Mobile Application Developer (iOS & Android)

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development in mobile技

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Mobile Application Developer to build native iOS and Android apps from Soweto, collaborating with product managers, designers, and backend engineers.

You will implement intuitive interfaces, integrate RESTful services, and ensure performance, quality, and timely delivery on cutting-edge mobile projects in a busy on-site team setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/SE.
• 3+ years of professional mobile app development experience.
• Experience building native iOS and Android apps.
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain native iOS and Android apps.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers on UI/UX.
• Integrate apps with backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, documented code following best practices.
• Test, debug, and optimize app performance.
• Stay updated with mobile tech trends.

Skills

Swift/Obj-C

Kotlin/Java

RESTful APIs

UI/UX principles

Git

Mobile architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

Xcode

Android Studio

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Mobile Application Developer to create and maintain high-quality applications for both iOS and Android platforms. This role, based in our Soweto office, offers the opportunity to work on innovative mobile solutions that reach a wide user base. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to develop user-centric mobile experiences. This is an exciting opportunity for a developer who is passionate about mobile technology and eager to contribute to cutting-edge projects within a dedicated, on-site team environment in Soweto .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain native mobile applications for iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin/Java).
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces.
• Integrate mobile applications with backend services and APIs to ensure seamless functionality.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following mobile development best practices.
• Perform thorough testing, debugging, and optimization to ensure application performance, stability, and responsiveness.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile technology trends and platform updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in mobile application development.
• Proven experience developing native applications for both iOS using Swift or Objective-C and Android using Kotlin or Java.
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX principles and best practices for each platform.
• Experience with integrating with RESTful APIs and handling data persistence.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and mobile development tools (e.g., Xcode, Android Studio).

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in mobile technologies.
• A collaborative and dynamic office environment in Soweto.
• Work on impactful mobile projects with direct user engagement.