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Jigar Solanki

Senior React Native Developer · iOS & Android

I build and ship production-ready iOS & Android apps: social, EdTech & AI, OTT, fintech and marketplaces.

  • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  • Now Mobile Computing Developer, Bolo India Media Networks
  • jigarsolanki.dev@gmail.com · +91 91577 72566 · linkedin.com/in/jigar-s · jigarsolanki.in
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Jigar Solanki, Senior React Native Developer based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
6+
Years in mobile
9
Live on the stores
20+
Apps delivered
5
Companies

About

Mobile engineer who ships, end to end.

Senior React Native Developer building and shipping production-ready mobile apps for iOS and Android. I've delivered products across EdTech, eCommerce, marketplaces, social, dating, sports, services, fintech and media, and I'm currently working on Bolo India, a social media platform built in India.

I own the full mobile lifecycle: architecture and reusable component systems, API and third-party SDK integration, payments and in-app subscriptions, performance tuning, crash monitoring, and Play Store / App Store releases.

I work closely with designers, backend engineers and project managers, contribute to estimation and technical planning, and care about clean, maintainable code that keeps teams fast.

Experience
6+ years, React Native
Based in
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Platforms
iOS & Android
Education
BCA (IT), KSV Gandhinagar
Languages
Gujarati, Hindi, English
Open to
Open to full-time roles, remote contracts and consulting

What I specialize in

  • 01

    OTT & Video Streaming

    Custom video players, HLS/DASH playback, offline downloads, DRM and subscription flows.

  • 02

    Fintech & Payments

    Stripe, Razorpay, PhonePe, Cashfree and UPI, plus Apple & Google in-app purchases.

  • 03

    AI & EdTech

    AI presentation and assessment generation, teacher tools, PDF pipelines and Arabic RTL localization.

  • 04

    Real-time & Communication

    SIP/WebRTC calling, Socket.io and WebSocket chat, live scores and push notifications.

  • 05

    Social, Marketplaces & Commerce

    Social and dating apps, booking engines, geolocation, multilingual eCommerce and media-heavy listings.

  • 06

    Release & Quality

    CI/CD, signing and store publishing, Crashlytics monitoring, profiling and production debugging.

Experience

Where I've worked

Full history with responsibilities, products shipped and the stack used at each role.

  1. Sep 2026 – Present2 mosCurrent

    Mobile Computing Developer

    Bolo India Media Networks · Full-time

    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

    Building Bolo India, India's own social media platform. I contribute to the mobile experience across Android and iOS with React Native and TypeScript.

    • React Native
    • TypeScript
    • Social Platforms
    • Real-time
    • Performance Optimization
    • Work on a scalable React Native + TypeScript architecture for a consumer social platform.
    • Build social, content and user-engagement features.
    • Integrate APIs and real-time functionality.
    • Focus on performance optimization and a seamless experience on both Android and iOS.
    Products

    Bolo India

  2. Apr 2025 – Sep 20261 yr 6 mos

    Senior React Native Developer

    Excellent Webworld

    Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

    Led end-to-end development, architecture, API integrations, testing, optimization and releases for apps across EdTech, eCommerce, marketplace, social, dating, sports and service domains.

    • React Native
    • TypeScript
    • Firebase
    • AWS
    • CI/CD
    • Performance Optimization
    • Mobile Architecture
    • Built subscriptions, payments, chat, bookings, location services, AI workflows, and multilingual and Arabic RTL experiences.
    • Integrated GraphQL/REST, Firebase, sockets, payment gateways, analytics and third-party SDKs.
    • Built scalable React Native apps with a focus on performance, maintainability and a smooth user experience.
    • Designed reusable component architectures and modular project structures that shorten development cycles.
    • Owned the full release lifecycle for Play Store and App Store.
    • Worked with UI/UX designers, backend teams and project managers to deliver quality products on tight timelines.
    • Improved app stability and performance, and debugged production-level issues.
    • Ran CI/CD pipelines, version-control workflows and release management.
    • Contributed to technical planning, feature estimation and mobile architecture decisions.
    Products

    NABGH AI · BNAT · Step · Ready to Date · Drive Any Cars · Kickoff Football · Buzzbie

  3. Feb 2024 – Apr 20251 yr 3 mos

    React Native Developer

    iCode49 Technolabs

    Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

    Built and delivered mobile apps across OTT, eCommerce, fantasy gaming and service platforms, with a lead role in performance, UI/UX improvements, payments and end-to-end store deployment.

    • React Native
    • OTT
    • Payment Gateways
    • In-App Purchases
    • Firebase
    • Deep Linking
    • App Deployment
    • Delivered end-to-end development of 24 Seven Flix4u, JKL and FridayFlix4u, and led the complete redesign implementation for Trident.
    • Built optimized OTT experiences with smooth video playback and better streaming performance.
    • Integrated Apple In-App Purchases and subscription flows across OTT apps.
    • Developed multilingual eCommerce features for Farmer Connect with backend-powered translations.
    • Integrated Stripe, Razorpay, PhonePe, Cashfree and UPI for secure transactions.
    • Managed Play Store and App Store deployment, including testing, signing and release handling.
    • Added Firebase Crashlytics to monitor crashes and raise app stability.
    • Shipped deep linking and social integrations to improve engagement and retention.
    • Integrated the Facebook SDK for event tracking and marketing analytics.
    • Supported backend work on push notifications, API optimization and data handling.
    Products

    Flix4u · 24 Seven Flix4u · FridayFlix4u · JKL · Trident · Farmer Connect · Tashan · Tygon Fantasy · Tygon Hub · Bhaukaal · Primextrem · MFM · Navarsa · Boomex

  4. Jan 2023 – Feb 20241 yr 2 mos

    React Native Developer

    PLUSINFOSYS

    Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

    Developed and maintained client mobile apps with a focus on scalable UI architecture, API integration and feature-rich user experiences, while improving performance and stability.

    • React Native
    • Firebase
    • API Integration
    • Mobile UI
    • Git
    • Debugging
    • CI/CD
    • Built reusable React Native components and scalable app structures for faster feature work.
    • Integrated REST APIs, authentication flows, push notifications and Firebase services.
    • Turned UI/UX designs into responsive mobile interfaces with cross-functional teams.
    • Optimized performance, debugged and resolved issues across Android and iOS devices.
    • Took part in testing, deployment and production release management.
    • Raised code quality through clean architecture and modular development.
    • Implemented third-party libraries and advanced mobile functionality.
  5. Sep 2020 – Jan 20232 yrs 5 mos

    React Native Developer

    Maven Profcon Services LLP

    Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

    Where my professional mobile journey began: building a foundation in React Native, JavaScript, Firebase and reusable UI while working on internal tools and workflow apps.

    • React Native
    • JavaScript
    • Firebase
    • Git
    • SQL
    • UI Development
    • Developed internal mobile interfaces with React Native, JavaScript and reusable UI components.
    • Built mobile features supporting operational and workflow-based applications.
    • Used Firebase for real-time data handling and backend connectivity.
    • Built HTML/CSS dashboards and internal tool interfaces.
    • Gained hands-on experience in debugging, optimization and API integration.
    • Improved UI responsiveness and overall usability.

Selected work

Apps I've built and shipped

Production apps, most of them live on the App Store and Google Play.

  • AI & EdTechSole mobile developer

    NABGH AI

    AI-powered teacher & EdTech platform

    An Arabic-first EdTech app for lesson preparation, AI-powered assessments, classroom management, attendance and interactive student activities. I own the entire React Native lifecycle, from architecture to iOS/Android production releases.

    • React Native
    • TypeScript
    • AI Integration
    • Localization
    • RTL
    • Redux Toolkit
    • FCM
    Excellent Webworld
    Google Play App Store
    • AI workflows: automated presentation generation (Gamma API) and AI-generated quizzes and assessments.
    • Teacher tools for classroom management, attendance and interactive student activities.
    • Full Arabic localization with right-to-left (RTL) layouts.
    • PDF generation and viewing; coin-based and subscription payments.
  • Communication

    TalkWisely

    Enterprise SIP softphone

    A professional VoIP suite built with React Native and WebRTC that turns any phone into a business extension, connecting to private PBX systems over secure WebSockets.

    • React Native
    • WebRTC
    • SIP
    • JsSIP
    • InCall Manager
    • WSS
    • SIP over WSS with WebRTC (Unified-Plan SDP) and custom codec prioritization (PCMU/PCMA) for instant, low-latency calls.
    • Real-time call states (connecting, ringing, active) in a premium dark dialer UI.
    • Earpiece routing, speaker toggle and track-level mute; proximity sensor dims the screen in-call.
    • Hardened WebSockets with a 10-second recovery for hung registrations; fresh, encrypted session on each launch.
  • Social

    Step

    Dance community platform

    A platform connecting dancers, event organizers and the global dance community, with events, ticketing and real-time chat.

    • React Native
    • Expo
    • TypeScript
    • GraphQL
    • AWS
    • Socket.IO
    • Stripe
    Excellent Webworld
    App Store Google Play
    • Scalable TypeScript + Expo codebase.
    • AWS AppSync (GraphQL) and S3 for data and media.
    • Real-time chat and notifications over WebSockets.
    • Stripe ticket purchases; animation-rich UI with Reanimated and Lottie.
    • Multilingual support with i18n.
  • Social

    Ready to Date

    Dating built around real-life connection

    A dating app focused on safety, presence and real-life chemistry, with video profiles, premium subscriptions and live chat.

    • React Native
    • TypeScript
    • Socket.IO
    • Stripe
    • In-App Purchases
    Excellent Webworld
    App Store Google Play
    • “Meet” feature designed for real-life, spontaneous connections.
    • Video uploads for expressive profiles.
    • Discovery and matching with geolocation.
    • Subscriptions via Stripe and Apple / Google in-app purchases.
    • Safety Squad: date tracking, check-ins and emergency support.
    • Real-time chat powered by Socket.IO.
  • Marketplace

    Drive Any Cars

    Automotive marketplace

    A vehicle marketplace for discovering and listing cars, built for fast search and scalable media management.

    • React Native
    • State Management
    • Animation
    • Performance
    Excellent Webworld
    App Store Google Play
    • Fast filtering across thousands of listings.
    • Secure, quick high-resolution image uploads.
    • Complex search and filter state with robust architecture.
    • Full CI/CD and store deployment for Android and iOS.
  • OTT

    Flix4u

    OTT streaming

    A video streaming app for smooth content consumption across devices, with an emphasis on playback stability.

    • React Native
    • Video Streaming
    • In-App Purchases
    iCode49 Technolabs
    Google Play App Store
    • Custom player with HLS/DASH support.
    • Encrypted offline downloads.
    • Real-time metadata sync for large media libraries.
    • Low memory footprint during high-resolution playback.
  • Social

    Kickoff Football

    Football community

    A sports community app with live match insights, player statistics and interactive fan engagement.

    • React Native
    • Animation
    • Push Notifications
    Excellent Webworld
    App Store Google Play
    • Live score updates through high-frequency sync.
    • Animation-rich match visualizations.
    • Player statistics and data visualization.
    • Precise push notifications for match events.
  • Marketplace

    BNAT

    Lifestyle services marketplace

    A service marketplace for salon discovery, services, location management, appointments, payments, notifications, reviews and account management.

    • React Native
    • APIs
    • Payments
    • Location
    • Notifications
    Excellent Webworld
    • Onboarding, authentication, and guest and signed-in user flows.
    • Search and filters with location-based discovery.
    • Booking engine with instant provider confirmation.
    • Multi-channel payments and invoices.
    • Provider dashboards for appointments and earnings.
  • Marketplace

    Farmer Connect

    Agricultural commerce

    A multilingual commerce platform connecting farmers directly with consumers and essential services.

    • React Native
    • Localization
    • eCommerce
    iCode49 Technolabs
    Google Play
    • Localized UI with backend-powered translations.
    • Peer-to-peer marketplace with secure transactions.
    • Accessible UI tuned for low- and mid-range Android devices and rural connectivity.
    • Live market pricing from backend APIs.
  • OTT

    Tashan

    Regional entertainment streaming

    A streaming app for regional content with smooth transitions and high-quality video delivery.

    • React Native
    • OTT
    • DRM
    • Animation
    iCode49 Technolabs
    Google Play
    • Navigation patterns tuned for media browsing.
    • Adaptive bitrate playback.
    • Personalized feed through recommendation integration.
    • DRM content protection.
  • Social

    Buzzbie

    Social media marketing for real estate agents

    A mobile marketing app for real estate agents to create on-brand social content with customizable templates and editing tools.

    • React Native
    • Image Editing
    • Animation
    App Store
    • Customizable social media templates.
    • Image editing, resizing and branding.
    • Text animations and content-creation workflows.

Skills

Technical toolkit

Mobile Development

  • React Native
  • Expo
  • React Navigation

Languages

  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript

State Management

  • Redux
  • Redux Toolkit
  • Redux Thunk
  • Zustand
  • Context API

Backend & APIs

  • REST
  • GraphQL
  • AWS AppSync
  • WebSockets
  • Socket.IO

Cloud & Messaging

  • Firebase
  • Firebase Cloud Messaging
  • AWS S3

Payments & Monetization

  • Stripe
  • Razorpay
  • PhonePe
  • Cashfree
  • UPI
  • In-App Purchases

Mobile Features

  • Real-Time Chat
  • Video Playback
  • Push Notifications
  • Deep Linking
  • Location Services
  • Geolocation
  • Localization / i18n
  • Arabic RTL

AI & Quality

  • AI API Integration
  • AI-Powered Workflows
  • AI Content Generation
  • Firebase Crashlytics
  • Crash Monitoring
  • App Stability

Performance & Libraries

  • Rendering Optimization
  • Memory Optimization
  • Reanimated
  • Lottie
  • Third-Party SDK Integration

Build & Deployment

  • Google Play Console
  • App Store Connect
  • Android & iOS Production Releases
  • CI/CD

Education

Education, certifications & languages

Education

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), Information Technology

Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya (KSV), Gandhinagar

2017 – 2020

Certifications

Google Play Academy: Store Listing Certificate

Google Play Academy

Issued Jan 2025 · Credential ID 131242276

Digital Networking Strategies

LinkedIn Learning

Issued Apr 2022

Languages

Gujarati

Native / bilingual

Hindi

Full professional

English

Professional working

FAQ

Common questions

What kind of roles are you open to?

Senior React Native / mobile engineering roles (full-time or remote), contract work, and consulting on architecture, performance or store releases.

Do you work with clients outside India?

Yes. I work remotely with teams across time zones and keep a predictable overlap for calls, reviews and releases.

Can you take an app from idea to the stores?

Yes. I handle architecture, development, payments and subscriptions, testing, signing, and App Store Connect / Google Play Console releases, plus crash monitoring after launch.

Can you improve an existing React Native app?

Yes. Typical work includes profiling and fixing slow screens, reducing crashes, upgrading React Native versions, cleaning up state management and introducing reusable component systems.

Contact

Let's work together

Hiring for a mobile role or need help with a React Native app? Reach out directly. I usually reply within a day.

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