Lead Mobile Application Developer (iOS & Android)

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Provident fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in North West, South Africa, seeks a Lead Mobile Application Developer to steer a talented team in building cross‑platform mobile experiences. You will balance hands‑on coding with technical leadership across iOS and Android, leveraging frameworks like React Native or Flutter.

You will mentor juniors, collaborate with UI/UX and product managers, and drive end‑to‑end mobile delivery while optimizing performance, security, and user experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 6+ years of professional mobile development experience
• Strong native iOS or Android expertise
• Experience with React Native or Flutter is highly desirable
• Proficiency with Git and RESTful APIs

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and maintenance of mobile apps for iOS and Android.
• Architect robust mobile solutions with focus on performance and security.
• Write clean, well-documented code in native languages or cross-platform stacks.
• Collaborate with UI/UX to translate designs into interfaces.
• Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews.
• Oversee end-to-end mobile delivery from concept to deployment.
• Stay updated with mobile tech trends and best practices.
• Coordinate with backend teams for server integration
• Ensure UI/UX feasibility and quality across platforms

Skills

Mobile development

iOS (Swift/Obj-C)

Android (Kotlin/Java)

Cross‑platform frameworks

Git

RESTful APIs

UI/UX collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Tools

Xcode

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a renowned digital product studio, is seeking an experienced Lead Mobile Application Developer to guide their talented team in building exceptional cross-platform mobile experiences. This position, based in Klerksdorp, North West , offers the opportunity to shape the technical direction of innovative mobile applications for a diverse range of clients. You will be responsible for both hands-on development and technical leadership, ensuring code quality, performance, and adherence to best practices. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of both iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin/Java) development, as well as cross-platform frameworks like React Native or Flutter. We are looking for a proactive individual who can mentor junior developers, collaborate effectively with UI/UX designers and product managers, and drive the successful delivery of high-impact mobile projects. Join us in Klerksdorp, North West and be at the forefront of mobile innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of high-quality mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms.
• Architect robust and scalable mobile solutions, considering performance, security, and user experience.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in Swift/Objective-C and Kotlin/Java, or using cross-platform frameworks.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into intuitive and engaging user interfaces.
• Mentor and guide junior mobile developers, providing technical expertise and code reviews.
• Oversee the entire mobile development lifecycle, from concept to deployment and post-launch support.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile technologies, trends, and best practices.
• Work with backend developers to integrate mobile applications with server-side logic.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of professional experience in mobile application development.
• Strong expertise in native iOS development (Swift, Objective-C) and/or native Android development (Kotlin, Java).
• Experience with cross-platform development frameworks such as React Native or Flutter is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Understanding of mobile UI/UX principles and best practices.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and JSON parsing.
• Knowledge of mobile app architecture patterns (e.g., MVC, MVVM).
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, a provident fund, and ample opportunities for professional development, including attending industry conferences and workshops. Enjoy a collaborative work environment in Klerksdorp, North West , with flexible working arrangements and the chance to work on exciting, high-profile projects.