Mobile App Developer (iOS)

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development

Innovative work environment

Career advancement in Soweto

Exposure to cutting-edge mobile tech

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a talented Mobile App Developer focused on iOS to join their innovative team. Design, build, and maintain high-quality iOS applications using Swift or Objective-C, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship new features and enhance user experience for millions of users.

The role requires a Bachelor's in CS or related field, 3+ years iOS experience, strong knowledge of UIKit, SwiftUI, Core Data, and RESTful APIs, and a passion for clean, efficient code.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in iOS app development.
• Proficiency in Swift and/or Objective-C, with a strong understanding of the iOS SDK.
• Experience with iOS frameworks such as UIKit, Core Data, and SwiftUI.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect iOS applications to back-end services.
• Understanding of Apple's design principles and interface guidelines for iOS.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain advanced applications for the iOS platform using Swift or Objective-C.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new mobile features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks, fix bugs, and improve application performance.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and mobile technology advancements in the Soweto market.

Skills

Swift

Objective-C

iOS SDK

UIKit

SwiftUI

Core Data

RESTful APIs

Apple design guidelines

Education

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

Tools

Xcode

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and passionate Mobile App Developer with a focus on iOS development to join their innovative team in Soweto. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications for the Apple ecosystem. You will work on exciting projects, collaborate with a creative team, and contribute to the user experience of millions of users. This is an excellent opportunity for a developer who is eager to create engaging and performant mobile applications within a company that values creativity and technical expertise, based from their hub in Soweto.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain advanced applications for the iOS platform using Swift or Objective-C.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define, design, and ship new mobile features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks, fix bugs, and improve application performance.
• Stay up‑to‑date with the latest industry trends and mobile technology advancements in the Soweto market.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in iOS app development.
• Proficiency in Swift and/or Objective-C, with a strong understanding of the iOS SDK.
• Experience with iOS frameworks such as UIKit, Core Data, and SwiftUI.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect iOS applications to back‑end services.
• Understanding of Apple's design principles and interface guidelines for iOS.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement through training and workshops.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and user experience.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge mobile technologies and development practices.
• Potential for career advancement within the company based in Soweto.