior hires run around $69,600.
If your app is mostly screens, forms and API calls, React Native lets one developer cover both platforms. If it relies heavily on device features or graphics, native developers may be the better choice. We help you decide on the onboarding call.
Yes. Our mobile developer searches cover Flutter, Swift and Kotlin as well.
If your hire does not work out within the first 90 days for any reason, we replace them at no additional cost.
Ready to Hire a React Native Developer Who Actually Moves the Needle?
Let us design the role together and find you the right person from LatAm.