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  • Rick

    Full-stack Web Developer

    Netherlands/(GMT +1:00)

    Rick is a senior frontend-leaning full-stack engineer with 13 years of commercial experience, specializing in React, TypeScript, and Node.js. He demonstrates staff-level architectural skills, strong JavaScript fundamentals, and mature AI-assisted development practices. Rick is recognized for clear communication, technical leadership, and mentoring, with a preference for product teams and architecture-focused roles.

    Experience

    13 years

    Availability

    Full-time

  • Dmytro

    Mobile Developer

    Ukraine/(GMT -8:00)

    Dmytro is a skilled Flutter Developer with 4 years of commercial experience in mobile app development. He has strong expertise in building applications from scratch as well as enhancing and maintaining existing projects. Dmytro is proficient in Flutter with BLoC architecture, Kotlin for native Android development, and integration of Firebase services such as Cloud Messaging. He demonstrates a solid understanding of cross-platform development and app optimization, including advanced techniques like background processing using Flutter isolates. Dmytro is a reliable developer who combines technical depth with practical experience to deliver efficient and scalable mobile solutions.

    Experience

    5 years

    Availability

    Full-time

  • Minal

    Back-end Web Developer

    United States/(GMT -6:00)

    Minal is a middle-to-senior backend engineer with 10 years of experience in Java, Spring Boot, and financial transaction systems. Her strengths include production troubleshooting, incident response, CI/CD pipeline development, and mentoring junior engineers. She is methodical in technical reasoning and has led implementation work in large-scale banking environments.

    Experience

    10 years

    Availability

    Full-time

  • Alexandr

    Front-end Web Developer

    Ukraine/(GMT +2:00)

    Alex is a Middle-to-Senior Full Stack Engineer with strong experience in React, TypeScript, and Node.js. He has worked on a variety of production systems, including SaaS platforms, e-commerce products, logistics tools, and enterprise back-office applications. His background covers both frontend and backend development, building scalable UIs, and API integrations. Alex is comfortable delivering full-stack features end-to-end and has solid experience with modern React ecosystems, TypeScript-heavy codebases, and backend development in Node.js environments.

    Experience

    10 years

    Availability

    Full-time

  • Andrii

    Mobile Developer

    Ukraine/(GMT +2:00)

    Andrii is a Senior iOS Developer with over eight years of experience building robust, high-quality mobile applications across multiple domains, including proptech, fintech, energy, and media. He has led projects from concept to App Store release, often developing apps from scratch using Swift and SwiftUI while applying clean architecture principles like MVVM and SOLID. Self-motivated and detail-oriented, Andrii takes pride in writing maintainable code and crafting smooth, intuitive user experiences. He thrives both as an independent contributor and as part of a collaborative team environment.

    Experience

    13 years

    Availability

    Part-time & Full-time

  • Vitor

    Full-stack Web Developer

    Brazil/(GMT -3:00)

    Vitor is a skilled senior engineer with over 10 years of experience in software development. His expertise lies in problem-solving, whether it's technical, procedural, or business-related. Vitor thrives in bridging the gap between business and technical teams, ensuring seamless communication and alignment. With strong skills in .NET, TypeScript, SQL Server, and Angular, he has successfully led various software projects, driving them to completion with a focus on delivering practical and effective solutions.

    Experience

    13 years

    Availability

    To be verified

  • Vlad

    Full-stack Web Developer

    Romania/(GMT +2:00)

    Vlad is a full-stack engineer with 9 years of experience, specializing in Typescript, React, Next.js, Node.js, Python, and AWS. He demonstrates strong system design skills, practical cloud experience, and ownership of end-to-end solutions, including AI integrations. Screenings confirm clear communication, adaptability, and a collaborative approach. He has a strong technical profile well-suited for fast-paced product development environments requiring broad, hands-on engineering expertise.

    Experience

    9 years

    Availability

    To be verified

  • Matias

    Full-stack Web Developer

    Argentina/(GMT -3:00)

    Matias is a Backend Engineer with 6+ years of experience developing cloud-native applications using Python, FastAPI, GCP, and modern web technologies. He has hands-on production experience building and scaling LLM-powered agent systems, including modular agent architectures and plan-before-execute workflows, while also contributing to frontend development with React. His strengths lie in backend engineering, GenAI applications, REST API design, and GCP infrastructure, complemented by practical full-stack experience. Matias is collaborative, receptive to feedback, and brings a pragmatic, product-oriented approach to solving engineering challenges.

    Experience

    6 years

    Availability

    Full-time

  • Anastasia

    Mobile Developer

    Poland/(GMT +1:00)

    Meet one more lady on our pirate ship! Anastasia is a Senior React Native Developer with decent understanding of JS fundamentals and perfect communication skills. Anastasia has very decent understanding of React concepts, fundamentals, and ecosystem, including state management approaches, also she demonstrates a strong knowledge of React Native, mobile development/deployment. Anastasia definitely will be a great addition to any team!

    Experience

    8 years

    Availability

    Part-time

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Hiring Guide: NativeScript Developers

Looking to hire NativeScript developers? :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} is an open-source framework for building truly native mobile applications using web technologies like JavaScript or TypeScript, along with frameworks like :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}, :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} or :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}. It lets you access native iOS and Android APIs through one codebase, enabling high-performance mobile experiences, faster time to market, and reduced development cost. If you’re seeking to build or maintain native-look apps with a unified stack, hiring experienced NativeScript developers ensures you hit performance, UX, and platform-compliance goals.

Why Hire NativeScript Developers?

NativeScript developers bring the best of both worlds: web development speed and native mobile power. With their expertise, you get:

     
  • Single codebase for iOS & Android: One TypeScript/JavaScript project drives both platforms with access to native UI and device APIs.
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  • Native performance and UX: Unlike hybrid WebView wrappers, NativeScript renders native UI components and delivers smooth animations.
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  • Faster development & maintenance: Shared UI logic, fewer dependencies, and streamlined build pipelines reduce overhead.
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  • Access to device features: Native APIs like camera, geolocation, sensors, and background services are available natively.

Core Responsibilities of NativeScript Developers

     
  • Design, build and maintain cross-platform mobile apps using NativeScript with Angular, Vue, or plain TypeScript.
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  • Implement native UI layouts, animations, and transitions for both iOS and Android.
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  • Integrate mobile-device features like camera, GPS, accelerometer, notifications, Bluetooth, and sensors.
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  • Optimize mobile performance, memory usage, startup time, and battery life.
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  • Manage build pipelines, code signing, App Store / Google Play deployments, and plugin maintenance.
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  • Collaborate with backend API teams to integrate REST/GraphQL services, authentication, offline caching, and sync logic.
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  • Ensure cross-platform consistency, accessibility compliance, and responsive UI across device types and OS versions.

Key Technical Skills to Look For

     
  • Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, Angular or Vue.js, NativeScript CLI.
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  • Mobile knowledge: iOS SDK (Swift/Obj-C basics), Android SDK (Java/Kotlin basics), native plugin development.
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  • UI/UX & Performance: Native UI components, animations, layout optimization, memory profiling, cross-platform quirks.
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  • APIs & Backend Integration: RESTful APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets, offline sync, caching strategies.
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  • Tooling: NativeScript CLI, Webpack, Android Studio/Xcode, emulators and device labs, CI/CD pipelines.
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  • Version Control: Git, GitHub/GitLab, release branching, feature flags.
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  • Testing: Unit tests, end-to-end tests on devices/emulators, App Center/TestFlight deployments.

When to Hire NativeScript Developers

     
  • When you want to build mobile apps on iOS and Android using one shared codebase but still deliver native-quality UI and performance.
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  • When you already have web development expertise (JavaScript/TypeScript) and want to extend it to mobile without learning two native stacks.
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  • When you’re maintaining or rewriting a mobile app and want to reduce resource duplication and accelerate feature delivery.
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  • When integrating device hardware features, sensors, offline sync and background jobs along with mobile UI logic.
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  • When you want to align mobile development with your web team under a unified stack and architecture.

How to Hire the Right NativeScript Developer

1) Define Your Mobile Goals

Clarify whether your focus is cross-platform mobile with shared UI and logic, or deep native feature integration (sensors, cameras, offline sync). This helps identify whether you need strictly NativeScript developers or hybrid/full-native specialists.

2) Assess Mobile + Web Hybrid Expertise

Look for candidates who not only understand web frameworks (e.g., Angular or Vue) but also have solid mobile competence—device APIs, performance optimization, native plugin troubleshooting, and store deployments.

3) Interview Questions

     
  • What is NativeScript and how does it differ from Cordova or React Native?
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  • How do you access native APIs in a NativeScript app for iOS and Android? Give an example plugin you’ve implemented.
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  • How do you optimize performance in a large NativeScript app? What tools or metrics do you use?
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  • Describe your process for setting up CI/CD for both iOS and Android with NativeScript.
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  • How do you handle offline data sync and background tasks in a cross-platform mobile app?

4) Technical Assessment

Provide a take-home assignment: build a small mobile app using NativeScript (with Angular or Vue) that accesses device camera, fetches data from an API, caches results offline, and works smoothly on a range of devices. Evaluate architecture, code clarity, performance, and cross-platform consistency.

Average Cost of Hiring NativeScript Developers

Rates vary based on experience and complexity of mobile requirements:

     
  • Junior Developers (1–3 years): £30–£50/hour — can build straightforward mobile apps with common UI components and shared logic.
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  • Mid-Level Developers (3–6 years): £55–£85/hour — experienced with device APIs, shared modules, performance tuning, and store deployments.
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  • Senior Developers (7+ years): £90–£120/hour — leads architecture, CI/CD, offline sync, native plugin development, and roadmap for mobile platforms.

Through Lemon.io, you can hire vetted NativeScript developers who combine web productivity with native mobile excellence—helping you launch, maintain, or scale cross-platform mobile apps efficiently.

Why Hire Through Lemon.io?

Lemon.io matches you with top mobile talent specializing in cross-platform frameworks like NativeScript. Our developers are screened for both front-end and mobile deliverables, ensuring they can build native-grade experiences from one codebase, handle store deployments, performance benchmarks, and long-term maintainability.

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FAQs About Hiring NativeScript Developers

 
  

What does a NativeScript developer do?

  

   

A NativeScript developer builds high-quality mobile applications for iOS and Android using JavaScript or TypeScript, shares logic between platforms, and accesses native capabilities while maintaining one codebase.

  

 

 

  

Is NativeScript still relevant in 2025?

  

   

Yes. NativeScript continues to be a strong choice for cross-platform mobile apps that require near-native performance, shared logic, and efficient maintenance across iOS and Android.

  

 

 

  

How does NativeScript differ from React Native or Flutter?

  

   

NativeScript uses web-technologies (TS/JS + Angular/Vue) and renders native UI components directly; React Native uses JavaScript with native components but its paradigm differs; Flutter uses Dart and draws its own UI. NativeScript suits teams with strong web experience seeking native mobile output.

  

 

 

  

Can I hire remote NativeScript developers through Lemon.io?

  

   

Absolutely. Lemon.io connects you with vetted remote NativeScript developers experienced in building and maintaining cross-platform mobile applications with native-grade performance and UX.

  

 


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Why hire NativeScript

Over 6500 companies use NativeScript as their main framework, including giants like Google, Amazon and Lyft.

High-quality web apps

NativeScript's modular approach lets devs reuse components, so they can seamlessly manage app complexity.

Faster development process

NativeScript's architecture and a vast library of pre-built components speed up development, so you can get to market sooner.

Enjoyable user experience

From smooth, responsive interfaces to reduced loading times, devs can use NativeScript to boost usability.

Scaling made easy

NativeScript's modular, component-based architecture makes it easy to scale applications as traffic grows.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does NativeScript cost?

NativeScript itself is completely free and open-source. Download, use it in both personal and commercial projects, fork the code, or modify it in any way without paying licensing fees. No hidden costs are associated with using NativeScript itself.

What languages does NativeScript use?

NativeScript mostly relies on JavaScript and TypeScript for the development of mobile applications. Angular and Vue.js frameworks can also be used just in case some developers need them for better code structure of UI. NativeScript has a feature allowing a developer to write their code in these languages and frameworks while accessing native APIs directly in both iOS and Android.

How old is NativeScript?

According to Wikipedia, NativeScript was first publicly released in March 2015 . So, as of today NativeScript is roughly 9 years old.

What are the pros and cons of NativeScript?

NativeScript is one of the most powerful cross-platform development frameworks, which supports a single codebase for creating iOS and Android—JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, or Vue.js-based mobile apps. It provides near-native speed and offers direct access to the native API. One small drawback to this is the case where it comes with a learning curve; for instance, developers would have to learn native APIs. Apart from that, there could be fewer third-party libraries available in comparison with some other frameworks. Another point is that applications built using NativeScript can turn out to be bigger in size, and debugging may turn out to be more complicated than usual in a case where there are problems with native code. On the other hand, strong support from its community and ecosystem can balance out these challenges.

What is the demand for NativeScript developers?

The demand for NativeScript developers can vary, but generally, there is a niche demand. NativeScript helps to leverage its ability to create mobile applications with a single codebase for both iOS and Android platforms, using JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, or Vue.js

How to hire NativeScript developer?

To hire a NativeScript developer, start by defining project requirements—list necessary skills and experience. Create a detailed job description outlining responsibilities, qualifications, and company overview. Post the job on platforms like LinkedIn, GlassDoor, Indeed, Dice, specialized tech boards, and developer communities to find suitable candidates. Review resumes and portfolios for relevant experience. Conduct technical and behavioral interviews, including coding challenges and reviews. Verify professional references for work history and skills. Offer competitive compensation and benefits, and ensure smooth onboarding with orientation and training. Prioritize candidates who align with team culture and project needs.

Alternatively, Lemon.io simplifies the process: just follow 3 steps—have a discovery call, review 2-3 CVs of pre-screened Meteor Engineers selected from their developer community, and connect with the right engineer.

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Lemon.io offers a no-risk paid trial period for new clients – the period up to 20 hours, which allow you to check how the developer works on your tasks before signing up for a subscription.

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