Mobile App Developer - iOS & Android

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a versatile Mobile App Developer in East London to design, build, and maintain high-quality iOS and Android apps. You will collaborate with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to deliver seamless user experiences in a hybrid work environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in CS/SE and 3+ years of mobile development experience with Swift/ObjC and/or Kotlin/Java.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional mobile app development experience.
• Proven experience developing for iOS (Swift/ObjC) and/or Android (Kotlin/Java).
• Familiarity with mobile development frameworks, SDKs, and tools.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs, JSON, and mobile app architecture patterns.
• Experience with Git version control.
• Knowledge of performance optimization and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop native iOS applications using Swift/Objective-C and native Android applications using Kotlin/Java.
• Design and build intuitive, responsive UIs across devices.
• Integrate mobile apps with backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes into code.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices.
• Implement unit and integration tests to ensure stability.
• Troubleshoot and debug deployed apps.
• Stay updated with mobile development trends and technologies.

Skills

Swift/ObjC

Kotlin/Java

RESTful APIs

Git

Mobile UI/UX

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

Mobile dev frameworks

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and versatile Mobile App Developer to join their digital innovation team in East London . This role will involve developing and maintaining high-quality mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms. You will work closely with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to create seamless and engaging user experiences. This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to exciting mobile projects while enjoying a balance of remote work and office collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop native iOS applications using Swift/Objective-C and native Android applications using Kotlin/Java.
• Design and build user interfaces that are intuitive, responsive, and visually appealing across various devices.
• Integrate mobile applications with backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into functional code.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Implement unit tests and integration tests to ensure application stability and performance.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues reported in deployed applications.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile development trends and technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in mobile application development.
• Proven experience developing applications for iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and/or Android (Kotlin/Java).
• Familiarity with mobile development frameworks, SDKs, and tools.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs, JSON, and mobile app architecture patterns.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Knowledge of mobile app performance optimization and security best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Hybrid work model providing work-life balance.
• Opportunities for skill development and exposure to new mobile technologies in East London .