Staff Mobile Engineer - Independent Contractor

GigaCloud Technology; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Staff Mobile Engineer to join their Software Development team. This fully remote role involves leading mobile application development using Ionic Capacitor and Angular. Ideal candidates will have extensive cross-platform experience and a passion for emerging technologies. Responsibilities include architecture, API integration, and maintaining code quality. The position requires a BS in Computer Science and 7+ years in mobile development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in mobile/cross-platform development.
• Proven experience building and deploying apps using Ionic Capacitor.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and development of mobile applications.
• Collaborate with developers to define and integrate APIs.
• Ensure high performance, responsiveness, and quality of applications.

Skills

Cross-platform development

UI/UX standards

API integration

Code quality

Technical feedback

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

BS Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Ionic Capacitor

Job description

This range is provided by GigaCloud Technology. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from GigaCloud Technology

Wonder | A Subsidiary of GigaCloud Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: GCT)

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Staff Mobile Engineer (Independent Contractor) to join our Software Development team. This fully remote position is only open to candidates based in the United States.

Why Join Wonder?

As part of GigaCloud Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: GCT), Wonder blends the innovation of an agile, focused team with the strength and stability of a global organization. Your work will have a direct impact—empowering retailers with cutting-edge multichannel commerce solutions and industry-leading customer support. We're more than a tech provider; we're a trusted partner in our clients’ success. If you’re driven by purpose and passionate about innovation and service, Wonder is the place for you.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Staff Mobile Engineer with extensive cross-platform experience to lead the development and architecture of our mobile application, which is built using the Ionic Capacitor framework and Angular with TypeScript. In this role, you will drive feature planning and backend implementation while actively contributing to a fast-paced, cross-functional product cycle. If you are passionate about AI, excited by emerging technologies, and eager to work on a platform with global reach, we would love to hear from you

What does this role involve?

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture and development of mobile applications.
• Knowledge of UI/UX standards and guidelines for iOS and Android.
• Collaborate with developers to define and integrate APIs.
• Collaborate with designers, cross-functional stakeholders, and other engineers to deliver a product experience aligned with user expectations.
• Ensure high performance, responsiveness, and quality of applications.
• Help maintain code quality, including unit and integration testing.
• Maintain ownership over various parts of the product.
• Receive and offer technical feedback through pair programming and code reviews.
• Leverage AI tools to improve data processing, predictive analytics, and core system performance.
• Contribute to research technologies and fast prototyping, compose detailed design specifications.
• Actively participate in root cause analysis on high complexity and high-severity issues.

Remains aware of evolving needs and opportunities, showing flexibility in doing whatever is appropriate to support the Company’s success. Pursues educational opportunities to maintain advanced and up-to-date knowledge in the field. Performs all other related duties as required, assigned, and understands that the items in this description are not all-inclusive. This position is not intended to be complete or all-inclusive and does not preclude management from assigning other or related functions for which the individual has demonstrated competency through performance.

What are we looking for in a candidate?

Experience and Requirements:

• BS Degree, preferably in Computer Science or Information Systems
• 7+ years of experience in mobile/cross-platform development with a strong understanding of iOS, Android, and PWA platforms.
• Proven experience building and deploying apps using the Ionic Capacitor framework.
• Deep understanding of mobile application architecture and design patterns.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality iOS and Android applications to the App Store.
• Ability to lead code reviews, document architectural decisions, and coach engineers on performance and maintainability.
• Experience with secure storage, code obfuscation, and security best practices in hybrid mobile environments.
• Experience balancing local and remote data representations to enable real-time interface interactions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on delivering high-quality documents.

Knowledge and Abilities required:

• This position will require the ability to effectively troubleshoot and reason through problems to reach solutions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills as the independent contractor will collaborate with various departments within the company.
• This independent contractor must be able to work in a fast-paced, high pressure environment and should be comfortable managing tasks under frequent tight deadlines.

Contractor Requirements

• Must be based in the United States
• Must provide own laptop and have a reliable internet connection

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Primarily sedentary: sitting (75%), walking (15%), standing (10%), lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Occasional travel required. Must be able to travel and work extended schedule as needed

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  Software Development

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at GigaCloud Technology by 2x

Get notified about new Mobile Engineer jobs in United States.

Mobile Engineer (L5) - Games Player Experience

United States $70.67-$208,000.00 1 week ago

United States $85.10-$251,000.00 1 week ago

United States $70.67-$208,000.00 1 week ago

United States $56.25-$173,000.00 1 week ago

United States $85.10-$251,000.00 1 week ago

Mobile App Development Engineer, Android

United States $118,640.00-$184,338.00 6 days ago

Austin, TX $128,193.00-$234,118.00 4 months ago

New York, United States $153,600.00-$286,600.00 6 days ago

Principal Engineer, Android Applications

California, United States $153,600.00-$286,600.00 1 week ago

New Jersey, United States $153,600.00-$286,600.00 1 week ago

Principal Engineer, Ford Mobile Applications

Maryland, United States $153,600.00-$286,600.00 6 days ago

Washington, DC $153,600.00-$286,600.00 6 days ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.