Intermediate Software Engineer (Mobile Development)

Boxfusion; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Intermediate Mobile Developer to create and maintain innovative mobile applications. This role involves working with cutting-edge frameworks like React Native and Xamarin.Forms to deliver user-friendly solutions across platforms. The developer will collaborate with designers and backend teams, ensuring high-quality applications through rigorous testing and documentation. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for growth and professional development in a dynamic environment, where your contributions will directly impact the success of mobile projects. If you are passionate about mobile technology and eager to lead and mentor others, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in mobile development with a portfolio of completed projects.
• Strong focus on cross-platform development for iOS and Android.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain mobile applications using React Native and Xamarin.Forms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

React Native

Xamarin.Forms

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Job description

Job Title: Intermediate Mobile Developer
Accountable to: VP of Engineering
Based: Centurion
Salary: Market related
Contract type: Fixed-Term

Overview: An Intermediate Mobile Developer is responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining mobile applications across various platforms. The developer is expected to build efficient, user-friendly, and scalable applications. They work closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, backend developers, and project managers, to ensure the successful delivery of mobile solutions. They lead and mentor junior developers, ensuring best practices in coding, architecture, and design are followed.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Application Development: Develop, test, and maintain mobile applications using frameworks like React Native and Xamarin.Forms. Incorporate user feedback to enhance functionality and usability.
2. Testing and Quality Assurance: Conduct unit testing and debugging to identify and resolve issues, ensuring a high-quality application and optimize app performance and responsiveness.
3. Collaboration and Teamwork: Work closely with designers, backend developers, and project managers to ensure project alignment and successful delivery. Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for code, processes, and project updates.
4. Documentation: Document work, including technical specifications, API documentation, and user guides to facilitate collaboration, maintainability, and knowledge transfer within the team and across the organization.
5. Project Management: Manage and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines and deliverables. Participate in Agile practices, such as sprint planning and retrospectives, to contribute to iterative development.
6. Continuous Learning and Professional Development: Stay updated with the latest technologies, trends, and industry practices, actively seek opportunities for professional growth, attend relevant conferences or workshops, and explore new tools or frameworks that can enhance skills and contribute to project success.

Behavioural Skills:

1. Strong attention to detail ensuring timely follow-up and closure.
2. Clear, concise, and articulate communication skills - verbal, written, and listening.
3. Ability to handle business sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity.
4. Strong analytical skills to identify, diagnose, and resolve technical issues efficiently.
5. Proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.
6. Interpersonal skills.
7. Proactivity.
8. The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
9. Time management.

Qualification and Experience:

1. Educational Background: A Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
2. Experience: 2-5 years or more, with a portfolio of completed projects is required.
3. A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is often required.
4. Technical Skills: An intermediate mobile developer should excel in React Native and Xamarin.Forms, with a strong focus on cross-platform development for both iOS and Android.

Additional duties may be assigned as required.

The Recruitment Process:

1. Hurdle 1 - Skills Assessments
2. Hurdle 2 - In-person Interview

For your application to be considered, please complete the required skills assessments. The recruitment process takes roughly 3 weeks from first communication to the offer letter, if successful.

Application Link: Intermediate Mobile Developer - Boxfusion | Career Page

Company Overview: Government Software Solutions | BoxFusion