Lead Mobile Application Developer (iOS & Android)

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Paid time off and professional dev.

Health benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Mobile Application Developer in East London to guide the mobile strategy across iOS and Android. You will set technical direction, mentor developers, and ensure robust, user-friendly experiences.

You’ll work with UI/UX designers, product managers, and backend engineers to deliver cohesive features, while staying ahead on trends. This hybrid role offers growth, challenging projects, and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as Lead Mobile Developer or Senior Mobile Engineer with launched apps.
• Expertise in native iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and/or Android (Kotlin/Java).
• Experience with cross‑platform frameworks (e.g., React Native, Flutter) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX, patterns, and architecture (MVC, MVVM).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, JSON, and backend integration.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD for mobile development.
• Proficient in debugging and performance profiling tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of iOS and Android apps.
• Design intuitive, high-performance mobile UIs.
• Write clean, maintainable native code and collaborate with teams.
• Mentor junior developers and promote best practices.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure quality and consistency.
• Optimize apps for performance, scalability, and battery life.
• Stay updated on mobile tech trends and best practices.
• Manage deployment to App Store and Google Play.

Skills

Leadership

Mobile architecture

Swift

Kotlin

React Native

Flutter

CI/CD

Git

Performance profiling

UI/UX principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

Xcode

Android Studio

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Lead Mobile Application Developer to guide their mobile development initiatives in East London . This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who can lead the design, development, and deployment of high-quality iOS and Android applications. You will be responsible for setting technical direction, mentoring mobile developers, and ensuring the delivery of robust, user-friendly mobile experiences. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of native mobile development platforms, cross-platform considerations, and a passion for creating innovative mobile solutions. Join a forward-thinking company that is investing heavily in its mobile strategy and offers a fantastic opportunity for professional growth and impact. Embrace a hybrid work model that balances collaboration with personal flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development lifecycle of iOS and Android mobile applications.
• Design and implement intuitive, high-performance, and visually appealing mobile user interfaces.
• Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code for both native iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin/Java) platforms.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, product managers, and backend engineers to deliver cohesive features.
• Mentor and guide junior mobile developers, fostering best practices in mobile development.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and consistency.
• Optimize mobile applications for performance, scalability, and battery efficiency.
• Stay updated with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in mobile development.
• Manage the deployment of applications to the App Store and Google Play Store.
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs and performance issues reported by users or QA teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as a Lead Mobile Developer or Senior Mobile Engineer, with a strong portfolio of launched applications.
• Expertise in native iOS development using Swift and/or Objective-C, and/or native Android development using Kotlin and/or Java.
• Experience with cross-platform frameworks (e.g., React Native, Flutter) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX principles, design patterns, and architecture (e.g., MVC, MVVM).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, JSON, and integrating mobile applications with backend services.
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines for mobile development.
• Proficiency in debugging and performance profiling tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous paid time off and professional development opportunities.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Opportunity to lead impactful mobile projects in East London .
• Exposure to a wide range of mobile technologies and industry challenges.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment focused on innovation.