Lead Mobile Application Developer (iOS & Android)

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 950,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

On-site in Paarl

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking an experienced Lead Mobile Application Developer to drive the design, development, testing, and deployment of high-quality native iOS and Android apps. This on-site role requires strong leadership and a passion for excellent user experiences.

You will mentor junior developers, influence architectural decisions, and ensure technical excellence across the mobile product suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS/Software Eng or related field.
• 7+ years of professional mobile app development experience.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of native iOS and Android apps.
• Architect scalable mobile solutions and ensure code quality.
• Mentor junior developers and guide architectural decisions.
• Collaborate with product managers to refine features.
• Oversee testing strategies and deployment processes.

Skills

Leadership

Mobile development

Team mentoring

Communication

UI/UX understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Xcode

Android Studio

Git

RESTful APIs

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a recognized leader in the mobile technology sector, is seeking an experienced Lead Mobile Application Developer to spearhead their development efforts in Paarl, Western Cape . This role is based entirely on-site at our state-of-the-art facility in Paarl , fostering intensive collaboration and innovation within our dedicated mobile development team. You will be responsible for guiding the design, development, testing, and deployment of high-quality native iOS and Android applications. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of mobile development best practices, a passion for creating intuitive user experiences, and proven leadership capabilities. You will mentor junior developers, contribute to architectural decisions, and ensure the technical excellence of our mobile product suite. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on our mobile strategy and lead a talented team in a beautiful region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of native iOS and Android applications.
• Architect scalable, robust, and performant mobile applications.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces.
• Mentor and guide junior mobile developers, fostering a culture of learning and excellence.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Oversee the entire mobile development lifecycle, from concept to deployment and maintenance.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in mobile development.
• Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to define and refine app features.
• Implement and manage effective testing strategies for mobile applications.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in mobile application development.
• Proven expertise in native iOS development (Swift, Objective-C) and/or Android development (Kotlin, Java).
• Experience leading development teams and managing projects.
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX principles and design patterns.
• Experience with mobile development tools and frameworks (e.g., Xcode, Android Studio).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and mobile integration.
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git).
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive medical aid, and retirement fund benefits.
• This on-site role in Paarl provides an unparalleled opportunity to work on innovative mobile projects within a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• We invest in our employees' growth through continuous training and development opportunities.