Desktop engineering Accra, GhanaHire Electron
developers.
Desktop apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux — one codebase, native feel. Signed installers, auto-updates, and integrations that reach the OS.
20+
Desktop apps shipped
3+
Years of delivery
24
Engineers on bench
4.9
Client rating
Placement quality
Numbers we hold ourselves to.
22 mo
Avg. placement tenure
94%
12-month retention
30 d
Free replacement window
2 wk
Paid trial before commitment
Sample profiles
This is the shape of who we place.
Actual candidates shared on request. These are anonymized composites of engineers we've placed recently.
Senior Electron Engineer
Timezone
GMT+0
Languages
English, French
Industries
Banking, Logistics
Notable work
- Shipped an internal trading terminal for a West African bank
- Migrated a 4-year-old Electron app to TypeScript + context isolation
- Built cross-platform auto-update pipeline with delta downloads
Skills
The craft
Secure window defaults, from line one.
Every Electron app we ship starts with the security posture Electron intends. contextIsolation on, nodeIntegration off, sandbox on. Not bolt-on hardening after a review.
// main/window.ts — secure BrowserWindow defaultsimport { BrowserWindow } from 'electron';import path from 'node:path';export function createWindow() {const win = new BrowserWindow({width: 1280,height: 800,titleBarStyle: 'hiddenInset',webPreferences: {preload: path.join(__dirname, '../preload/index.js'),contextIsolation: true, // isolated contextnodeIntegration: false, // no Node in renderersandbox: true, // OS-level sandbox},});// Lock down navigationwin.webContents.on('will-navigate', (e, url) => {if (!url.startsWith(APP_ORIGIN)) e.preventDefault();});win.loadURL(DEV_SERVER ?? 'app://index.html');return win;}
Security posture
What every production Electron app has.
Almost every Electron app that gets compromised skipped one of these. Every project we ship starts with them enforced in the scaffold.
contextIsolation: true
criticalIsolated preload context. Never disabled, no exceptions.
nodeIntegration: false
criticalRenderer has zero Node access. Always off.
sandbox: true
criticalOS-level sandbox on every renderer process.
contextBridge only
criticalThe only thing exposed to the renderer. Nothing else leaks.
CSP enforced
criticalContent-Security-Policy headers on every window.
IPC channels whitelisted
criticalNamed, typed channels. No wildcards, no dynamic routing.
Zod-validated IPC payloads
Every message validated on both sides of the bridge.
No remote module
Deprecated, dangerous. Not enabled, ever.
will-navigate locked down
Navigation handlers block unexpected URLs.
setWindowOpenHandler
External URLs go to the OS browser, not new windows.
Signed auto-updates
Update payloads verified against signature before install.
No remote content in privileged windows
Third-party content loads in a sandboxed context only.
Vetting process
Four filters. Every engineer.
Technical screen
Live coding on Electron fundamentals — process model, IPC, native modules.
Code review
We read real Electron code from their repos or a paid trial task.
Communication check
Written and verbal. We don't place engineers who can't explain decisions.
Reference check
At least one former manager or senior colleague. Always.
~/deliverables
What ends up in your repo.
Six things every Electron engagement ships with. Click a file to see what's inside.
src/main/window.ts
Cross-platform desktop apps
One codebase, three platforms. Windows, macOS, and Linux builds shipped from a single source.
Language
TypeScript
Runtime
Electron 30+
Platforms
Win · Mac · Linux
capabilities
What our engineers own.
Six capabilities, grouped under three menus. Click to open.
Main + renderer architecture
Clean separation between main process, renderer, and preload — no shortcuts.
Distribution
Electron Builder, Squirrel, or Forge — signed installers for all platforms.
Honest comparison
Electron vs Tauri vs native.
We build with all three. The right choice depends on your team, your stack, and what you're optimizing for.
Electron
Best fitBundle
~120 MB
Backend
Node.js
Learning
Zero — if you know JS
- JavaScript/TypeScript-first team
- Largest native module ecosystem
- Existing web codebase to share
- Broadest community and tooling
- Fastest path to production
Tauri
Bundle
~10 MB
Backend
Rust
Learning
Steep — Rust required
- Bundle size is critical
- Performance is the top concern
- Team comfortable with Rust
- Tightest security surface matters
- Modern architecture preferred
Native
Bundle
~5 MB
Backend
Swift / C# / C++
Learning
Platform-specific
- Platform-idiomatic feel is required
- Deep OS integration needed
- Multiple platform teams available
- You're building for one OS only
- Metal/Vulkan/GPU access needed
Auto-update pipeline
From build to installed in six steps.
Build
electron-builder produces signed artifacts per platform.
Sign
Authenticode (Windows) and Developer ID (macOS) applied.
Publish
Artifacts + update manifest uploaded to release CDN.
Poll
Installed apps check the manifest on schedule.
Delta download
Only the changed bytes are downloaded — usually 2–5 MB.
Verify & install
Signature checked, then install on next launch.
Performance
Targets we measure on every build.
< 2s
Cold start
< 500 ms
Warm start
60–100 MB
Base memory footprint
40–80 MB
Memory per renderer window
Renderer-agnostic
Bring whatever you already use.
The renderer is a Chromium window. React, Vue, Svelte, Angular, vanilla — if it renders in Chrome, it runs here.
React
Largest ecosystem, best tooling
Vue
Lower ceremony, great DX
Svelte
Smallest runtime, fastest startup
Angular
Enterprise SPAs, structured architecture
Vanilla + Vite
Zero framework tax
Your existing app
Same codebase as your web
Distribution & signing
Signed on all three platforms.
Unsigned installers get blocked by users. Every app we ship is properly signed, notarised, and distributed with an auto-update feed.
Windows
- 01Authenticode certificate from a CA
- 02Sign .exe and NSIS installer
- 03Build SmartScreen reputation
- 04Ship NSIS, MSI, or Squirrel
macOS
- 01Apple Developer ID certificate
- 02Enable hardened runtime
- 03Notarise with Apple
- 04Distribute as signed .dmg
Linux
- 01AppImage for portable distribution
- 02deb for Debian/Ubuntu
- 03rpm for Fedora/RHEL
- 04Snap and Flatpak for sandboxes
Ecosystem
The Electron toolchain we ship with.
Architecture
How we structure Electron projects.
Main, preload, renderer, shared. Clear boundaries, one direction of communication.
Main process owns Node
App lifecycle, IPC handlers, native APIs. Nothing leaks to the renderer.
Preload is the only bridge
contextBridge exposes a minimal, typed API. Nothing else crosses.
Renderer stays sandboxed
Chromium runs your UI. No Node, no OS access, no shortcuts.
Shared types, one source
Types and Zod schemas shared across all three processes.
Anti-patterns
What we never ship.
nodeIntegration: true
Gives the renderer full Node access. Never enable it.
contextIsolation: false
Preload and renderer share a context. Defeats the sandbox.
sandbox: false
Renderer loses OS-level protection. Only disable when a native module requires it.
The remote module
Deprecated and dangerous. If you see it, delete it.
Unsigned auto-updates
A compromised CDN ships malware to every install. Sign everything.
Long-lived IPC sessions
IPC channels should be named, typed, and short-lived.
Loading remote content in privileged windows
Third-party pages in your main window = game over.
Shipping a full Node.js to the renderer
You don't need it. That's what the main process is for.
Common misconceptions
What Electron isn't.
Not a website wrapper
Electron apps have full OS access through the main process. It's a real desktop app, not a browser in a box.
Not slow by default
Bloat comes from bad architecture, not from Electron. Well-built apps start in under 2 seconds.
Not Chrome-only
You write the UI in whatever renders in Chromium — React, Vue, Svelte, or vanilla.
Not a size problem
120 MB is the cost of a bundled runtime. For most enterprise and internal tools, users never notice.
Brief template
What to include in your request.
Faster briefs mean faster shortlists. If you can answer these five things, we can usually confirm we can fill the role within hours.
- The role and seniority level
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, or all three
- Renderer stack (React, Vue, Svelte, other?)
- Native integrations needed (tray, dialogs, hardware?)
- Timeline and engagement length
Onboarding timeline
What happens after you hire.
You're not throwing a stranger into the deep end. Here's the first eight weeks.
Week 1
Repo access, security review, first PR merged
Week 2
Ownership of a real feature, paired with your team
Week 4
Trial conversion decision
Week 8
Performance check-in with us
engagement models
Three ways to work with us.
Every model ships with the same vetting, NDA, IP transfer, and replacement guarantee.
Model 01
Embedded specialist
Commitment
Full-time
Starts in
48 hours
Billing
Monthly
Exit
30 days' notice
- Your engineer, your product only
- Full access to Slack and standups
- Sprint-based delivery, weekly demos
- Free replacement if it's not working
Model 02
Team expansion
Team size
2–10 engineers
Starts in
2–3 days
Billing
Monthly
Exit
30 days' notice
- Scale your desktop capacity fast
- Optional project manager included
- Weekly progress reporting
- Volume pricing on 3+ engineers
Model 03
Turnkey delivery
Scope
Fixed
Starts in
1–2 weeks
Billing
Milestones
Exit
On completion
- Defined deliverables and timeline
- Full Electron team assigned
- Project manager and QA included
- Support window after launch
preferences / rates
Set your seniority level.
Monthly retainer rates, GHS primary. USD conversion shown for international contracts.
3–5 years
Mid-level
Comfortable owning features with light guidance.
GHS
28,000 – 42,000
USD
$2,500 – $3,800
5–8 years
Senior
Owns features end-to-end, drives architecture and packaging.
GHS
42,000 – 62,000
USD
$3,800 – $5,600
8+ years
Lead / Principal
Leads desktop teams, defines patterns, owns technical direction.
GHS
62,000 – 88,000
USD
$5,600 – $8,000
Rates are indicative and exclusive of taxes. USD at GHS 11.00/USD, April 2026. Contracts specify one binding currency — GHS for Ghana-based clients, USD for international. FX reviewed quarterly for engagements over 6 months.
Sectors we serve
Industries we build for.
Every sector runs its own systems. Here's what we build in each — with this framework.
Media & Entertainment
Streaming, publishing, and creative platforms
What we build
- Streaming, publishing, and creative platforms
Manufacturing
Production planning, quality control, and MES
What we build
- Production planning, quality control, and MES
Healthcare
Patient records, appointments, and clinical workflows
What we build
- Patient records, appointments, and clinical workflows
Banking and Finance
Core banking, payments, and lending
What we build
- Core banking, payments, and lending
Education and E-Learning
Admissions, student portals, and e-learning
What we build
- Admissions, student portals, and e-learning
Travel and Tourism
Bookings, guest journeys, and travel ops
What we build
- Bookings, guest journeys, and travel ops
Retail and Ecommerce
Storefronts, checkout, and marketplaces
What we build
- Storefronts, checkout, and marketplaces
Real Estate
Listings, tenant portals, and property ops
What we build
- Listings, tenant portals, and property ops
Agricultural Technology
Farm platforms, agri marketplaces, and supply chains
What we build
- Farm platforms, agri marketplaces, and supply chains
Logistics & Transport
Fleet, routes, and freight platforms
What we build
- Fleet, routes, and freight platforms
GovTech and Public Sector
Citizen services, registries, and public platforms
What we build
- Citizen services, registries, and public platforms
Legal and Land Services
Case management, land verification, and compliance
What we build
- Case management, land verification, and compliance
system notifications
Five things we guarantee.
Written into every contract.
Trial period, no commitment
nowWork with your engineer first. Not right within two weeks? We replace them — free.
NDA before we talk details
nowSigned before any project information changes hands. Your ideas stay yours.
You own every line of code
nowNo licensing. No reuse clauses. No fine print. Everything belongs to you.
Cancel with 30 days' notice
nowNo termination fees, no lock-in. Stop whenever you need to.
Free replacement, no questions
nowIf the fit isn't right, we swap the engineer at no cost.
Selected work
Electron apps in production.
Internal admin tool for a bank
Deployed across 400 workstations via MDM. Badge-reader integration, offline mode, and role-based access. Signed installer for Windows and macOS.
Outcome
400 workstations
Cross-platform video editor companion
Desktop companion to a web-based editor. Native codec support, 4K scrubbing, and a global shortcuts layer for power users.
Outcome
4K native decode
POS terminal software
Offline-first POS with receipt printing, barcode scanning, and hardware integration. Syncs to a Laravel API when connected.
Outcome
Zero lost sales
Some of the teams we've placed Electron engineers with
Client feedback
What our clients
actually say.
“The move to SikaNet CBS was a bigger shift than I expected — but the right one. Before, our Susu collectors were on paper and every BOG report took us days to assemble. Now collections appear in the office before a collector even finishes their route, and the reports are just there. The team understood our business from day one.”
David Awuni
Founder, Adwumapa Microfinance
“We were cautious about moving patient records online. The on-prem approach changed that — everything stays inside the health center, nothing goes to a foreign cloud. Our clinicians now retrieve a file in seconds instead of ten minutes, and every entry has an audit trail behind it.”
Medical Director
Sekyedumase Health Center
“The patient management system they developed has streamlined our ophthalmology department. Appointment scheduling, patient records, and referral tracking are now seamless — saving us hours of administrative work every day.”
Isaac Adu
Ophthalmologist, Ghana Health Service
Let us talk
Need Electron engineers
this month?
Tell us the platforms, the renderer stack, and the timeline. We'll send pre-vetted candidates within 5–10 business days.
