React Native Developer for Chat Refactor & Performance Optimization

Job ID: 40232125

Budget: $2 – $8 USD

I’m looking for an experienced React Native developer to refactor an existing chat component and improve overall UI and performance across a live app. The app is a real‑time navigation app where users can see each other’s location on the map and chat with each other.


Key responsibilities:

Refactor and optimize the existing chat component (better structure, reliability, and performance)

Improve app performance and responsiveness, especially around real‑time features and chat

Identify and fix UI/UX issues and minor bugs across the app

Conduct stress/performance testing to ensure the app runs smoothly under load

Work collaboratively, communicate progress clearly, and propose improvements

Requirements:

Strong experience with React Native (Expo or bare React Native) and mobile performance optimization

Solid understanding of real‑time features, websockets/real‑time APIs, and chat flows

Experience refactoring existing codebases and improving legacy components


Good communication skills and ability to work independently

Project details:

Engagement: Full‑time or near full‑time (more than 30 hrs/week) for 1–3 months, with potential extension


Type: Standard hourly project (no add‑ons)

Hourly budget: 2–8 USD/hour

Please share:

A short note on relevant React Native/chat projects

Links to apps or GitHub repos (if available)

Your typical availability per week

This project does not involve blockchain, crypto, or Web3 in any form.