Mobile Application Developer

PathCare; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Inclusive culture

Modern tech stack

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

PathCare, a leading medical diagnostics provider in Cape Town, seeks a Mobile App Developer to build cross‑platform web and mobile apps using Angular, Capacitor and Ionic UI framework. The role focuses on scalable, enterprise-grade software and seamless user experiences.

You will work with backend teams to integrate REST APIs, publish apps to Google Play and Apple App Store, and contribute to code reviews and continuous improvement. 5+ years of mobile development preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/IT.
• 5+ years mobile development experience.
• Proven delivery track record and ability to work independently.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cross‑platform web and mobile apps (Android & iOS) using Angular, Capacitor and Ionic.
• Build responsive UI components using Angular best practices.
• Write high‑quality, reusable code and tests per PathCare standards.
• Apply OOP to ensure scalable, maintainable code.
• Debug, test, and optimize apps for web and mobile.
• Integrate REST APIs with backend teams.
• Generate and manage mobile builds using Android Studio and Xcode.
• Deploy apps to Google Play and Apple App Store.
• Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement.
• Maintain apps and provide escalated support.

Skills

Angular

Capacitor

Ionic framework

Android & iOS

UI/UX

Agile/Scrum

Security

OOP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Docker

Flyway

Jira

CouchDB

Job description

PathCareis a leading medical diagnostic services provider. Digital systems drive our specimen journeys from request, specimen collection, processing in high-tech laboratories to data analysis and value-adding reporting to assist clinical decision making.

Join us for a major systems-renewal project! We are seeking a passionate and skilled Mobile App Developer to join our technical team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in building scalable cross-platform web and mobile applications using Angular and Capacitor with Ionic UI framework. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, testing, and deploying high-quality enterprise and client-facing applications, delivering seamless user experiences.

This position will be based at our headquarters in Cape Town, South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cross-platform web and mobile applications (Android & iOS) using Angular and Capacitor with Ionic UI framework.
• Build responsive, high-performance UI components using Angular best practices.
• Write high-quality, reusable, well-documented, and efficient code, and related test scripts that conform to PathCare standards.
• Apply Object Orientated Programming principles to ensure scalability and maintainability of code.
• Debug, test, and optimize apps for both web and mobile environments.
• Work closely with backend teams to integrate REST APIs.
• Generate and manage mobile builds using Android Studio and Xcode.
• Deploy applications to both iOS and Android platforms.
• Publish apps to Google Play store and Apple App store.
• Provide detailed estimates of work and ensure features are delivered on time.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Maintain applications and provide technical support as escalated from operational teams.

Key Competency Requirements

• Solid experience with recent Angular.
• Hands-on experience with Capacitor and Ionic framework.
• Experience building and deploying Android and iOS apps.
• Good understanding of mobile UI/UX design principles.
• Ability to troubleshoot mobile-specific performance or compatibility issues.
• Knowledge of security best practices.
• A comprehensive understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Advantageous Skills

• Experience working with CouchDB or equivalent technologies for offline access.
• Experience working with tools like Git, Jenkins, docker, flyway and Jira.
• Experience with KeyCloak setup and integration.
• Experience or interest in native AWS app development.
• Strong time and complexity estimation skills.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 5 years mobile development experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent qualification(s).
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
• An innovative and creative thinker with a passion for staying ahead of current industry trends.
• Proven delivery record and the ability to work effectively without close supervision.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal (English).

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration.
• A friendly, collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work culture where your input matters.
• Work with modern tech on meaningful, impactful apps.

Application Process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited toparticipatein a multi-stage evaluation process. If you are a strong match for our requirements and are passionate about making a difference through what you do, please apply online with your current CV.

PathCare is committed to achieving its Employment Equity targets in the pursuit of excellence and diversity. Candidates from designated groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Due to the expected high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to follow our careers page for future opportunities