Lead Mobile Application Developer - Hybrid

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses based on performance

Medical aid and life insurance

Retirement fund contributions

PTO & flexible holiday leave

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Sandton office resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Lead Mobile Application Developer to drive the development of next-generation mobile platforms. This hybrid role offers remote work with in-office collaboration at our Sandton, Gauteng location.

You will lead a team of mobile developers, oversee the full lifecycle, and deliver high-quality, user-centric apps for iOS and Android. The ideal candidate has deep mobile development expertise, strong leadership, and a passion for creating exceptional mobile

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of professional experience in mobile app development, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in developing native iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and/or Android (Kotlin/Java).
• Experience with cross-platform frameworks (React Native, Flutter) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX design principles.
• Experience with Git version control.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and mobile integration.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of mobile application developers.
• Oversee design, development, testing, and deployment of native iOS and Android applications.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to define app features and user experiences.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and performance optimization.
• Architect scalable and robust mobile solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to the team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex mobile application issues.
• Stay abreast of latest mobile technologies and platform updates.
• Manage project timelines and ensure timely delivery of mobile projects.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Skills

Leadership

Mobile app development

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

Git

RESTful APIs

React Native

Flutter

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Lead Mobile Application Developer to drive the development of their next-generation mobile platforms. This hybrid role offers the flexibility of remote work, complemented by essential in-office collaboration at our premier location in Sandton, Gauteng, ZA. You will lead a team of skilled mobile developers, oversee the entire mobile development lifecycle, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, user-centric applications for both iOS and Android. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in mobile development technologies, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for creating exceptional mobile experiences. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of mobile technology within a leading organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of mobile application developers.


• Oversee the design, development, testing, and deployment of native iOS and Android applications.


• Collaborate with product managers and designers to define app features and user experiences.


• Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and performance optimization.


• Architect scalable and robust mobile solutions.


• Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to the team.


• Troubleshoot and resolve complex mobile application issues.


• Stay abreast of the latest mobile technologies, trends, and platform updates.


• Manage project timelines and ensure timely delivery of mobile application projects.


• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.


• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in mobile application development, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.


• Proven experience in developing native iOS applications (Swift/Objective-C) and/or Android applications (Kotlin/Java).


• Experience with cross-platform development frameworks (e.g., React Native, Flutter) is a plus.


• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX design principles and best practices.


• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).


• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and mobile integration.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.


• Comprehensive medical aid and life insurance benefits.


• Generous retirement fund contributions.


• Significant paid time off and flexible holiday leave.


• Opportunities for advanced training and professional development.


• Hybrid work model supporting work-life integration.


• Access to cutting-edge mobile development tools and resources at our Sandton, Gauteng, ZA office.


• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.