Access & Empowerment for Bharat through AI and Local Language Internet.

Lokal is India’s largest regional content and services platform, built for the 500 million+ internet users from tier 2+ towns.

Founded by IIT alumni, Lokal started in 2018 to address the lack of relevant local content and now goes beyond content to solve real, everyday problems of Bharat. Growing as a house of apps, Lokal is evolving into an AI-driven discovery and access platform—connecting users in tier 2+ India with the experts, tools, and knowledge they’ve historically lacked access to:

• Lokal Matrimony – Location-based matchmaking apps focused on hyperlocal compatibility
• Lokal Jobs – Hyperlocal job discovery platform connecting blue- and grey-collar workers with nearby opportunities
• GyanTV – Skill-based learning in regional languages (stocks, photography, small business & more)
• Dostt – Make new friends through voice chats, games, and real, authentic conversations
• Eaze – A safe space to explore emotional well-being via community-driven support
• AstroLokal – Instant access to trusted astrologers through audio and chat
• And more – 10+ new apps in testing & exploration across agricultural advisory, legal advisory, financial guidance, and AI-powered personal assistants

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain high-quality mobile applications using React Native/Expo framework.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other developers to translate UI/UX designs into functional mobile applications.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
• Optimize mobile applications for performance, scalability, and responsiveness across various devices and screen sizes.
• Work closely with backend developers to integrate mobile applications with RESTful APIs and other web services.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in mobile application development and recommend best practices and technologies to improve our development process.
• Participate in code reviews, brainstorming sessions, and other team activities to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.

• 5+ years of experience in React Native, with a proven track record of leading successful launches for moderate to complex product use-cases.
• Architect and implement complex features and functionalities, ensuring code quality and maintainability.
• Mandatory expertise in React Native and JavaScript/Typescript, with in-depth knowledge of the mobile app development ecosystem for Android and iOS.
• Strong knowledge in Android and iOS native code implementation for specific use cases.
• Advanced knowledge of state management libraries such as Redux, MobX, or similar.
• Implement best practices for mobile app development, including performance optimization, security, and user experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to mentor team members and foster a collaborative environment.
• A portfolio of released applications on the Play/App Store.

Why Join Us?

We’re scaling fast with strong fundamentals, on a mission to empower millions through AI and access. At Lokal, you’ll take ownership from day one, build for real impact, and help redefine the roadmap of how Bharat connects to opportunities, knowledge, and experts.