Lead Mobile App Developer (iOS & Android)

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 2,994,000 - 3,992,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development budget

Global projects

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Mobile App Developer to steer native iOS and Android apps within a fully remote global team. You will own architecture, set technical standards, and mentor a squad of developers to deliver high-quality mobile experiences.

You will collaborate with product managers and designers, drive the mobile lifecycle from concept to deployment, ensure performance across devices, and stay current with platform updates.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of mobile app development experience with leadership
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Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of native iOS and Android applications.

Skills

Mobile development

Team leadership

iOS development

Android development

Swift/Obj-C

Kotlin/Java

Cross-platform

UI/UX principles

MVVM/MVC

Git

REST APIs

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

Xcode

Android Studio

React Native tooling

Flutter tooling

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic innovator in the mobile technology space, is actively seeking a talented and experienced Lead Mobile App Developer to join their fully remote global team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of cutting-edge mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms. You will be responsible for architectural design, technical leadership, and guiding a team of skilled developers to deliver exceptional mobile experiences. This role requires a strong understanding of mobile development best practices, a passion for user-centric design, and the ability to drive projects from conception to deployment in a remote setting. If you're passionate about mobile innovation and leading high-performing teams, this is the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of native iOS and Android applications.
• Define and implement mobile app architecture and technical standards.
• Mentor and guide a team of mobile developers, fostering best practices and code quality.
• Collaborate with product managers and UI/UX designers to translate requirements into functional features.
• Oversee the entire mobile development lifecycle, from concept to app store deployment.
• Ensure application performance, responsiveness, and stability across various devices.
• Implement effective testing strategies, including unit, integration, and UI testing.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile technologies, trends, and platform updates.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex mobile application issues.
• Drive innovation in mobile development within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in mobile application development, with proven experience leading teams.
• Expertise in native iOS development (Swift/Objective-C) and/or Android development (Kotlin/Java).
• Experience with cross-platform frameworks (e.g., React Native, Flutter) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX design principles and best practices.
• Experience with mobile architecture patterns (e.g., MVVM, MVC).
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and mobile data integration.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage projects and individuals in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment.
• Highly competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development budget for courses and conferences.
• Opportunity to work on innovative global projects.
• Flexible working hours.