Mobile App Developer - iOS & Android

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Mobile App Developer to design and build exceptional user experiences for iOS and Android. This fully remote position lets you work from anywhere with a globally distributed team and a focus on end-to-end development.

You will translate design into robust native apps, implement features with Swift/Objective-C and Kotlin/Java, integrate APIs, and optimize performance across devices while collaborating with UI/UX and backend teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mobile app development with shipped apps.
• Proficiency in native iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and/or Android (Kotlin/Java).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and JSON.
• Ability to work independently in a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy native mobile apps for iOS and Android.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to create intuitive interfaces.
• Write clean, efficient code in Swift/Obj-C for iOS and Kotlin/Java for Android.
• Integrate with backend services and APIs for data flow.
• Optimize performance across devices and screen sizes.
• Participate in code reviews and process improvements.

Skills

Mobile app development

iOS development

Android development

Swift

Objective-C

Kotlin

Java

RESTful APIs

JSON

UI/UX principles

Remote teamwork

Tools

Xcode

Android Studio

Mobile SDKs

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and creative Mobile App Developer to design and build exceptional user experiences for both iOS and Android platforms. This fully remote position allows you to work from anywhere, collaborating with a globally distributed team to bring innovative mobile solutions to life. You will be responsible for the entire development lifecycle, from conceptualization and design to testing and deployment, ensuring high-quality, performant applications. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the mobile presence of our products and work with cutting-edge mobile technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy native mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to create intuitive and engaging user interfaces.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using Swift/Objective-C for iOS and Kotlin/Java for Android.
• Integrate with backend services and APIs to ensure seamless data flow.
• Optimize application performance for speed and responsiveness across a wide range of devices.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in mobile app development , with a strong portfolio of shipped applications.
• Proficiency in native iOS development (Swift, Objective-C) and/or Android development (Kotlin, Java).
• Experience with mobile development frameworks and SDKs.
• Understanding of mobile UI/UX principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and JSON data formats.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and learning new technologies.
• A fully remote work environment offering excellent work-life balance.
• Access to the latest mobile development tools and platforms.