Senior React Native Developer

📧 zurabigaprindashvili@gmail.com | 🔗 linkedin.com/in/ZukaGap

Senior React Native Developer with over 5 years of experience architecting high-performance mobile applications for Fintech, Healthcare, and E-commerce sectors. Expert in bridging the gap between JavaScript and Native platforms (iOS/Android) using Swift, Kotlin, and Objective-C. Proven track record in implementing banking-grade security, biometric authentication, and complex payment integrations. Passionate about clean architecture, performance optimization, and building scalable cross-platform solutions.

• Core: React Native, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, React.js
• State Management: Redux (Toolkit, Thunk, Saga), Zustand
• Native Development: Native Modules integration (Swift, Kotlin, Objective-C, Java), Xcode, Android Studio
• UI/UX: React Native Reanimated, Skia, React Navigation
• Backend & Networking: Axios, Firebase (FCM, Analytics), Deep Linking, Python (FastAPI - Learning), C++ (Academic)
• Tools & DevOps: Git (GitHub, GitLab, Azure Repos), Flipper, Sentry, Jira, ClickUp
• Security: Keychain Services, Keystore, Biometric Auth

June 2024 – Present

Leading the development of the primary Retail Mobile Banking App and TeraBusiness application.

• Security Architecture: Engineered banking-grade security modules, implementing Biometric Authentication and secure token storage using Keychain (iOS) and Keystore (Android) to ensure compliance and data protection.
• Wallet Integration: Successfully integrated Apple Wallet and Google Wallet functionalities, enhancing user payment convenience.
• Core Features: Developed critical modules including P2P Transfers, Utility Bill Payments, and Loan Management systems.
• Infrastructure: Orchestrated real-time notification systems using Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM).

Feb 2022 – June 2024

Served as a key developer for US-based startups, delivering robust solutions in Healthcare and Blockchain domains.

• MediCloud (Healthcare/HIPAA Compliant):
  • Built a secure, HIPAA-compliant mobile application allowing users to access medical history, lab results, and book appointments.
  • Utilized Redux Toolkit and TypeScript to manage complex application state and ensure type safety across the platform.
• Novelty (Social Media & Blockchain):
  • Developed a community-driven application integrating Blockchain technology for user engagement rewards.
  • Implemented complex social features including event creation, feed algorithms, and community management tools.

Sept 2020 – April 2022

• Yeppon (E-Commerce):
  • Maintained and enhanced a major Italian e-commerce platform for iOS and Android.
  • Integrated Braintree payment gateway to facilitate secure and seamless transactions.
  • Implemented Deep Linking to boost user retention and marketing campaign effectiveness.
  • Optimized listing performance and checkout flows, significantly reducing load times.
• Tips Transaction App (Fintech):
  • Developed a dedicated fintech solution enabling service industry workers to receive digital tips via QR codes.
  • Built features for transaction history tracking, monthly income reporting, and instant payouts.

• English: Professional Working Proficiency
• Georgian: Native