Mobile Application Developer - iOS & Android

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Fully remote

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Vacation policy

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a talented Mobile Application Developer in Benoni to design and build native iOS and Android apps. You will drive the full lifecycle from concept to deployment, ensuring engaging user experiences.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of native mobile development, strong UI/UX skills, and experience with APIs and mobile SDKs. This role allows fully remote work flexibility and offers growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional native mobile development on iOS and Android.
• Bachelor's degree in CS, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong UI/UX and mobile design principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality native mobile apps for iOS and Android.
• Collaborate with UI/UX to translate designs into interfaces.
• Integrate with backend services and APIs for data flow.

Skills

Swift/Obj-C

Kotlin/Java

UI/UX design

Git & Agile

APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Tools

Mobile SDKs

Xcode/Android Studio

CI/CD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented and creative Mobile Application Developer to design and build sophisticated applications for both iOS and Android platforms in Benoni. You will be responsible for the entire mobile development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment. This role requires a passion for creating intuitive and engaging user experiences, coupled with strong technical skills in native mobile development. You will work in a collaborative environment, contributing to the innovation and evolution of their mobile product offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, high-quality native mobile applications for iOS and Android.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into functional and appealing mobile interfaces.
• Integrate with backend services and APIs to ensure seamless data flow and application functionality.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Perform thorough testing, debugging, and performance optimization to ensure a smooth user experience.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile technology trends, platforms, and frameworks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience developing native iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin/Java) applications.
• Proven experience with mobile UI/UX design principles and best practices.
• Strong understanding of mobile development frameworks, SDKs, and tools.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with push notifications, location services, and other mobile-specific APIs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
• Fully remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous vacation policy and paid holidays.
• Continuous learning opportunities and support for professional growth.