NatWest — Mettle

Mettle is the free business account by NatWest that helps small businesses start, run and grow. I'm working as a senior developer within the mobile team using React Native, TypeScript and GraphQL to develop the core mobile banking app.

• React Native
• TypeScript
• GraphQL (Apollo Client and Server)

You can find Mettle on:

• App Store (iOS)
• Google Play (Android)
• Web

Basis: Full time

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• React / TypeScript / GraphQL (Apollo Client) / Styled Components
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• Pivotal Cloud Foundry / Micro service architecture
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• ag-Grid
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• Storybook
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• ag-Grid
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• Node / Express
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Once upon a time...

...I previously worked in London and Dubai on award-winning projects for brands including Google, Pepsi, Philips, Shell, Ford, SNCF, Land Rover, Hugo Boss and even those cheeky insurance peddling meerkats.

In 2012, I turned my love for karaoke into a social gaming business.

In 2007, TechCrunch mistakenly reported that tubecast.tv — a personal ‘bedroom-learning’ project of mine — was an actual start-up (?!).

See LinkedIn for detailed work and education history.