Lead Mobile App Architect - React Native (On-site Gauteng)

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Conferences attendance

Collaborative work environment

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Mobile App Developer to spearhead mobile development initiatives for iOS and Android using React Native. The role includes mentoring a team of developers, defining technical direction, and delivering robust, scalable mobile solutions in a fast-growing tech startup environment.

Based in Gauteng with on-site presence in Tembisa, the role collaborates with product, design, and backend teams to ship high-quality apps, stay current with platform updates,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional mobile development experience, with at least 2 years specifically focused on React Native.
• Proven experience leading a mobile development team and mentoring engineers.
• Strong understanding of mobile application architecture, design patterns, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of high-quality mobile applications using React Native.
• Architect and implement scalable and maintainable mobile application solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level mobile developers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.
• Collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, and backend engineers to define app features and requirements.
• Oversee the entire mobile development lifecycle, from concept to release and post-launch support.
• Implement and enforce coding standards, best practices, and performance optimization techniques.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the mobile application codebase.
• Stay current with the latest mobile development trends, technologies, and platform updates.
• Manage the app store submission process and ensure compliance with platform guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Communication

Mobile development experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

React Native

JavaScript

TypeScript

Redux

MobX

XCode

Gradle

Android Studio

Git

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Mobile App Developer to spearhead mobile development initiatives for iOS and Android using React Native. The role includes mentoring a team of developers, defining technical direction, and delivering robust, scalable mobile solutions in a fast-growing tech startup environment.

Based in Gauteng with on-site presence in Tembisa, the role collaborates with product, design, and backend teams to ship high-quality apps, stay current with platform updates,