Lead Mobile Developer (iOS)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance‑dr

Stock options

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development including培训 &

Hybrid flexibility in Sandton

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Lead Mobile Developer (iOS) to guide design, development, and deployment of high-quality iOS apps. You will lead hands-on coding and mentor a team of iOS developers.

You will collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to define features, ensure performance and quality, and maintain robust architectures (MVC/MVVM/VIPER) using Swift or Objective-C.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years in iOS mobile app development with at least 2 years in lead/senior role.
• Expertise in Swift and the iOS SDK.
• Strong knowledge of iOS architecture patterns (MVC, MVVM, VIPER) and memory management.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and integrating with third-party libraries.
• Proficiency with Git and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development lifecycle of iOS applications from concept to launch and ongoing maintenance.
• Architect robust, scalable, and maintainable iOS applications using best practices.
• Write clean, efficient Swift or Objective-C code.
• Mentor and guide a team of iOS developers, providing technical direction and code reviews.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to define features and user experience.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications and proactively address issues.

Skills

Swift

Objective-C

iOS SDK

RESTful APIs

Git

Agile development

Cross-functional collaboration

MVC

MVVM

VIPER

Education

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

Tools

Git

Third-party libraries

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and motivated Lead Mobile Developer (iOS) to guide their mobile development efforts in Sandton . You will be responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of high-quality iOS applications. This role involves not only hands-on coding but also providing technical leadership, mentoring junior developers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional mobile experiences. Join us in Sandton, Gauteng , to shape the future of our client's mobile presence and drive innovation in the mobile technology space.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development lifecycle of iOS applications from concept to launch and ongoing maintenance.
• Architect robust, scalable, and maintainable iOS applications using best practices.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented Swift or Objective-C code.
• Mentor and guide a team of iOS developers, providing technical direction and code reviews.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to define features and user experience.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications, and proactively address potential issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years of experience in iOS mobile application development, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
• Expertise in Swift programming language and the iOS SDK.
• Strong understanding of iOS architecture patterns (e.g., MVC, MVVM, VIPER) and memory management.
• Experience with integrating with RESTful APIs and third-party libraries.
• Proficiency with version control systems like Git and agile development methodologies.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses and potential for stock options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Opportunities for professional development, including advanced training and conferences.
• A dynamic and innovative work environment in Sandton with hybrid flexibility.
• Generous paid time off and a supportive team culture focused on growth.