Mobile Application Developer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Growth opportunities

Creative team in Paarl

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl is seeking a talented Mobile Application Developer to design, develop and maintain mobile apps for iOS and Android. You will collaborate with designers and product managers to deliver engaging experiences across platforms.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of native mobile development and a passion for mobile technology. A cross‑platform framework like React Native or Flutter is a plus. Hybrid work arrangement and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, software engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years native mobile development experience (iOS Swift/Obj-C or Android Kotlin/Java).
• Experience with cross‑platform frameworks a plus (React Native or Flutter).
• Strong mobile UI/UX principles and best practices.
• Experience consuming RESTful APIs and JSON, with Git and Agile methods.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain advanced mobile apps for iOS and Android.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers to ship features.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices.
• Integrate with backend services and APIs for data flow.
• Optimize performance for speed, scalability and UX.
• Troubleshoot and fix issues to ensure stability.

Skills

iOS/Swift

Android/Kotlin

Cross-Platform (RN/Flutter)

UI/UX

REST/JSON

Git/Agile

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Software Eng

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and innovative Mobile Application Developer to join their technology team in Paarl . This role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms. You will work closely with designers and product managers to create engaging and user-friendly mobile experiences. The ideal candidate has a passion for mobile technology, a strong understanding of mobile development lifecycles, and a proven ability to deliver polished applications. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to exciting mobile projects and enhance our digital offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain advanced mobile applications for the iOS and Android platforms.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.


• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices in mobile development.


• Integrate with backend services and APIs to ensure seamless data flow and functionality.


• Optimize application performance for speed, scalability, and user experience.


• Troubleshoot, debug, and address reported issues to ensure application stability and reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.


• Proven experience (3+ years) in native mobile application development (iOS with Swift/Objective-C or Android with Kotlin/Java).


• Experience developing cross-platform applications using frameworks like React Native or Flutter is a plus.


• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX design principles and best practices.


• Experience working with RESTful APIs and JSON data.


• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and agile development methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.


• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.


• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.


• Opportunities for skill enhancement and professional growth.


• Work within a creative and collaborative team in the scenic town of Paarl .