Job Title: Software Engineer (Android/iOS + Web Development)
Company: Hatch Product Development & Contract Manufacturing
Location: Waukegan, IL
Job Type: Full-time
About 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 looking for a talented and versatile Software Engineer with a strong focus on Android/iOS mobile development and proficiency in web development. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining mobile applications for Android and iOS platforms, while also contributing to web-based solutions when required. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to create seamless, scalable, and high-performing applications across multiple platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain native mobile applications for Android (Java/Kotlin) and iOS (Swift/Objective-C) platforms.
- Collaborate with designers and product teams to ensure the delivery of intuitive and high-quality user experiences.
- Ensure the security, performance, and scalability of mobile and web applications.
- Conduct thorough testing of applications across multiple devices and platforms, identifying and fixing bugs and issues.
- Stay up to date with the latest mobile and web development trends, tools, and technologies.
- Work within Agile/Scrum teams to deliver features in sprints, participate in code reviews, and collaborate with other engineers.
- Optimize mobile applications for maximum speed, performance, and compatibility across various devices.
- Ensure mobile apps and web platforms adhere to best practices in user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Proven experience in mobile app development for Android and iOS platforms.
- Proficiency in Java/Kotlin for Android development and Swift/Objective-C for iOS development.
- Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript for web development.
- Experience with front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
- Experience working with RESTful APIs, JSON, and third-party libraries or services.
- Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Understanding of responsive and adaptive design principles for both mobile and web platforms.
- Experience with hybrid mobile development frameworks such as React Native or Flutter.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
- Knowledge of modern web and mobile security best practices.
- Familiarity with UX/UI design principles and tools like Figma.
Soft Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Strong time management and organization skills.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to handle complex challenges.
Employee Benefits:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off and holiday schedule
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Professional development opportunities
Hatch Product Development & Contract Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
