About the role
structured by ORIAbout Lokal Access & Empowerment for Bharat through AI and Local Language Internet. Lokal is India’s largest regional content and services platform, built for the 500M+ internet users from Tier 2+ towns.
What you will do
- Assist in developing and maintaining mobile applications using React Native/Expo.
- Work with designers and developers to translate UI/UX designs into working mobile components.
- Write clean, modular, and maintainable code under mentorship.
- Help in debugging, testing, and optimizing app performance across devices.
- Support integration of mobile apps with REST APIs and backend systems.
What they are looking for
- Strong foundation in JavaScript/TypeScript and basic understanding of React Native
- Familiarity with mobile development concepts (navigation, APIs, styling, debugging).
- Good understanding of React fundamentals (components, hooks, state management).
- Exposure to tools like Git, Expo, and VS Code.
- Enthusiasm for learning and solving real-world mobile challenges.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
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About Lokal
Access & Empowerment for Bharat through AI and Local Language Internet. Lokal is India’s largest regional content and services platform, built for the 500M+ internet users from Tier 2+ towns. Founded by IIT alumni in 2018, Lokal aims to make the internet more useful for Bharat helping users discover opportunities, content, and services in their local language.
Lokal’s ecosystem includes:
Lokal Matrimony – Hyperlocal matchmaking based on location & compatibility
Lokal Jobs – Job discovery platform for blue & grey-collar workers
GyanTV – Regional learning platform for skills & self-improvement
Dostt, Eaze, AstroLokal, and 10+ new apps in development
We’re building an AI-driven discovery and access platform for the next half-billion Indians.
Role: React Native Intern
Location: Bangalore (On site)
Duration: 6 months
Type: Internship
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and maintaining mobile applications using React Native/Expo.
- Work with designers and developers to translate UI/UX designs into working mobile components.
- Write clean, modular, and maintainable code under mentorship.
- Help in debugging, testing, and optimizing app performance across devices.
- Support integration of mobile apps with REST APIs and backend systems.
- Stay curious and learn the best practices in modern mobile development.
- Contribute ideas to enhance user experience and team productivity.
Requirements
Strong foundation in JavaScript/TypeScript and basic understanding of React Native
Familiarity with mobile development concepts (navigation, APIs, styling, debugging).
Good understanding of React fundamentals (components, hooks, state management).
Exposure to tools like Git, Expo, and VS Code.
Enthusiasm for learning and solving real-world mobile challenges.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.