Mobile App Developer – iOS, Android & Cross-Platform | Remote
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: Flexible
About the Role
At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a Mobile App Developer to build, improve, and maintain modern mobile applications across iOS and Android.
This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys turning product ideas and designs into polished, production-ready mobile experiences. You’ll work across native and cross-platform development, UI/UX implementation, API integrations, performance optimization, testing, and production releases.
You’ll collaborate closely with designers, backend engineers, QA, and product teams to ship mobile applications that are fast, reliable, scalable, and enjoyable to use.
If you care equally about engineering quality, application performance, and user experience, this role is a strong fit.
What You’ll Own
Mobile Application Development
Develop and maintain mobile applications for iOS and Android
Build native applications using:
Swift / Xcode
Kotlin / Java
iOS SDK
Android SDK
Develop cross-platform applications using:
React Native
Flutter
Build new product features and improve existing functionality
Write clean, scalable, maintainable, and production-ready code
Follow mobile development best practices and architecture standards
Build with long-term scalability and maintainability in mind
UI/UX Implementation
Translate Figma and product designs into polished mobile interfaces
Build responsive experiences across:
Smartphones
Tablets
Different screen sizes and resolutions
Maintain consistency with product design systems and UI standards
Collaborate with designers to improve usability and interaction quality
Implement intuitive navigation and interaction patterns
Ensure interfaces remain visually polished across supported devices
API Integration & Backend Connectivity
Integrate mobile applications with:
REST APIs
Backend services
Authentication systems
Third-party services
Handle networking, data synchronization, and application state efficiently
Troubleshoot integration issues between mobile and backend systems
Optimize API communication for speed and reliability
Handle failures and unexpected responses appropriately
Collaborate with backend engineers when integration changes are required
Performance & Application Stability
Monitor and improve:
Application speed
Responsiveness
Memory usage
Battery efficiency
Overall stability
Identify and resolve crashes, bugs, and performance bottlenecks
Optimize application behavior across supported devices
Ensure consistent performance across operating system versions
Build features with scalability and long-term maintainability in mind
Investigate and resolve production issues quickly
Testing & Quality
Test features across multiple devices and operating system versions
Debug application issues and resolve defects before release
Support regression testing and production validation
Collaborate with QA and engineering teams to maintain high release quality
Validate new functionality before deployment
Identify device-specific and OS-specific issues
Help prevent critical defects from reaching production
Deployment & Release Management
Prepare applications for production releases
Manage or support:
Apple App Store submissions
Google Play Store releases
Maintain versioning and release workflows
Prepare production builds
Monitor applications following deployment
Investigate and resolve post-release issues
Support reliable and repeatable release processes
Requirements
3+ years of mobile application development experience
Strong experience with iOS and/or Android development
Hands-on knowledge of:
Swift
Kotlin / Java
iOS SDK
Android SDK
Experience with cross-platform frameworks such as:
React Native
Flutter
Strong understanding of:
REST APIs
Mobile networking
Authentication
Application lifecycle
Familiarity with architecture patterns such as:
MVVM
MVC
MVP
Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX best practices
Experience translating product designs into functional mobile interfaces
Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with product, design, backend, and QA teams
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Nice to Have
Experience publishing production applications to:
Apple App Store
Google Play Store
Experience with:
Firebase
Push notifications
Mobile analytics
Authentication systems
Experience building:
Offline-first functionality
Real-time features
Mobile animations
Startup or product-company experience
Experience improving performance for applications with growing user bases
Tools & Technology
Swift | Xcode | Kotlin | Java | iOS SDK | Android SDK | React Native | Flutter | REST APIs | Firebase | Git | Figma | Apple App Store | Google Play Store
What Makes You a Strong Fit
You’ll likely thrive in this role if you:
Enjoy building mobile products people actually use
Care about both engineering quality and user experience
Can translate Figma designs into polished, functional interfaces
Think about performance, scalability, and maintainability while building
Can troubleshoot technical issues independently
Understand the differences between native and cross-platform development
Pay attention to application stability and device-specific behavior
Communicate effectively with product, design, QA, and backend teams
Take ownership from initial development through production release
Care about the small details that make mobile applications feel polished
What a Typical Day Looks Like
Your day may start by reviewing current development priorities, checking the latest build, or debugging an issue reported in production.
Throughout the day, you could build new mobile features, translate designs into responsive interfaces, integrate APIs and backend services, troubleshoot application issues, or optimize performance.
You’ll test functionality across devices, review code, collaborate with designers and other engineers, and prepare new builds for production release.
When an application reaches production, you’ll help monitor stability and respond quickly to issues that could affect users.
In short: you build and maintain mobile applications that are fast, stable, visually polished, and easy to use.
Key Metrics for Success
Application stability and crash-free performance
Fast and reliable feature delivery
Smooth performance across supported devices
Successful Apple App Store and Google Play releases
Low production defect rates
Fast resolution of application issues
Clean and maintainable code
Accurate implementation of approved product designs
Reliable API and backend integrations
Strong collaboration with product, design, QA, and engineering teams
Why This Role Stands Out
Build real mobile products from development through release
Exposure to both native and cross-platform development
Hands-on work across iOS and Android
High ownership over application quality and performance
Opportunity to work with Swift, Kotlin, React Native, and Flutter
Close collaboration with global product, design, and engineering teams
Fully remote with flexible working hours
Career growth opportunities into:
Senior Mobile Engineer
Lead Mobile Developer
Mobile Architect
Engineering Lead
Interview Process
Initial Application
Spark Hire One-Way Video Interview
Technical Interview
Practical Assessment / Mobile Coding Exercise
Final Client Interview
Offer & Onboarding
Spark Hire Video Interview – Required
As part of the application process, all candidates are required to complete a one-way video interview through Spark Hire.
After completing the first step of your application, you’ll receive a Spark Hire invitation by email with instructions to record and submit your video responses.
Completion of the Spark Hire video is required to be considered for the next stage. Please check your inbox as well as your spam or junk folder for the invitation.
Apply Now
If you’re a Mobile App Developer with experience in iOS, Android, Swift, Kotlin, React Native, or Flutter and enjoy building polished, production-ready applications, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help build mobile products that are fast, reliable, scalable, visually polished, and genuinely enjoyable to use.
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Pavago is a global offshore recruitment platform that specializes in sourcing, vetting, and placing elite remote talent for businesses seeking A-players at 70% lower costs than traditional hiring. The company combines AI-driven candidate sourcing with human expertise to identify and screen offshore professionals across roles including Sales, Marketing, Admin, Finance, IT Engineering, and Product. Pavago's five-step recruitment process aims to deliver vetted candidates within 21 days, offering ongoing support through payroll management, compliance assurance, training, and seamless onboarding. They serve 150+ businesses and provide flexible pricing options including annual memberships with unlimited placements and per-hire sourcing fees. The company sources talent primarily from Latin America, Pakistan, and South Africa, prioritizing candidates with experience working with U.S.-based companies.
