Project Description
I am building a retro gaming app. I already have the backend, an existing frontend foundation, and Figma designs. I need a front-end developer to connect the UI to the backend, polish the app flow, and create a working Android APK for testing.
This is not a static Figma-to-HTML job. The app needs to connect to real backend APIs and work as an installable mobile app.
The first goal is an Android APK, but I also want the technical path to support an iOS/App Store release later, so please do not choose an approach that only works for Android.
-- Important Note About Figma Screens --
The Figma file has many frames, but many are only button states, modals, menu states, tab changes, loading states, or page updates.
Figma access will only be provided to the selected candidate or finalist after an initial conversation, NDA/contract agreement, and confirmation that the developer understands the scope.
The first milestone should include a simple screen inventory that separates:
- real screens/pages
- reusable components
- modals
- button/menu states
- loading/empty/error states
-- What I Need Built --
The app should allow a user to:
- open the app
- browse game systems
- view game lists
- open a game detail page
- launch a game
- use mobile controls
- log in or use the approved account flow
- save/load progress where supported
- view account/profile screens
- see clean loading, empty, and error states
-- Technical Skills Needed
Please apply only if you have experience with:
- React / Next.js
- mobile responsive UI
- REST API integration
- Android APK builds
- Capacitor, Android WebView, or similar mobile app packaging
- ideally iOS build planning as well
- debugging mobile browser/WebView behavior
Experience with browser-based game players, EmulatorJS, retro gaming apps, or media-heavy apps is a plus.
-- Deliverables --
I need:
1. Connected frontend screens
2. API integration
3. Working Android APK
4. Build instructions
5. Notes on any backend issues or missing API fields
6. Basic QA checklist
7. Recommended path for future iOS/App Store release
I am looking for someone practical and honest who can get this working without overcomplicating the project.
I have a two additional app projects lined up right after this one, so I am looking for someone reliable who can potentially continue working with me if this first project goes well. The designer that worked on this project is already working on the next two projects now.