iOS Developer

hearX; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Gauteng seeks an experienced iOS Developer to join their team. This role involves developing and delivering high-quality native applications, collaborating with stakeholders throughout the application lifecycle. Candidates should have strong experience in iOS development, excellent communication skills, and a relevant tertiary qualification.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years as an iOS Developer.
• Experience in delivering native iOS applications for projects.
• Relevant tertiary qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in the application lifecycle including planning, design, and maintenance.
• Develop software following project plans, deadlines, with maintainable code.
• Provide status updates on projects and maintain documentation.

Skills

iOS application development

Collaborating with stakeholders

Coding standards adherence

Version control

Automated testing

Education

National Senior Certificate

Tertiary education diploma/degree relevant to software development

3-year degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Job Title: iOS Developer

Location: Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline: June 05, 2025

Minimum Education (Essential)

• National Senior Certificate

Minimum Education (Desirable)

• Tertiary education diploma/degree relevant to software development
• 3-year degree in computer science or equivalent

Minimum Applicable Experience (Years)

• 3 - 5 years as an iOS Developer

Required Nature of Experience

• Experience in implementing and delivering native iOS applications of 1 or more projects

Analysis and Planning (20%)

• Collaborate in the application lifecycle, including planning, design, development, deployment, and maintenance, working with stakeholders on requirements
• Research and evaluate new technologies to optimize development efficiency
• Design well-structured, reusable application architecture
• Implement high-quality, maintainable systems following best practices
• Participate in project planning, providing estimates, documentation, and work breakdown structures
• Create and estimate user stories, develop work plans, and communicate requirements clearly
• Prioritize tasks, manage dependencies, and switch contexts effectively
• Collaborate with development teams to solve problems and share best practices
• Identify and mitigate code-related risks
• Track tasks and progress using JIRA

Development and Testing (50%)

• Develop software according to project plans, deadlines, and coding standards
• Maintain high-quality, reusable code
• Use version control effectively and back up work as per standards
• Prepare testing environments and conduct initial testing
• Develop automated tests and component libraries
• Analyze systems for root causes of issues and implement fixes
• Deliver thoroughly tested and performance-optimized work
• Deploy changes following established procedures
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code as applicable
• Keep documentation up to date

Reporting and Communication (10%)

• Provide timely updates on project status and risks
• Prepare reports and documentation on software status and maintenance
• Maintain change logs, release notes, and notifications
• Offer insights and feedback on project queries
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders

Contribution to the Team (15%)

• Take ownership of projects
• Participate in peer code reviews and share best practices
• Collaborate to solve problems and ensure timely project delivery
• Share knowledge and promote best practices among team members

Quality Management and Compliance (5%)

• Deliver high-quality products meeting specifications and regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems and data safeguarding policies
• Maintain documentation and testing standards