Senior Mobile App and Console Developer

Job Title: Senior Mobile App and Console DeveloperCompany: Hatch Product Development & Contract ManufacturingLocation: Wauconda, ILJob Type: Full-timePay Range: $120,000 - $150,000/yearAbout Us:Hatch is a product development & contract manufacturing firm offering the full range of services to bring your product from concept to production. Hatch offers product design, development, and contract manufacturing for entrepreneurs and visionary leaders.Founded in 2021 by aerospace and consumer product industry engineers, the Hatch team wanted to turn the product design and manufacturing industry on its head. We are a multidisciplinary team who have the business acumen, industry network, and combined engineering experience to produce products for a wide variety of highly regulated industries in accelerated timelines.Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced and self-driven Senior Mobile App and Console Developer to lead the architecture, design, and deployment of native and cross-platform mobile applications for both iOS and Android. In this role, you will own the end-to-end mobile development lifecycle, ensuring high-performance hardware/software integration and seamless user experiences. While your core expertise is mobile, a solid foundation in backend web development is essential to design efficient APIs, manage database architectures, and integrate mobile applications with scalable cloud infrastructure.Key Responsibilities:Architect, build, and maintain high-performance mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms using native technologies (Swift/Kotlin) or cross-platform frameworks (React Native/Flutter).Design and implement robust backend services, RESTful APIs, and data models to support mobile features, prioritizing server-side security, business logic, and database management.Collaborate directly with engineering leadership and cross-functional teams to translate complex hardware and client requirements into scalable technical solutions.Integrate mobile applications with embedded systems, Bluetooth/IoT devices, or third-party web services.Lead code reviews, enforce mobile/backend security best practices, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for App Store and Google Play deployments.Troubleshoot, debug, optimize, and maintain production backend infrastructure (e.g., Node.js, SQL/NoSQL databases, AWS) supporting mobile client ecosystems.Required Qualifications:5+ years of professional experience building and deploying production-ready iOS and Android applications.Proven track record of published mobile applications on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.Solid backend web development background, including experience designing RESTful/GraphQL APIs, managing databases (SQL/MongoDB), and server-side runtimes (e.g., Node.js, Python, or Go).Strong understanding of cloud services and deployment environments (AWS, Firebase, or GCP).Proficiency in mobile architecture patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture), state management, and offline-first data synchronization.B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.Preferred Qualifications:Experience working in product development, IoT, hardware integration, or regulated manufacturing environments.Familiarity with web frontend frameworks (React, TypeScript) to support full-stack web needs when required.Knowledge of web security standards, OAuth, and encrypted data storage on mobile devices.Soft Skills:Strong technical leadership with the ability to take full ownership of projects from concept through release.Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills to tackle complex system integrations.Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.Hatch Product Development & Contract Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.