Freelance Mobile App Developer (iOS / Android)
About the role
Mindrift is looking for skilled Mobile App Developers (React Native, Flutter, Swift, or Kotlin) to join the Tendem project and build native and cross-platform mobile applications within our hybrid AI + human environment. As an AI Pilot, you'll collaborate with Tendem Agents that handle repetitive tasks, providing mobile engineering expertise, platform-specific judgment, and quality control to ensure apps are stable, performant, and ready for real users on real devices.
Key Responsibilities
- Build mobile applications using React Native, Flutter, Swift (iOS), or Kotlin (Android)
- Implement responsive mobile UIs that follow platform conventions (iOS HIG, Material Design)
- Integrate native device features (camera, push notifications, location, storage, biometrics)
- Connect apps to backend APIs, handle offline state, caching, and synchronization
- Evaluate AI-generated mobile code and refactor it for correctness, performance, battery use, and maintainability
- Debug platform-specific issues and prepare builds for distribution (TestFlight, Play Console)
Requirements and Benefits
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in mobile app development
- Strong foundation in mobile application development, platform-specific UI/UX patterns, and building stable, high-quality mobile experiences for iOS and Android
- Hands-on experience with at least one of: React Native, Flutter, Swift/SwiftUI (iOS), or Kotlin/Jetpack Compose (Android)
- Solid understanding of mobile UI patterns, navigation, state management, and platform guidelines
- Experience integrating REST APIs, handling async data, and managing local storage
- Familiarity with native device APIs (notifications, camera, location, storage, biometrics)
- Experience with mobile build tools, code signing, and submission to App Store / Google Play
- Experience implementing in-app purchases, ads, or subscriptions
- Familiarity with backend services such as Firebase, Supabase, or similar
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to performance, stability, and platform polish
- Self-directed work ethic with the ability to ship complete mobile features independently
- Portfolio of shipped mobile apps (with App Store / Google Play links preferred)
- English proficiency: Upper-intermediate (B2) or above
Project Time Expectations
Tasks are estimated to require around 10-20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.
Compensation
Contributors can earn up to $60 per hour equivalent, depending on their level and pace of contribution. Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise.