Full Stack Mobile Developer - REMOTE - SR004

Metro Manila
Contract
Full-time

1 month ago

Job Description:Department: TechnicalWork Arrangement: RemoteJob Type: Independent Contractor, Full TimeWork Schedule: US Time Zone (candidate expected to be flexible with the client's preference)Locations: Philippines, LATAM, and other remote regions with excellent English communication skillsAbout Pearl TalentPearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They're looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we've hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.Hear why we exist, what we believe in, and who we're building for:Why Work with Us?At Pearl, we're not just another recruiting firm-we connect you with exceptional opportunities to work alongside visionary US and EU founders. Our focus is on placing you in roles where you can grow, be challenged, and build long-term, meaningful careers.Role OverviewThe Full Stack Mobile Developer builds, maintains, and scales high-quality mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms. This role covers the full mobile development lifecycle-from UI implementation and backend integration to deployment, optimization, and ongoing improvements.You will work closely with product, design, and engineering teams to translate requirements into performant, user-friendly mobile experiences. This role is ideal for developers who enjoy owning features end-to-end, balancing technical quality with user experience, and working across the mobile stack in fast-paced environments.Your ImpactYour work directly shapes how users experience products on mobile devices. By delivering stable, performant, and intuitive applications, you help drive user engagement, retention, and overall product success. Your technical decisions influence scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability of mobile platforms.Core ResponsibilitiesMobile Application Development - 40%

Build and maintain mobile applications for iOS and Android
Implement responsive, polished UI aligned with design specifications
Translate Figma or design files into clean, maintainable code
Optimize performance, responsiveness, and stability across devices
Manage application state and component architecture

Backend Integration & Services - 25%

Integrate mobile apps with backend services and APIs
Handle authentication, data synchronization, and error handling
Implement secure and scalable data flows
Integrate third-party SDKs and services as needed

Testing, Deployment & Maintenance - 15%

Maintain version control and clean code practices
Support app deployment to App Store and Google Play
Debug issues, monitor performance, and resolve crashes
Write and maintain unit and integration tests

Platform Optimization & Features - 10%

Implement platform-specific features and enhancements
Optimize onboarding, navigation, and user flows
Ensure compatibility with OS updates and device variations
Manage permissions, notifications, and deep linking

Collaboration & Delivery - 10%

Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams
Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
Communicate progress, risks, and trade-offs clearly
Contribute to documentation and shared engineering standards

Requirements:Must-Haves (Required)

1-2+ years of professional mobile development experience
Experience building and shipping mobile apps for iOS and/or Android
Proficiency with either cross-platform frameworks (Flutter, React Native) or native mobile development
Experience integrating mobile apps with backend services or APIs
Strong understanding of mobile app lifecycle and performance considerations
Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
Portfolio, GitHub repository, or examples of launched apps

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)

Experience with both cross-platform and native development
Exposure to mobile CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
Experience with analytics, monitoring, or attribution SDKs
Startup or product-focused development experience
Mentorship or technical leadership experience

Tools ProficiencyMust-Haves (Required)

Mobile development tools (Flutter or native iOS/Android toolchains)
IDEs (Android Studio, Xcode, VS Code, or equivalent)
Version control (Git, GitHub/GitLab)
Design handoff tools (Figma or equivalent)
Communication tools (Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams)

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)

Backend & mobile services (Firebase or similar)
CI/CD tools for mobile deployment
Mobile analytics and crash reporting tools
API testing tools
Project management tools (Jira, Notion, Asana, ClickUp)

Benefits:

Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills
Remote Work: Fully remote - work from anywhere
Generous PTO: In accordance with company policy
Direct Mentorship: Access to global industry leaders
Learning & Development: Continuous growth resources
Global Networking: Work with international teams
Health Coverage (Philippines only): HMO after 3 months (full-time)

Our Recruitment Process * Application

Skills Assessment
Initial Screening
Top-grading Interview
Client Matching
Job Offer
Onboarding

Ready to Join Pearl Talent?If you're a driven professional ready to work with exceptional founders building the next generation of world-class companies, we'd love to meet you. Apply now to unlock opportunities where your growth, impact, and success are our top priorities.

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