Mobile Application Developer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Medical and dental insurance

Growth opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a skilled Mobile Application Developer to design, build, and maintain native iOS and Android apps in a hybrid work setup.

You will collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers to deliver high-quality mobile experiences, write clean, testable code, and keep up with the latest platform updates.

The role offers growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and a supportive team focused on user experience and performance across devices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of professional mobile development experience.
• Experience with iOS (Swift/Objective-C) or Android (Kotlin/Java).
• Familiarity with mobile development tools (Xcode, Android Studio).
• Understanding of mobile UI/UX principles and best practices.
• Experience with Git version control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain native mobile applications for iOS and Android.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and ship features.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code.
• Optimize performance across a range of devices.
• Troubleshoot issues reported by users and testers.
• Stay current with mobile development trends and platform updates.

Skills

Swift/Objective-C

Kotlin/Java

Git

UI/UX principles

Hybrid mobile development

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Tools

Xcode

Android Studio

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Mobile Application Developer to join their dynamic technology team in East London. This hybrid role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms. You will be instrumental in bringing innovative mobile experiences to life, working closely with designers, product managers, and other engineers. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate mobile developer who wants to contribute to impactful projects, enhance their skills in a collaborative setting, and help shape the future of our mobile presence, with the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain native mobile applications for iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin/Java).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new mobile features.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code following best practices.
• Optimize application performance for maximum speed and scalability across a range of devices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues reported by users or identified during testing.
• Stay current with the latest mobile development trends, technologies, and platform updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in mobile application development.
• Proven experience developing applications for either iOS (Swift/Objective-C) or Android (Kotlin/Java).
• Familiarity with mobile development frameworks and tools (e.g., Xcode, Android Studio).
• Understanding of mobile UI/UX principles and best practices.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility between office and remote work.
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning in mobile technologies.
• A supportive team environment focused on innovation and user experience.