Mobile Developer
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Vadim Romanenko
Last position:
Senior Business Analyst – Digital Products & Risk at Deutsche Landesbank
- Analysis, structuring, and prioritization of complex business and stakeholder requirements for a business-critical limit and risk system.
- Translation of business requirements into backlog items, user stories, acceptance criteria, and end-to-end scenarios.
- Facilitation of structured workshops and refinements with business, development, and QA to clarify complex issues and derive actionable product and system requirements.
- Optimization of requirements, testing, and quality processes, including automation, data quality, and CI/CD-related workflows.
- Discovery and evaluation of AI/GenAI use cases in terms of user and business value, data basis, feasibility, and potential capability impact.
Waseem Sattar
Last position:
Solution Architect – FRMCS & Digital Transformation in the Rail Sector at Freelance Enterprise & Solution Architect
Responsible for the architecture and strategic direction of the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) in the international rail environment. Managing architecture activities, requirements management, stakeholder alignment, and standardization bodies.
Key contributions
- Definition of the end-to-end system architecture for FRMCS across transport, core, service, and operations domains.
- Creation of target architectures, architecture roadmaps, and operating models.
- Conducting architecture workshops and technical governance with international stakeholders.
- Creation of architecture diagrams, integration concepts, requirements specifications, and technical roadmaps.
- Design of an event-driven OSS architecture for future operations processes.
- Consulting on topics such as QoS, security architecture, API integration, cloud-native deployment, and interoperability.
Stefan Dangubic
Last position:
BI Consultant in Controlling at Reutter GmbH
- Extraction, transformation, and cleansing of data from Microsoft Dynamics AX
- Creation of sales reports in Power BI
- Training employees in business intelligence
- Technologies: Power BI, SQL, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
Daniel Schlager
Last position:
AI Automation in E-Commerce at Looops
- AI automation roadmap for a D2C/B2B e-commerce company.
- Customer service bot with RAG over support tickets and product data, OCR pipeline for incoming invoices with writeback to Business Central, lead gen and posting automation.
- Deterministic n8n workflows with EU-hosted models.
- n8n, RAG / Mistral, Qwen/BGE embeddings / Business Central API, HubSpot, Shopify / Scaleway, S3 / Claude Code, OpenCode.
Martin Mitrev
Last position:
Senior Product Owner at B2BMG
Owned roadmap, discovery, and delivery for an AI-powered lead generation suite running live enterprise campaigns for some of the world's largest technology brands.
- Designed and shipped the LLM architecture behind Lead Lift: a three-tier prompt system (system prompt, user prompt, enforced JSON schema) producing multilingual, persona-aware SDR outreach with structured output validation and a documented error taxonomy.
- Rebuilt the Lead Lift prompt system end to end, improving output quality and reliability across a 5,000+ lead evaluation set: fewer hallucinations, enforced factual grounding, brand-consistent voice and tone, and lower token cost per call.
- Built a B2B job taxonomy and seniority classification engine with alias expansion and compound-title matching, validated against live campaign data to cut wrong and missed lead matches.
- Scoped a lead enrichment microservice aggregating firmographic and market data from multiple sources, with an LLM inference layer for ICP scoring and automated buyer persona generation.
- Built internal competitive intelligence tooling with a live dashboard tracking the intent-data and demand generation market, feeding positioning and roadmap decisions.
- Ran all scrum ceremonies across distributed teams, coaching on agile practice, negotiating priorities, and protecting launch dates.
Geza Lakatos
Last position:
UX Strategist & AI App Developer (AI-assisted App Strategy) at Own Projects (Nutrycoach.ai, LuxuryBandit)
Conceptualizing and developing AI-powered app MVPs from the first idea to a working product. I combine UX strategy with modern AI and no-code tools — especially Claude and Claude Code, where I work directly in the terminal on real code (React, Vite), complemented by Figma, Bolt.new, and Base44 — to quickly validate and build product ideas. Personal platforms: Nutrycoach.ai (AI nutrition coaching with role-based dashboards for clients, coaches, and admins, AI meal analysis, and a scalable design system) and LuxuryBandit (content/creator app). This led to my own practice 'AI-assisted App Strategy', which combines human creativity, UX logic, and intelligent automation.
Cristian Petra
Last position:
iOS Team Lead at Qlaunch Gmbh
- Contributed to the architecture design process, resulting in scalable and maintainable solutions for complex projects.
- Enhanced app performance by optimizing code and implementing efficient algorithms.
- Stayed current with industry trends to ensure implementation of best practices in app development.
- Led a team of iOS developers for timely completion of projects and achieving client satisfaction.
- Translated basic design plans into full iOS app frameworks, delegating project components to appropriate team members.
- Estimated work hours and tracked progress using Scrum methodology.
Natascha Fadeeva-Gladbach
Last position:
Senior iOS Developer - ANÜ at Stadtwerke München GmbH
- Development of an iOS app that combines public transport and sharing services
- Collaboration in Scrum within a large cross-functional team
- Creation of reusable components with SwiftUI and Combine
- Development of custom solutions for Apple Maps
Stefan Chiorescu
Last position:
Senior Android Engineer at Printec Group
- I entered the Fintech field by joining the core team that builds the framework which holds the base for all major products.
- The perspective of the code is completely different as there is no room for mistake in the backbone of all mobile products.
- Even though security and app stability are a must, the team was already keeping an eye on Android latest tech stack and some of them were already used.
- I am excited to work on products that exceed the mobile phones universe and I embrace the challenge of building flexible and robust applications while maintaining stability and security at maximum level.
Matthias Zarzecki
Last position:
Senior Flutter Developer at Materna
- Developed a Flutter app for eID ID card logins
- Focus: Flutter, iOS, eID, AusweisAppSDK, Mason, Keycloak, Agentic Coding, Arc42, Jenkins
Matthias Eymers
Last position:
Lead Android Developer at Star Finanz-Software Entwicklung und Vertriebs GmbH
- Further development of the Android app "StarMoney"
- Major XML to Compose redesigns
- Introduction of new technologies and architecture
- Implementation of instant bank transfer
- Development following the agile Scrum process
Ahmet Cavus
Last position:
Senior Android Developer at enbw
- Support in restructuring and designing the group's internal Android apps
- Defining essential modules and implementing accessible components
- Establishing agile approaches at an international level
- Technologies & Methods: Kotlin, Android, JUnit 5, Koin, Azure DevOps, Android Studio, Git, Jetpack Compose, Coil, Flow API, Ktor, Coroutines, TypeScript, Node.js
Ramunas Jurgilas
Last position:
iOS Consultant at IBM Germany
- SwiftUI
- UIKit
- CocoaPods
- Swift
- My AOK: [link]
José Jeria
Last position:
Freelance iOS Developer at Freelancer
PAYBACK GmbH: PAYBACK app - a loyalty bonus program and customer card that allows users to collect points.
Enhanced the application's architecture by restructuring and modularizing it.
Refactored and improved complex features using SwiftUI and The Composable Architecture.
Maintaining, bug fixing, optimizing, troubleshooting, and continuously improving the app.
Facilitating and planning the onboarding of new developers and providing mentorship.
Assistance in the hiring process, including evaluation, interviews, and strategic planning.
Porsche Digital GmbH: Development of the Porsche Road Trip app that allows users to comfortably plan and navigate through spontaneous drives and individual road trips along curated premium routes.
KI Labs: Development of a MVP for a large automotive company.
Snapp Mobile Germany GmbH: Equitel Banking - Consumer digital banking app for Equity bank, one of the largest banks in Sub-Saharan Africa.
comdirect Mobox - Banking app to manage current, savings and credit card accounts for teenagers. Addressed technicalities of implementing playful UI with customizable options and various offline features.
Deutsche Bahn AG - Development of a prototype for the next generation of companion app for train travellers.
optile GmbH: KPI Dashboard - KPI tracking of online payments for merchants that use optile's online payment solutions.
Every Interaction: Watchy - Composer of Apple Watch screenshots, which allows users to export the composed image and share it.
Felix Schaller
Last position:
App Developer at XIXUM-Modeler
- Developing a model-based AI where natural language is interpreted as formal relations.
- Natural language terms are not considered rigid but fluid and can be negotiated in a context so meaning resolves by iteratively specifying.
- Develops all kinds of model solutions.
- Backed by natural language and data annotation.
- Requirements to code and other solutions.
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Mobile Developer statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
15 years
Position duration
2.5 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Healthcare, Media and Entertainment
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
88%
Master's degree or higher
42%
Doctorate
5%
Certifications per freelancer
1
Most common languages
English, German, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 21 Aug 2026.
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Average rates for Mobile Developer
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About the role
What they build
A mobile developer turns product ideas into working apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. The job covers new app builds, feature work in existing apps, bug fixing, and release support for app stores. In freelance projects, they often step in when a team needs extra delivery capacity, a missing platform skill, or help stabilizing a product before launch.
Typical deliverables
- Native iOS or Android app modules
- Cross-platform features in Flutter or React Native
- API integration for login, sync, payments, or messaging
- Push notifications, offline flows, and device permissions
- Store-ready builds, release notes, and submission support
- Crash fixes, performance tuning, and UI refinements
Core skills
Strong mobile developers know their platform deeply and write code that is stable, readable, and easy to maintain. They should understand app architecture, state handling, networking, testing, and how to work with designers and backend teams. Common tools include Swift, Kotlin, Xcode, Android Studio, Flutter, React Native, Git, REST APIs, and CI/CD pipelines for mobile releases.
- Native app patterns and platform guidelines
- Debugging on real devices and emulators
- Handling authentication, storage, and sync
- Working with analytics, crash reports, and feature flags
- Clear communication with product and QA teams
When to bring one in
Companies hire freelance mobile developers when delivery cannot wait for a long hiring process. That happens during a new app launch, a redesign, a platform migration, or when an existing app needs urgent fixes after a release. It is also common in Germany, where many teams want someone who can work remotely with short feedback loops or join on-site for planning, handover, or sprint-critical work.
What strong work looks like
A strong mobile developer does more than write screens. They think about app lifecycle, edge cases, device differences, and how the code will behave after release. Good freelancers document their work, make careful technical choices, and can explain tradeoffs in plain language.
- Ships clean code that fits the existing app architecture
- Spots risks early in performance, compatibility, or release flow
- Works well with product, backend, design, and QA
- Handles store reviews, versioning, and release cleanly
- Improves the app without creating hard-to-maintain code
Common specializations
Some mobile developers focus on native iOS or Android work. Others specialize in cross-platform development, app modernization, legacy code cleanup, or performance optimization. Many are also used for complex integrations such as payment flows, map features, Bluetooth, camera access, or secure enterprise apps.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Mobile Developer? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
A Mobile Developer builds or improves apps for iOS and Android. That can include new features, bug fixes, API integration, store submissions, and release support. In freelance work, they are often brought in for a clear scope and a faster delivery path than a permanent hire.
It depends on your app strategy and existing codebase. A native specialist is usually best when you need deep platform behavior, complex device features, or tight performance control. A cross-platform specialist is a good fit when you want shared code across iOS and Android with one delivery team.
Look for solid experience with Swift, Kotlin, Flutter, or React Native, depending on your stack. They should also be comfortable with app architecture, REST APIs, testing, debugging, and store release work. Good communication matters just as much, because mobile delivery usually depends on close coordination with backend, design, and QA.
A mobile developer freelancer makes sense when the work is time-bound, urgent, or highly specialized. That includes launch support, app rescue work, short-term platform migration, or a backlog that needs extra hands. It also helps when you want to test a direction before creating a long-term role.
A frontend developer focuses on web interfaces in the browser, while a mobile app developer works inside the iOS and Android environments. Mobile work adds store rules, device permissions, offline behavior, push notifications, and hardware-specific issues. The skills overlap, but the release process and technical constraints are different.
Most mobile developers can work remotely because the work is code-based and easy to review in shared tools. On-site sessions can still help at the start of a project, during product workshops, or when a team needs fast alignment on architecture or UX. For companies in Germany, both remote and hybrid collaboration are common depending on the project phase.
Review their shipped apps, not just their skill list. A strong Mobile Developer can explain technical choices, talk through app store release steps, and describe how they handled bugs, performance issues, or backend changes. If they can discuss tradeoffs clearly and show stable production work, that is a good sign.
Prepare the current app stack, repository access, API documentation, design files, and a clear list of priorities. A mobile app developer works best when the brief covers target platforms, release goals, known bugs, and who approves changes. The better the handover, the faster the developer can start adding value.
The average hourly rate for Mobile Developer is 86 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 685 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Mobile Developer, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 42% hold at least a Master's degree, and 5% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Mobile Developer have 15 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Mobile Developer are English (97%), German (87%), and Spanish (16%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Mobile Developer are Information Technology (99%), Healthcare (43%), and Media and Entertainment (43%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Mobile Developer are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (97%), and Quality Assurance (44%).
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