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Stefan D.

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BI Consultant in Controlling

Wien
Stefan D.

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)
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Felix S.

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Senior iOS Developer

Sisikon
Felix S.

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Senior iOS Developer at Commerzbank AG

  • The comdirect app for iOS offers an intuitive and user-friendly mobile banking app that allows users to manage their banking efficiently and securely.
  • Central features: bank transfers, portfolio analysis, personalized financial manager to facilitate daily banking and financial planning.
  • Users: over 1 million.
  • Written in native Swift using UIKit and SwiftUI.
  • App-wide MVVM and Coordinator design pattern.
  • Partial reactive programming using Apple’s Combine framework or vendor RxSwift.
  • API integrations and data structures with JSON.
  • Documented clean code.
  • Continuous integration with Git and Jenkins.
  • High unit test coverage with XCTest.
  • Agile project setup according to Scrum.
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Harold T.

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Senior Software Developer | OOP . Full Stack . Web & Mobile . Cloud-Native

Braunschweig
Harold T.

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CPU Watcher — Cloud-Native Monitoring Application at SEUYTEL

  • Planned and developed a CPU monitoring application for monitoring system performance and resource utilization.
  • Designed and implemented a Spring Boot backend providing a REST API for processing and exposing monitoring data.
  • Developed the React frontend for presenting monitoring information in a clear and user-friendly interface.
  • Integrated PostgreSQL for persistent storage and management of application data.
  • Containerized the application and its services using Docker Compose.
  • Automated infrastructure provisioning and deployment using Terraform on AWS.
  • Structured the application as a modern, maintainable system using REST-based communication between frontend and backend.
  • Designed and developed a secure, scalable CPU monitoring architecture (cpu-watcher) with a dedicated collector application that streams monitoring data to the backend, reducing direct exposure of system resources.
  • Designed a secure cloud infrastructure with the database isolated within a private network and OIDC-based authentication.
  • Implemented Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and integrated version-controlled CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, infrastructure changes, and application deployments.
  • Designed and implemented the frontend delivery architecture using AWS CloudFront.

Stack: Spring Boot · React · PostgreSQL · REST API · Docker Compose · Terraform · AWS

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Daniel S.

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Full-Stack Developer & AI Engineer

Salzburg
Daniel S.

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.
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Waseem S.

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Enterprise Solution Architect |5G / Mobile Communications|Mission Critical Services (MCx)|IMS and SIP

Frankfurt am Main
Waseem S.

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Solution Architect / Subject Matter Expert at FRMCS terminal device manufacturer

Participation in the EU-funded MORANE-2 project to validate the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) in real-life use cases: creation of the requirement specifications for TOBA as well as the associated test specifications.

Technologies: 5GS (Radio & Core), FRMCS, MCx (MCPTT, MCData, MCVideo), MC Gateway UE, MCx Priority/Security/QoS Management, ETCS, SIP, IMS

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Stefan K.

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Fullstack Developer (Freelancer)

Graz
Stefan K.

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Fullstack Developer (Freelancer) at Sciuto Software GbR

  • Implementing a real-time procedural 3D/AR eyelash configurator using Three.js and MediaPipe
  • Building a full-stack web application with React.js and Python
  • Consulting on app and web development
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Felix S.

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Functional Safety & AI Assurance Architect for Autonomous Systems (ISO 26262 / SOTIF / EU AI Act)

Munich
Felix S.

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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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Andreas B.

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Freelance iOS Developer

Scheiblingkirchen
Andreas B.

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Freelance iOS Developer at Self-employed

  • NFC – Project: Development of a prepaid app solution that retrieves already paid services (credit) via an NFC connection between smartphone and terminal

  • Technologies: REST, NFC, Swift Concurrency, Keychain

  • KURIER edition & Futurezone.at: Development of white-label apps in partnership with Technical Apps for k-digital Medien GmbH

  • Technologies: REST, In-App Purchase, Push Notifications, Analytics, OAuth

  • White-label app for sports associations and institutions: iOS client connected to backend, focusing on modularity, flexibility, and customizability

  • Technologies: Swift packages (Network, Core, Business Logic, Frontend), MVVM pattern, reactive programming (Combine)

  • Magenta Sport iOS app: OTT sports platform by Deutsche Telekom with SSO (OAuth), HLS video streaming, DRM protection

  • Video player framework: Integration of the Sportradar OTT process, licensing model, HLS streams, DRM, analytics, Chromecast, AirPlay, Picture in Picture, Apple TV; available as an XCFramework via CocoaPods; used in WRC, MagentaSport, NHL TV

  • Collaboration on other apps: DFB and DFB Fanclub; LAOLA1.at; LAOLA1.tv; RedBull Salzburg (formerly)

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Hans-Heinrich W.

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Senior AI Product Engineer | FDE · Agentic AI · MVP Development

Munich
Hans-Heinrich W.

Last position:

Senior AI Product Engineer | Flutter · MVP · Agentic Engineering at struppilog.com

struppilog.com – Digital health record for pets / MVP → Full Product

Design, development, and full further development of a digital health platform for pets – from my own MVP development to a fully built and production-ready platform.

Independent concept and development of the MVP Development of the full application with Flutter/Dart and Firebase Expansion of the MVP into a full digital health record with health data, findings, allergies, medications, documents, and emergency data Development of user registration, authentication, roles, data models, and secure user interactions Implementation of QR-code-based data exchange and digital interaction features Development of a multilingual, responsive web application Integration of AI-supported features and AI/agentic workflows Development and continuous improvement of product logic, UX/UI, and technical architecture Building and expanding a scalable cloud-based solution with Firebase Integration and further development of APIs and external services Use of AI-native / agentic engineering to speed up development, testing, debugging, and product iteration Independent implementation of all other features and technical extensions Continuous further development of the MVP into a full digital product

Impact: The MVP I built myself was continuously developed technically and functionally into a broad, production-ready platform – including frontend, backend, data model, authentication, UX/UI, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and ongoing product development.

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Ben R.

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Senior iOS Developer

Graz
Ben R.

Last position:

Senior iOS Developer at tado° App

  • Foundational work for new hardware series “tado° line X”
  • Interview & onboard new iOS Engineers
  • Reduce release time from 1 in 2 months to 1 per week
  • Maintain and improve high user satisfaction: 4.6+ Stars
  • Setup secure & encrypted Handshake with bluetooth device
  • Reduce merge conflicts by setting up the project via tuist
  • Convert monolithic codebase to Modules by leveraging SPM
  • Use state of the art technology, like Codable & async/await
  • Maintain & improve custom view accessibility
  • Reduce tech debt
  • Gradually convert to webviews while maintaining high quality
  • Ship highly requested features like “dark mode”
  • Increase unit test code coverage and rewrite parts of code base
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Geza L.

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UX Consultant

Berlin
Geza L.

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.

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Florian J.

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Senior Android Consultant

Wiener Neustadt
Florian J.

Last position:

Senior Android Consultant at Bragi GmbH

  • Working within a cross-functional team developing upgrades for in-app features
  • Android app development since 2016
  • App: Skull IQ & many more
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Cristian P.

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iOS Team Lead

Berlin
Cristian P.

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.
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Ben S.

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Freelance Video Editor & Content Creator

Berlin
Ben S.

Last position:

AI Trainer & Data Annotator at Scale AI

  • RLHF & Model Evaluation: Evaluated, ranked, and refined Large Language Model (LLM) responses based on accuracy, reasoning quality, safety guidelines, and factual correctness.
  • Data Annotation & Prompt Engineering: Created high-complexity prompts, edge-case scenarios, and gold-standard reference answers to train and fine-tune generative AI models.
  • Quality Assurance & Verification: Conducted rigorous fact-checking, logical consistency validation, and multi-turn response optimization.

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Mobile Developer statistics

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

16 years

Mobile Developer have 16 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

2.3 years

Mobile Developer stay in a single position for 2.3 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

12

Mobile Developer have completed 12 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance

Mobile Developer have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

Top industries

Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, Healthcare

Mobile Developer are most in demand in Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, and Healthcare.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

Mobile Developer earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

Bachelor's degree or higher

83%

83% of Mobile Developer hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

41%

41% of Mobile Developer hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

2%

2% of Mobile Developer have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

1

Mobile Developer hold 1 professional certification on average.

Most common languages

German, English, Spanish

Mobile Developer most often speak German, English, and Spanish.

Speak two or more languages

97%

97% of Mobile Developer speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 10 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

0 6 12 18 24
2 of the Mobile Developer charge less than €320 per day.
4 of the Mobile Developer charge between €320 and €480 per day.
12 of the Mobile Developer charge between €480 and €640 per day.
20 of the Mobile Developer charge between €640 and €800 per day.
20 of the Mobile Developer charge between €800 and €960 per day.
One of the Mobile Developer charges between €960 and €1120 per day.
One of the Mobile Developer charges €1120 or more per day.
<€320 €320-​480 €480-​640 €640-​800 €800-​960 €960-​1120 €1120+

The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this role are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.

Average rates for Mobile Developer

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 702 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 720 €

The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.

Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 10 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

Mobile Developer experts industry focus

See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.

  • Information Technology (98%)
  • Media and Entertainment (45%)
  • Healthcare (43%)
  • Banking and Finance (40%)
  • Automotive (37%)
  • Transportation (34%)
  • Manufacturing (34%)
  • Retail (32%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

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.

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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 88 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 702 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers working as Mobile Developer, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 41% hold at least a Master's degree, and 2% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers working as Mobile Developer have 16 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.

The most common languages among freelancers working as Mobile Developer are German (98%), English (97%), and Spanish (15%).

The most common industries among freelancers working as Mobile Developer are Information Technology (98%), Media and Entertainment (45%), and Healthcare (43%).

The most common business areas among freelancers working as Mobile Developer are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (98%), and Quality Assurance (49%).

FRATCH Mobile Developer main locations

Our freelancers and interim experts are at home all over Germany — available on-site in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and every major business hub, or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg

In Austria our freelancers and interim experts support companies from Vienna to Graz — on-site where your project needs them, or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

Vienna Graz

Across Switzerland our specialists are active in Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Bern — working on-site or fully remote. Choose a city to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

Zurich Geneva Basel Bern

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