Capacitor App Store Release Expert

We operate an existing production B2B commerce platform built as a responsive React/PWA web application. The core application, backend, authentication, business logic, database, and security architecture are already implemented and operating. We are now looking for an experienced mobile developer to prepare the existing application for release on: Apple App Store Google Play Store This is not a greenfield app-development project and not a redesign project. The primary goal is to convert an already-working production web application into stable, maintainable iOS and Android apps using Capacitor, and to complete the store-release process. We are based in the Washington, DC area and are interested in building a long-term working relationship with the developer who takes on this project. For easier communication and ongoing collaboration, we prefer candidates located in the U.S. Eastern or Central time zones, particularly on the East Coast or in the Midwest. This is a preference rather than an absolute requirement, but availability during U.S. Eastern business hours will be important. Current Project Status The platform already includes: Production web application Responsive desktop and mobile UI Existing PWA architecture React / TypeScript frontend Supabase backend and authentication Role-based user authority Business onboarding workflows Product and catalog management Ordering and approval workflows Production database and security controls Email infrastructure Notification architecture currently being finalized Existing production source code Stable backend environment The core business architecture is already established. Scope of Work The developer will be responsible for: Review the existing application for mobile-native compatibility. Configure and stabilize Capacitor for iOS and Android. Create and maintain native iOS and Android projects. Configure: Bundle ID / Package ID iOS signing and provisioning profiles Android signing keys App icons Splash screens Deep links / universal links if required Native permissions Verify authentication and session persistence inside the native WebView. Verify mobile behavior for: Camera Photo library File uploads External links Downloads Browser handoffs Prepare the app architecture for future native push notifications. Test on real iOS and Android devices. Prepare: TestFlight builds Google Play Internal Testing builds Resolve App Store and Google Play submission issues. Assist with final App Store and Google Play release. Document the complete build and release process so future releases can be performed without depending on the Freelancer. Important Project Boundary The developer must not independently redesign or rewrite core business logic. Do not modify the following without explicit approval: Database schema RLS policies Authentication authority User roles Ordering authority Product architecture Payment logic Backend security functions Core business workflows If a mobile issue appears to require a backend or architectural change, the developer should document the issue and report it first. Do not make major architectural changes without approval. What We Are Looking For Strong candidates should have proven experience with: Capacitor React TypeScript Xcode Android Studio Apple App Store submission Google Play submission Authentication inside Capacitor apps Session persistence Deep linking Native permissions Mobile debugging Push notification architecture Supabase experience is strongly preferred. Experience converting an existing production React/PWA application into iOS and Android apps is especially valuable. We are especially interested in developers who can support the project beyond the initial release and assist with future mobile updates, store submissions, and mobile-specific technical issues. Important Note About AI-Assisted Development This project has been developed extensively with AI-assisted development. We are not looking for someone who simply generates more code with AI. We need a developer who can independently: Review existing architecture Identify mobile-specific risks Evaluate AI-generated code Improve implementation quality where necessary Detect security or maintainability issues Explain the reasoning behind technical decisions The ideal candidate should be comfortable working with an existing AI-assisted codebase while applying strong professional engineering judgment. Please Include the Following in Your Proposal Show 1–3 iOS or Android apps you personally released using Capacitor or a similar hybrid framework. Explain your exact role in those releases. Have you converted an existing production React/PWA application into native iOS and Android apps? What are the most common problems you expect when moving an existing web application into Capacitor? How would you handle authentication and session persistence inside a Capacitor application? How would you structure the mobile application so most future business changes do not require frequent App Store or Google Play updates? If you discover that a mobile issue appears to require changes to backend business logic, database security, or authentication authority, what would you do? Describe one example where AI-generated code technically worked, but you improved or corrected it. What did you change, and why? Where are you located, and what time zone do you normally work in? Are you interested in an ongoing working relationship after the initial App Store and Google Play release? Engagement Structure We prefer to begin with a short paid technical assessment before committing to the full project. Possible milestones: Technical assessment and mobile compatibility review Capacitor setup and architecture iOS / TestFlight build Android / Play Internal Testing build Store submission and release Final documentation and handoff If the initial project goes well, we are interested in continuing the relationship for future mobile releases, maintenance, store submission support, and mobil