Lead Mobile Application Developer - iOS/Android

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 1,959,000 - 2,938,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits

Fully remote

Development budget

Impact on product

Innovative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Mobile Application Developer to drive native iOS and Android projects. You will lead a remote development team, set architectural direction, and deliver user‑centric mobile solutions that scale globally.

You will mentor developers, collaborate with product and design, oversee code quality, stay current with mobile trends, and manage releases to App Store and Google Play.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 7+ years of mobile app development across iOS and Android
• Proven experience leading mobile development teams
• Strong understanding of MVVM, MVC and VIPER architectures
• Experience with cross‑platform frameworks is a plus
• Knowledge of mobile security best practices and performance optimization

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of native iOS and Android applications
• Architect scalable, secure, and performant mobile solutions
• Mentor and guide junior and mid‑level mobile developers
• Collaborate with product managers and UI/UX designers to translate requirements into mobile experiences
• Oversee code quality, conduct code reviews, and ensure coding standards
• Stay abreast of mobile development trends and platform updates

Skills

Mobile leadership

iOS development

Android development

Team mentoring

Remote collaboration

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Swift

Objective-C

Kotlin

Java

React Native

Flutter

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and innovative Lead Mobile Application Developer to lead their development efforts for both iOS and Android platforms, working entirely remotely . In this role, you will guide a team of mobile developers, architect robust and scalable mobile solutions, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, user-centric applications. You will be instrumental in defining the technical direction for our mobile offerings, fostering best practices, and driving innovation in the mobile space. This is a key leadership opportunity for a visionary developer.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of native iOS and Android applications.
• Architect scalable, secure, and performant mobile application solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level mobile developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Collaborate with product managers and UI/UX designers to translate requirements into elegant mobile experiences.
• Oversee code quality, conduct code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Stay abreast of the latest mobile development trends, technologies, and platform updates.
• Manage the release process for mobile applications across App Store and Google Play.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in mobile application development, with significant experience across both iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin/Java).
• Proven experience leading mobile development teams and projects.
• Strong understanding of mobile architecture patterns (MVVM, MVC, VIPER).
• Experience with cross-platform frameworks (e.g., React Native, Flutter) is a plus.
• Knowledge of mobile security best practices and performance optimization techniques.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with experience in remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and comprehensive executive benefits.
• Fully remote position allowing for global flexibility.
• Generous budget for professional development, training, and conference attendance.
• Opportunity to shape the future of our mobile product offerings.
• A culture that encourages innovation, autonomy, and continuous improvement.