Mobile App Developer (Android/iOS) – Kids Tech & Gaming Vertical

Project Overview: We are a growing digital asset acquisition studio looking for a Mobile Game Developer to take over, maintain, and scale a portfolio of 3 successful preschool/toddler applications (6M+ combined downloads). The entire portfolio is built on the Cocos2d-x engine. This role starts at 20 hours per week, focusing on immediate Android 15 transition compliance, followed by building out our pipeline for upcoming game launches. Key Responsibilities: - Portfolio Handover & Maintenance: Take over existing Cocos2d-x codebases, manage Google Play Console configurations, and ensure 100% operational uptime. - Native Technical Compliance (Immediate Priority): Compile, update, and fix legacy NDK/C++ libraries to ensure the games comply with Android 15’s 16 KB page alignment requirements. - Privacy & Regulatory Governance: Ensure all SDK updates (AdMob/AppLovin) strictly comply with COPPA and GDPR-K child-directed privacy frameworks. - UI/Asset Integration: Work with existing flattened graphical assets (PNG/JPEG) to update UI flows, and integrate new art assets for future feature launches. Technical Requirements: - Proven track record of maintaining legacy Cocos2d-x (C++) engines. - Strong modern development portfolio in Unity (C#) for cross-platform iOS and Android casual/educational games. Experience integrating kid-safe monetization SDKs across both engines. - Must be comfortable working without master layered files (PSDs) for legacy UI updates. Location & Communication: - Must be completely fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Comfortable working asynchronously alongside our Growth/Monetization team.