React Native - Bank of America

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As a Senior React Native Engineer, I collaborated on the development of Bank of America’s Mobile Banking application—one of the largest and most secure fintech platforms in the United States. My work focused on building high-performance features, strengthening mobile security, and improving the overall customer experience for 50M+ active users.
Key Responsibilities
Financial & Secure Feature Development
I engineered several core banking functionalities, including:
- Account overview and transaction history
- Mobile check deposit with camera capture validation
- Bill payments, scheduled transfers, and multi-account workflows
- Biometric authentication (Touch ID) and session security enhancements
All development adhered to strict financial-grade compliance standards, ensuring safe, encrypted, and predictable user interactions.
Real-Time Charting & Data Visualization
To improve financial insights for users, I implemented:
- Real-time charts using react-native-gifted-charts
- Optimized rendering for iOS and Android
- Smooth interactions powered by performance-tuned animations
- Lightweight data updates to reduce JS thread processing
These improvements delivered a clearer and faster interpretation of financial data.
Performance Optimization & Architecture
I contributed heavily to mobile performance, stability, and scalability:
- Enhanced navigation speed and screen transitions
- Improved app startup and bundle size optimization
- Built reusable UI components for consistency across the app
- Introduced TypeScript for safer, maintainable code
- Strengthened error handling and API reliability
Mobile UX Enhancements
I worked closely with designers and product teams to integrate:
- Intuitive workflows aligned with iOS and Android patterns
- High-contrast, accessible UI elements
- Clear touch interactions and responsive layouts
These updates helped modernize the mobile experience for millions of users.
Tech Stack
React Native, TypeScript, Node.js, React Navigation, Jest, Bitrise CI/CD, Secure REST APIs, Push Notifications, Biometrics
Impact
My contributions improved the app’s reliability, security, and usability—helping deliver a faster, more intuitive, and more secure banking experience for Bank of America’s nationwide customer base.