Ios Engineer – Scale A Top Mobile E-Commerce App (Hybrid)

Takealot.Com; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Remote work

Professional growth

Job summary

Takealot.Com is seeking a talented Mobile Application Developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality mobile apps for iOS and Android. You will work with product managers, designers, and backend developers to deliver engaging mobile experiences.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of mobile development experience, proficiency in Swift/Obj-C or Kotlin/Java, and a strong UI/UX sensibility. This role offers a fully remote work arrangement and opportunities to grow with modern tech.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/Software Eng.
• 3+ years of professional mobile app development experience.
• Experience with iOS (Swift/Obj-C) or Android (Kotlin/Java) or cross‑platform.
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX design principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop native or cross‑platform mobile applications for iOS and Android.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate wireframes into UI.
• Integrate apps with backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, maintainable, well‑documented code and apply best practices.
• Implement unit and integration tests to ensure stability and performance.
• Optimize apps for speed, scalability, and user experience across devices.

Skills

Mobile development

Swift/Kotlin

React Native/Flutter

RESTful APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

JSON/API integrations

Job description

Our client is seeking a talented and creative Mobile Application Developer to join their innovative digital product team in Upington .

You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms. This role involves working closely with product managers, designers, and backend developers to create engaging and user-friendly mobile experiences. The ideal candidate is passionate about mobile technology, has a strong understanding of the mobile development lifecycle, and is eager to contribute to impactful mobile solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop native or cross-platform mobile applications using languages and frameworks like Swift, Kotlin, React Native, or Flutter.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into intuitive and visually appealing mobile interfaces.
• Integrate mobile applications with backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Implement unit tests and integration tests to ensure application stability and performance.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and user experience across various devices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in mobile application development.
• Proven experience developing applications for either iOS (Swift/Objective-C) or Android (Kotlin/Java), or cross-platform frameworks.
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX design principles and platform-specific guidelines.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and mobile-related databases.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning new mobile technologies.
• Fully remote work environment offering excellent work-life balance.