Lead Mobile Apps Architect (iOS & Android) - Hybrid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Stock options

Training budget

Hybrid work model

Office in Randburg

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks a Lead Mobile Application Developer to guide the mobile development efforts and architect high-quality native apps for iOS and Android. You will lead a team, mentor juniors, and collaborate with product and design teams to translate ideas into successful mobile products.

The role offers a hybrid work model, balancing collaboration with remote work, and opportunities to shape future mobile experiences for a growing user base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or related field.
• Proven leadership of a mobile development team.
• Extensive native iOS and/or Android development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Swift/Obj-C or Kotlin/Java.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and Git.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of native iOS and Android apps.
• Architect scalable mobile solutions with high performance.
• Collaborate with product managers and UX/UI designers on features.
• Mentor and guide a team of mobile developers; conduct code reviews.
• Stay updated with latest mobile technologies and best practices.
• Oversee app release process, testing, deployment, and post-launch monitoring.
• Troubleshoot complex mobile bugs and performance issues.
• Drive innovation in mobile development strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Agile methodologies

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Swift/Objective-C

Kotlin/Java

Git

REST APIs

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks a Lead Mobile Application Developer to guide the mobile development efforts and architect high-quality native apps for iOS and Android. You will lead a team, mentor juniors, and collaborate with product and design teams to translate ideas into successful mobile products.

The role offers a hybrid work model, balancing collaboration with remote work, and opportunities to shape future mobile experiences for a growing user base.