Contract Software Engineer (React / React Native / AWS) – Existing Product Transition

We are looking for a strong software engineer to help take over development of an existing product that is already live and largely built.

This is not a greenfield build. The core system exists and the original development team has completed most of the heavy lifting. We are preparing for a structured transition and want someone capable of understanding the current system, stabilizing it, and continuing development. Checkout dabritebti.com

This role will begin as a contract position with the potential to convert to a long-term role if the fit is strong.

Current Tech Stack

• React web application
• React Native mobile app (Expo)
• AWS serverless backend (Lambda via SST)
• Postgres database
• Bluetooth (BLE) hardware integration
• Admin dashboard and marketplace features

Initial Work

The initial focus will be:

• Reviewing and understanding the existing codebase
• Completing several remaining feature updates and bug fixes
• Stabilizing the mobile app and web platform
• Supporting product launch
• Preparing the system for long-term development ownership

Example Tasks

Examples of current work items include:

• Fixing bugs in the product listing and admin tools
• Improving brand and product management features
• Supporting geo-filtered ads and regional filtering
• Updating mobile app functionality and Bluetooth integration
• Improving analytics/session tracking
• UI/UX refinements and feature updates

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience with React
• Experience with React Native / Expo
• Familiarity with AWS serverless infrastructure
• Comfortable working with existing codebases
• Ability to troubleshoot bugs and stabilize production systems
• Good communication and documentation habits

Bonus experience:

• Bluetooth (BLE) integrations
• Marketplace or admin dashboards
• Postgres / modern TypeScript backends

Engagement Details

• Contract role to start
• 10-25 hours per week expected initially
• Opportunity to transition into a longer-term role
• Remote is fine; U.S.-based preferred
• Hourly rate depending on experience

What Success Looks Like

The right person will be able to quickly understand the existing system, complete the remaining launch tasks, and become a reliable long-term development partner.

If you’ve taken over an existing product before and enjoy improving and stabilizing real systems, we’d love to talk.

Pay: $80.00 - $100.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Describe a React Native application you worked on. What was your role and what parts of the app did you personally build or maintain?
• Have you ever taken over an existing application built by another team? Briefly describe the situation and how you approached understanding the system.
• What experience do you have working with APIs or backend infrastructure (AWS, serverless, databases, etc.)?
• Have you worked on mobile apps that connect to hardware (Bluetooth, IoT, or device integrations)?

Experience:

• Software development (React): 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: Remote