Junior Mobile App Developer Apprentice

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hands-on experience

Mentorship

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 in East London seeks a Junior Mobile App Developer Apprentice to learn and contribute to iOS and Android app development. You will work closely with senior developers, gaining practical experience across the mobile lifecycle in an on-site role.

Ideal candidates show a strong desire to learn, a passion for mobile experiences, and a proactive approach to debugging and UI/UX concepts. Training and mentorship are provided in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; CS/SE degree advantageous.
• Foundational programming concepts and OO principles.
• Interest in mobile app development with personal projects or coursework.
• Familiarity with at least one mobile platform (iOS/Android) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing new features for native iOS and Android apps.
• Write clean, maintainable code using Swift/Obj-C for iOS or Kotlin/Java for Android.
• Participate in code reviews and collaborate on technical design.
• Test applications to identify bugs and performance issues.
• Contribute to UI/UX design and implementation.

Skills

Swift/Obj-C basics

Kotlin/Java basics

Foundational concepts

Mobile dev interest

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

CS/SE degree advantageous

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an innovative tech startup in East London , is seeking a passionate Junior Mobile App Developer Apprentice to join their growing team. This is an exceptional opportunity for individuals eager to learn and contribute to the development of cutting-edge mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms. You will work closely with senior developers, gaining practical experience in the full mobile development lifecycle. This role requires on-site presence to foster close collaboration and team integration within the East London office. We are looking for candidates with a strong desire to learn and a commitment to producing high-quality, user-friendly mobile experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing new features for native iOS and Android applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using Swift/Objective-C for iOS or Kotlin/Java for Android.
• Participate in code reviews and collaborate with senior developers on technical design.
• Test applications thoroughly to identify and resolve bugs and performance issues.
• Contribute to the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design and implementation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; a degree or certificate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is advantageous.
• A foundational understanding of programming concepts and object-oriented principles.
• Demonstrated interest in mobile app development (personal projects or coursework).
• Familiarity with at least one mobile development platform (iOS or Android) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a willingness to learn rapidly in an agile environment.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary with regular performance reviews and advancement opportunities.
• Hands-on experience in mobile app development using the latest technologies.
• Mentorship from experienced mobile developers and technical leads.
• Opportunity to work on innovative mobile products impacting users directly.
• A collaborative and dynamic team environment within the East London office.