Lead Mobile Application Developer (iOS/Android)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Training and certifications

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Lead Mobile Application Developer to guide the mobile development effort from concept to deployment on native iOS and Android platforms.

The role leads a team of mobile developers, defines coding standards, ensures high-quality, scalable apps, and partners with product and design to deliver intuitive experiences that align with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years in mobile app development with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in native iOS development (Swift/Objective-C) and/or native Android development (Kotlin/Java).
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX design and platform guidelines.
• Experience with mobile development tools, SDKs, and performance optimization.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of native iOS and Android applications from concept to launch.
• Manage and mentor a team of mobile developers with technical guidance and code reviews.
• Define and enforce mobile development best practices, coding standards, and testing procedures.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements into mobile features.
• Optimize performance, ensure scalability, and maintain code quality and security.
• Stay current with emerging mobile technologies and trends and integrate where appropriate.

Skills

Team leadership

Mobile development

UI/UX understanding

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Tools

Swift/Objective-C

Kotlin/Java

Xcode/Android Studio

Mobile SDKs

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an accomplished Lead Mobile Application Developer to guide their mobile development efforts in Bloemfontein . This senior position will involve overseeing the design, development, testing, and deployment of high-quality native iOS and Android applications. You will lead a team of mobile developers, establish coding standards, and ensure the delivery of exceptional mobile experiences that align with business objectives. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical background in mobile development, leadership capabilities, and a passion for creating intuitive and performant mobile solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of native iOS and Android applications from concept to launch.
• Manage and mentor a team of mobile developers, providing technical guidance and code reviews.
• Define and enforce mobile development best practices, coding standards, and testing procedures.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements into compelling mobile features.
• Optimize application performance, ensure scalability, and maintain high standards of code quality and security.
• Stay current with emerging mobile technologies and trends, integrating them where appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in mobile application development, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in native iOS development (Swift/Objective-C) and/or native Android development (Kotlin/Java).
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX design principles and platform-specific guidelines.
• Experience with mobile development tools, SDKs, and performance optimization techniques.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid work arrangement combining office and remote flexibility in Bloemfontein .
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund options.
• Support for professional development, including training and certifications.
• Opportunity to shape the future of mobile technology for a growing company.