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Andrey C.

Los Angeles, California

$35/hr
4.8
97 jobs

25+ years in software, 17+ years in mobile, and 700+ apps delivered. I build and scale iOS, Android, Flutter & React Native products end to end - from architecture and backend integrations to launch, monetization, performance, and long-term growth. 👋 Hi! I’m a veteran full stack developer, mobile app developer, and team lead leading a senior long-term team capable of taking products from idea → launch → scale → maintenance. I’ve been in professional software development for 25+ years and mobile app development for 17+ years, delivering scalable iOS Development, Android App Development, Flutter, React Native, and backend-driven platforms across startups, SaaS products, enterprises, and high-growth mobile ecosystems. Clients usually come to us when they need more than just coding - they need a technical partner who understands architecture, business logic, scalability, monetization, and long-term product growth. 🏆 Why Clients Choose Me ✔️ 25+ years as a full stack developer and software architect
 ✔️ 17+ years in mobile app development
 ✔️ 700+ mobile apps delivered across iOS, Android, Flutter & React Native
 ✔️ Expertise in native app development, hybrid app development, and scalable backend systems
 ✔️ Reduced crash rates by up to 70% and improved app performance by 50% on production apps
 ✔️ Built mobile platforms used by 5M+ users worldwide
 ✔️ Strong experience with Mobile App Improvement, Mobile App Bug Fix, and modernization projects
 ✔️ Long-term experience with startups, SaaS companies, enterprises, and Fortune 500 clients
 ✔️ Full-cycle delivery: architecture → development → deployment → scaling → suppo As a mobile application developer, ios developer, android developer, flutter developer, and full stack developer, I specialize in building high-performance native and cross-platform mobile apps used by millions of users worldwide. I work with native iOS development using Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, and Objective-C, native Android development with Kotlin and Java, as well as Flutter, React Native, and hybrid app development for scalable cross-platform delivery. Over the years, I’ve helped build 700+ apps across fintech, healthcare, social networking, education, entertainment, e-commerce, IoT, and enterprise SaaS. My experience covers the full mobile app development lifecycle - system architecture, UI/UX implementation, backend development, API Integration, DevOps, deployment, scaling, optimization, and long-term product evolution. 📱 Native iOS & Android Development • Native iOS Development with Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, Combine, Objective-C • Native Android App Development with Kotlin, Java, Jetpack Compose • Smartphone app optimization for performance, UX, and scalability • Clean Architecture, MVVM, VIPER, modular app structures • Device integrations: BLE, GPS, biometrics, camera, sensors, HealthKit, Google Fit • App Store & Google Play deployment pipelines • Multi-language apps with localization and accessibility support • Advanced performance optimization and memory management 🔁 Cross-Platform & Hybrid App Development • Flutter developer expertise for scalable cross-platform products • React Native development with custom native module integrations • Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile (KMM/KMP) • Shared business logic across iOS and Android • Adaptive UI systems and responsive mobile layouts • Cross-platform architectures reducing development time by 40–60% 🔧 Backend, API Integration & Infrastructure • REST API and GraphQL API Integration • Firebase, Node.js, PHP, and scalable backend services • Authentication systems, caching, offline sync, token management • SQLite, Room, Realm, Core Data • Push notifications: FCM, APNS, OneSignal • Real-time chat, geolocation systems, dashboards, and live data platforms • Backend-connected mobile ecosystems with scalable cloud infrastructure ⚙️ DevOps, CI/CD & Delivery • Fastlane, GitHub Actions, Bitrise, Firebase App Distribution • Automated testing and deployment pipelines • Beta testing, crash analytics, staged rollouts • CI/CD optimization for faster and safer release cycles • AWS and scalable cloud deployment workflows 📊 Analytics & Monetization • Firebase Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude, Google Analytics • In-app purchases, subscriptions, AdMob, Facebook Ads • Retention optimization and funnel analytics • Data-driven product iteration and growth optimization 🔌 Advanced SDK & Hardware Integrations • AVFoundation, CameraX, Core Bluetooth, Core Motion • Stripe, Twilio, Agora, Sendbird, Mapbox, OpenCV • IoT dashboards, BLE integrations, voice/video systems • Camera-heavy and sensor-based mobile applications 🌍 Industries Served • Fintech & Banking • Healthcare & Fitness • E-commerce & Retail • Smart Home & IoT • Education & E-learning • Social Networking • Travel & Hospitality • Entertainment & Media • SaaS & Enterprise Platforms ✅ Let’s Build a Mobile Product That Scales!

  • Mobile App Development
  • Smartphone
  • User Profile Creation
  • Android App Development
  • API Integration
  • Hybrid App Development
  • iOS Development
  • Mobile App
  • Flutter
  • iPad App Development
  • App Development
  • Android
  • iOS
  • Swift
  • Objective-C
  • Firebase
  • Apple Xcode
  • User Authentication
  • Kotlin
  • Mobile App Design
Hussain Z.

Bakersfield, California

$35/hr
5.0
2 jobs

🏆 Expert Mobile App Developer ✅ 8+ Years of Experience as a Mobile App Developer ✅ Five-Star Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✅ High-Performance MVPs & Scalable Apps 🚀 ✅ On-Time Delivery & Long-Term Support Are you looking for a skilled Mobile App Developer to bring your app idea to life? You’re in the right place! I specialize in high-performance, visually stunning, and scalable cross-platform apps for Android & iOS using Flutter OR React Native. With expertise in Firebase, AI integrations, in-app purchases, and advanced API systems, I ensure your app is functional but also fast, secure, and user-friendly. Whether it's an MVP, SaaS solution, or a fully customized mobile app, I can help you achieve your goals. 📌 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 & 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 ✔ Flutter OR React Native App Development (Android & iOS) ✔ State Management: GetX, Provider, BLoC
 ✔ Backend: Firebase, Cloud Functions, Supabase
 ✔ AI Chatbot Integration (ChatGPT, Dialogflow)
 ✔ Push Notifications (FCM, OneSignal)
 ✔ In-App Purchases & Payment Gateways
 ✔ Google Maps & Location-based Services
 ✔ Agora SDK for Video & Voice Calls
 ✔ Web & Admin Panel Development
 ✔ Desktop Apps (Windows/macOS)
 ✔ App Maintenance & Optimization 🎯 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐥𝐥 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐞: ✔ Custom Flutter Mobile App Development
 ✔ MVPs & Scalable Solutions for Startups & Enterprises
 ✔ Feature-Rich & High-Performance Applications
 ✔ Expertise in IoT, AI, and Security-based Mobile Apps
 ✔ Tailor-Made Mobile Solutions for Any Industry ✔ Flutter OR React Native Android / iOS app ✔ Mobile App Bug Fixings 🌟 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐌𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤: ✅ "Hussain is a talented developer. Communication was smooth and transparent throughout the project. He was proactive in problem-solving, provided regular updates, and delivered ahead of schedule."
— Malik ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✅ "Hussain is an exceptional developer and he handled backend API development, frontend UI design ensuring a smooth application. His ability to write clean code and implement complex functionalities was truly impressive. Throughout the project, communication was clear and professional. Highly recommended!"
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  • Mobile App Development
  • Android App Development
  • API Integration
  • Hybrid App Development
  • iOS Development
  • Mobile App
  • Flutter
  • React Native
  • Flutter Stack
  • Android
  • iOS
  • Swift
  • Kotlin
  • User Authentication
  • Objective-C
Alaa A.

Redondo Beach, California

$50/hr
4.9
51 jobs

I design and build complete business websites for service- and product-based brands—handling both content and visual structure to ensure the message is clear, compelling, and conversion-focused. My work includes platforms such as Shopify and GoDaddy, where I manage everything from positioning and copy to layout and on-site messaging. Selected work: • Wealth Land Corp • Aphrodite skin Care In addition to website creation, I specialize in business writing and branded content, including: • Business proposals, investor pitch decks, and company profiles • Case studies, blog articles, and email campaigns • Professional content design using Canva and related tools • AI video Creating • Data mining, lead research, and LinkedIn outreach strategy Whether you’re preparing for a website launch, investor pitch, client presentation, or brand refresh, I’m here to support your goals with content and design built to perform. Let’s talk about how I can help bring your next project to life.

  • Business Proposal Writing
  • Proposal Writing
  • Business Development
  • Client Management
  • Project Management
  • IT Consultation
  • Fast Track
  • Article Writing
  • Report Writing
  • Newsletter Writing
  • Cover Letter Writing
  • Press Release
Paul G.

Pasadena, California

$70/hr
5.0
52 jobs

I build production-grade iOS and Android apps for clients who need polish, reliability, and a developer who ships. 5+ years, 14 deployed apps, full-stack mobile, native + cross-platform. My team and I design, build, and launch mobile apps across: - Native iOS (Swift, SwiftUI) - Native Android (Kotlin) - Cross-platform (Flutter, React Native) - Backend & cloud (Node.js, Firebase, AWS/EC2, REST APIs) - Payments & marketplaces (Stripe, provider payouts, dual-sided platforms) - AI integration (OpenAI API, GPT-powered features in mobile apps) - Hardware & connectivity (Bluetooth LE) - Health & fitness apps (workout tracking, coaching platforms, content programs) What I bring: - A working app on the App Store and Google Play — not a half-built prototype - Clean, maintainable architecture any future developer can pick up and extend - Honest communication: if your budget and scope don't match, I'll tell you up front and help you choose - US-based project management, so you get one point of contact who speaks your language and your timezone How I work: I'm the founder of a small US-based studio. I run your project personally — architecture, scoping, UX, QA, release — and draw on a hand-picked team of developers, designers, and QA engineers for execution. That gives you the oversight and communication of a US contractor with the cost profile of a global team. Typical projects: Marketplace and on-demand apps · health, fitness, and wellness apps · AI-powered mobile products · apps with hardware or payment integrations · greenfield builds from idea to launch · rescue or cleanup of existing mobile codebases. If you have an idea you want built right — or an app that's stuck and needs someone to unstick it — let's talk.

  • Mobile App Development
  • Android App Development
  • iOS Development
  • Mobile App
  • AI App Development
  • UX & UI
  • SwiftUI
  • Kotlin
  • Flutter
  • React Native
  • Swift
  • Bluetooth LE
  • Stripe
  • Node.js
  • REST API
  • Amazon EC2
  • DevOps
  • AI Model Integration
  • OpenAI API
  • Geolocation
  • Firebase
  • WordPress
Ismail R.

El Cerrito, California

$35/hr
5.0
6 jobs

Are you planning to develop something new? Or do you already have something live that's just not working the way you imagined? 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐲 I am your problem solver, your builder, and your long-term partner all in one. Just tell me your vision. I will take it from there and turn it into reality. I am 𝐈𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐚, Senior Mobile App Developer. I have spent 10+ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 building mobile apps, 30+ apps shipped, thousands of users served, and every single project delivered on time, and I genuinely can't wait to hear what you're building. Let's make it happen! 💡 What I Can Help You With: ✔ End-to-end Flutter app development ✔ MVP development for startups ✔ E-commerce, booking, on-demand & marketplace apps ✔ Payment integrations ✔ Real-time features: chat, notifications, live tracking ✔ Backend architecture: Node.js, Laravel, PHP ✔ Performance improvements & app scaling ✔ Adding features to existing apps Let's build something that matters. Drop me a message and tell me what you're working on. I'll give you my honest take within 24 hours. 𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬: Flutter developer, Flutter app developer, Android app developer, iOS app developer, React Native Developer, Expo, Swift, Flutter Flow developer, Mobile App Redesign, UI/UX Prototyping, Php Developer, AI app developer, Cross-platform mobile developer, Mobile app development, AI mobile app developer, Artificial intelligence app development, Machine learning, Firebase app developer, API integration, Flutter Hybrid app developer, AI solutions for mobile apps, AI app developer, Mobile App Developer, Senior Mobile App Developer, Mobile App Development, Flutter Mobile App Development, Education App Developer, Mobile App Developer, Saloon Booking Mobile App, Food Delivery Mobile App Development, AI App Development, Chat Mobile App Developer, Flutter Developer, Social media App Development, Booking app development, On-demand Services mobile app,

  • Mobile App Development
  • Android App Development
  • API Integration
  • iOS Development
  • Flutter
  • React Native
  • Android
  • iOS
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • Figma
  • App Design
  • AI Mobile App Development
  • FlutterFlow
  • PHP
  • Dart
  • SwiftUI
  • Firebase
  • JavaScript
  • Laravel
  • Payment Gateway Integration
Stephen M.

Los Angeles, California

$100/hr
5.0
111 jobs

Hi, I'm Stephen 👋 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐈 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬? That gap is exactly where I work best. I've spent 6 years building and shipping consumer apps, AI products, and marketplaces. I started Blupalms at 21, right after building and selling my first app in college, and I still run my own apps today. One has passed 500,000 downloads (it's in my portfolio below). What that's added up to: 🏆 Multiple App Store chart placements 📲 5M+ downloads across products I've shipped 🔁 $20M+ processed through the marketplaces I've built ⭐ 100% Job Success & Top Rated Plus across 100+ Upwork projects When you hire me, you get me. Not a sales call followed by a handoff to a junior. I own the full path: strategy, design, build direction, and launch. I bring in senior engineering when the scope calls for it, but the product thinking stays with me from day one. Start with a free app audit. Send me what you have and I'll send back a clear, prioritized breakdown of exactly what's standing between your app and a real launch. Real value, no strings: it's yours to run with whether or not we keep working together. If we build together, here's how it goes: 🎯 Strategy — We lock the core loop, the must-have v1 scope, and the launch plan. What ships, what waits, and why. 🎨 UI/UX Design — Full design of every screen and flow, built to convert, not just look good. You approve the direction before anything gets built. 🛠️ Development — I direct the build with senior engineering support, keeping the product decisions with me. You get regular check-ins, not a black box. ✅ QA — Every flow tested across devices before it goes anywhere near review. We catch it, not your users. 🚀 Release Support — I handle the App Store submission gauntlet and stay on it until you're approved and live. 🔁 Ongoing Advising — Post-launch, I help you read the data and decide what's next: retention, monetization, and growth. My guarantee: If I don't deliver a design direction you're excited to build on, your deposit comes back in full. And once we're building, I stay on until your app clears App Store review. If you're serious about building your app the right way, send me a message and let's talk! Excited to see what we build.

  • Mobile App Development
  • Mobile App Improvement
  • iOS Development
  • Mobile App
  • Native App Development
  • Mobile App Development Consultation
  • App Development
  • Mobile App Design
  • App Design
  • Mobile App Strategy
  • AI Mobile App Development
  • Web Development
  • User Interface Design
  • Mobile App Redesign
  • Full-Stack Development
  • Flutter
  • React Native
  • UX & UI Design
  • UI/UX Prototyping
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