Tobias Harth
Freelance Fullstack Web & Mobile Developer
Experience
Solo Mobile Developer
The Event Verse
- Developed a new iOS access-control scanning app for security/gate staff to validate RFID wristbands/badges in real time
- Implemented an online/offline hybrid architecture: scans first hit the API, with a local SQLite fallback for full access policy evaluation (zone, direction, scan limits) offline
- Developed a native iOS RFID bridge: integrated a proprietary RFID SDK (QuantumSDK) via a custom Expo config plugin and native module; integrated with LineaPro Bluetooth scanner hardware
- Implemented real-time updates over WebSocket (Pusher protocol) including private-channel auth and exponential backoff reconnect for device-/gate-/event-based configuration changes
- Designed a three-tier persistence layer (Keychain/MMKV/SQLite) for secure credentials, fast state management, and offline-capable scan/credential data
- Developed incremental credential sync (cursor + updated_after) and batch upload of scan logs after reconnect to ensure consistent field data
Solo Mobile Developer
The Event Verse
- Developed a new white-label crew management and operations app (iOS/Android) for enterprise clients in the live entertainment/event industry
- Set up an Expo-managed React Native app (Ignite boilerplate) with a feature-sliced structure and state management via Zustand and MMKV persistence
- Implemented authentication (email/CrewID) and secure token storage in the native keychain
- Developed core features: multi-organization event selection, dynamic home feed, crew updates, and custom quick actions
- Managed operations and travel logistics including flights, accommodations, ground transport, visa status, accreditation with QR codes, and pickup tracking
- Configured monitoring/debugging and deployments: Sentry, Reactotron, push notifications (Expo + FCM), and builds/distribution via EAS (dev/preview/prod) to the App Store & Google Play
Senior Frontend Developer
Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland
- Enhanced and maintained the RTL+ big-screen apps for Samsung Tizen, Amazon Vega OS, and MagentaTV set-top boxes
- Feature development, bug fixing, and stabilization across all app areas (profiles, parental control, playback, navigation, content flows), including support for legacy/low-end devices
- Worked in an Nx/monorepo codebase (React 19, TypeScript, Next.js) with state management via Zustand/Context and platform-specific adjustments per target
- Integrated and maintained the RTL-provided player and platform-specific embedding (e.g., Vega OS via React Native wrapper/WebView)
- Developed core product features like multi-profile, parental control, and Deezer integration for music/podcasts
- Collaborated on releases and QA using GitLab CI/CD, semantic-release, and Bugsnag for error tracking
- Addressed big-screen challenges like focus/remote navigation and performance/stability on low-end hardware
Lead Developer & Architect
SNIPES
- Architected and developed a cross-platform React Native e-commerce app (Expo SDK 54, TypeScript) for SNIPES; rolled out to iOS/Android in 8+ markets and 9 languages
- Designed a modular feature architecture (modular monolith) with 25+ domain modules, establishing standards/patterns for parallel development in a 5-person team
- Implemented core technical foundation: app startup & initialization, deep/universal link routing, consent management (GDPR), locale detection, and analytics bootstrapping
- Integrated key services: Emarsys, Adjust, Firebase, and Sentry with push lifecycle and iOS Notification Service Extension
- Set up CI/CD with GitLab, semantic-release, and EAS build/update (OTA channels, automated store releases), significantly streamlining releases
- Improved stability and quality through Sentry monitoring, performance optimizations, code reviews, and CI gates; achieved >99.5% crash-free rate in production
Senior Frontend Developer
Fashion Company
- Optimized performance of the existing online shop
- Implemented unit and end-to-end tests
- Continued development of the shop
Senior Fullstack Developer
Client from the semiconductor industry
- Consulting and support in using Vue.js, Nuxt, and NestJS
- Setting up a multi-package repository with internal version control
- Introducing a new pattern library based on Vue.js for company-wide use in marketing and application development
- Developing a Nuxt framework with layer functionality for quick and consistent creation of new applications
- Developing various Nuxt modules and other libraries for apps and tools
- Developing various apps for internal use in semiconductor production
- Implementing a backend with NestJS using MSSQL and MongoDB
- Designing CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps for automated versioning and changelog generation
Senior Frontend Developer
Smatched - Survey Portal
- Developing a Nuxt application for a survey portal
- Focusing on the portal clients where users conduct surveys
- Using Nuxt's layer structure to unify multiple portals
- Implementing a core layer as a central function base
- Using feature toggles to flexibly enable or disable features and adjust theming
Frontend Developer
Stellenwerk | Launchlytics GmbH
- Responsive rebuild of the job portal
- Redevelopment of the booking flow
- Optimization for SSR
Mobile Developer
Smatched - Survey Portal
- Developing a cross-platform mobile app with React Native and Expo for iOS and Android, including an integrated in-app survey engine in a swipeable, card-based game flow (multi-step questionnaires with single/multiple choice, animated progress indicator, playtime analytics, reward distribution, and integration of external surveys (Lucid) via WebView) to increase engagement and monetization
- Designing a modular startup/interceptor architecture: a sequential modal flow (backend configuration, onboarding, tracking consent) to manage the first-launch flow and meet compliance requirements
- Integrating and operating multiple third-party services: Sentry, AppsFlyer, Firebase Cloud Messaging, AdMob, and Pollfish
- Setting up a GitLab CI/CD pipeline to automate linting and type checks, Android builds, Play Store releases, and release creation from changelogs
- In-app shop and reward system: product catalog, purchases, product codes, and purchase history – linking user activity to tangible rewards
- Gamification system: levels, XP, coins, loot boxes, and a tier-based progression system to boost engagement and retention
Senior Fullstack Developer
Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland | TVNOW/RTL+
- Developing a white-label React streaming app for RTL+, optimized for TVs
- Optimizing for HbbTV, other set-top boxes, and smart TVs
- Developing a BFF based on NestJS for optimized data delivery
- Developing additional HbbTV applications
- Using AWS as infrastructure as code
- Optimizing GitLab CI/CD
Vue.js Specialist, Frontend Consulting
Gothaer Konzern
- Responsive redevelopment of tariff quote request (TAA) calculators as an SPA
- Collaborating with design to assess feasibility
- Developing a component-based pattern library
- Onboarding and mentoring developers in Vue.js
- Frontend architecture of the TAA framework
Frontend Developer
Eurowings | cyber:con GmbH
- Responsive development of the existing website
- New development of the entire flight booking flow for Eurowings Aviation GmbH using Vue.js and ES6
- Collaborating with departments, particularly the AEM department
- Close collaboration with the frontend architecture team on further development of the SPA core for the booking flow
Frontend Developer
justpeople GmbH | Sense & Image GmbH
- New development of the justpeople GmbH applicant portal as an SPA
- Close collaboration with the client
- Close collaboration with the backend team to align contracts
- Designing an extensive frontend architecture using React with server-side rendering
Employed Frontend Developer
Sense & Image GmbH
Frontend Developer
METRO AG | Sense & Image GmbH
- Developing various website projects
- Coordinating and close collaboration with METRO IT on website hosting
- Multilingual implementation and deployment
- Implementing forms and other features in compliance with data protection regulations
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Experienced in Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, Retail, Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, and Insurance.
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Experienced in Information Technology and Product Development.
Summary
Freelance Senior Fullstack Web & Mobile Developer with over 10 years of experience. Specialized in building high-performance, scalable web and mobile applications with React.js/Next.js and Vue.js/Nuxt.js, and proficient in NestJS for robust backend solutions. Also experienced in cross-platform app development with React Native (Expo) – from concept to stable release.
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Sevenval Technologies GmbH
Apprentice IT Specialist - Application Development · IT Specialist - Application Development · Cologne, Germany
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