Mobile Application Developer (iOS/Android)

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 540,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Medical aid and retirement fund

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Mobile Application Developer to join their Paarl team, designing, developing, and maintaining native iOS and Android apps, collaborating with designers to translate wireframes into intuitive interfaces.

You will work across the full development cycle, integrate with back-end APIs, ensure quality through testing, and stay updated with mobile technologies, all within a flexible hybrid work model in Paarl.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of native mobile app development for iOS and Android.
• Strong proficiency in Swift and/or Objective-C for iOS; Kotlin and/or Java for Android.
• Experience with Xcode and Android Studio.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and JSON.
• Git for version control and app submission processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain native mobile applications for iOS and Android.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes into intuitive interfaces.
• Integrate mobile apps with back-end services and APIs.
• Write clean, well-documented code and follow best practices.
• Test, debug, and optimize performance; stay updated with mobile trends.

Skills

Swift

Objective-C

Kotlin

Java

REST APIs

Git

Xcode

Android Studio

Mobile development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Xcode

Android Studio

Git

RESTful APIs

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Mobile Application Developer to join their innovative team in Paarl . This role is perfect for someone passionate about creating engaging and high-performing mobile experiences across both iOS and Android platforms. You will be involved in the full development lifecycle, from conceptualization and design to testing and deployment, working on features that reach a wide user base. This position offers a unique blend of creative development and technical challenge, with a hybrid work model allowing for flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain native mobile applications for iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin/Java). Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes and mockups into intuitive and engaging mobile interfaces.
• Integrate mobile applications with back-end services and APIs.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to mobile development best practices.
• Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and performance optimization to ensure a seamless user experience.
• 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, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience (3+ years) developing native mobile applications for iOS and Android.
• Strong proficiency in Swift and/or Objective-C for iOS development, and Kotlin and/or Java for Android development.
• Experience with mobile development frameworks and tools (e.g., Xcode, Android Studio).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, JSON, and integrating mobile applications with web services.
• Understanding of the mobile development lifecycle, app store submission processes, and version control systems (Git).

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Hybrid work arrangement, offering a balance between office collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in cutting-edge mobile technologies.
• Be part of a creative team shaping the future of mobile applications in the scenic region of Paarl .