Mobile Developer - Android

Flash Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catered lunch four days a week

Open coffee bar and snacks

Employee Assistance Programme

Corporate Social Investment events

Free on-site parking

LinkedIn Learning access

Social events throughout the year

Group risk benefits

Flash Club – extra leave days

Job summary

Flash is seeking a Mobile Developer to design, build, maintain and enhance secure, scalable Android applications that power digital payment experiences for millions of customers. You’ll contribute to Flash technology strategy and product innovation in a fintech environment.

You’ll own design, development and testing across the delivery lifecycle, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure robust mobile solutions with CI/CD integration and production support.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant Android development experience.
• Strong Kotlin expertise and native Android development skills.
• Experience with Android SDK, Jetpack libraries and MVVM.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain native Android applications using modern practices.
• Deliver secure, scalable and high-performing mobile solutions.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, QA and other developers.
• Integrate Android apps with internal systems, payment platforms and third-party services.
• Participate in solution design, planning and estimation.
• Conduct code reviews and uphold development standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues and ensure quality before release.
• Support deployment processes and CI/CD improvements.
• Mentor team members and assist with out-of-hours support when needed.

Skills

Kotlin

Android development

RESTful APIs

Git version control

CI/CD pipelines

MVVM

Google Play Store

Tools

Android SDK

Jetpack libraries

Android Architecture Components

Job description

Flash

2026/08/21 Western Cape

Job Reference Number: T264

Department: Technology

Industry: Fintech

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

As our Mobile Developer, you’ll design, build, maintain and enhance secure, scalable Android applications that enable seamless digital payment experiences for millions of customers, while contributing to Flash technology strategy and product innovation.

Job Description

What the Herd is about

Flash is a well-established brand and part of Pepkor, with a global strategy and a clear purpose: making people’s lives easier.

We use frontier technology to create opportunities and build products and services that make a real difference in people’s everyday lives.

Our three values are the heartbeat of our business

• We are all in
• We have each other’s backs
• We are brave

They shape how we work, how we show up for one another and the kind of culture we’re building. A place where people can do meaningful work, feel supported to do their best and have the freedom to make an impact.

If you’re excited by meaningful problems, smart people and building brands and products that improve everyday lives, we’d love to meet you.

Why this role matters

As our Mobile Developer, you’ll design, build, maintain and enhance secure, scalable Android applications that enable seamless digital payment experiences for millions of customers, while contributing to Flash technology strategy and product innovation.

What You’ll Own

• Design, develop and maintain native Android applications using modern development practices.
• Deliver secure, scalable and high-performing mobile solutions aligned to business requirements.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, QA and other developers throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Integrate Android applications with internal systems, payment platforms and third-party services.
• Participate in solution design, technical planning and estimation activities.
• Perform code reviews and contribute to development standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve production issues and application defects.
• Ensure applications are thoroughly tested, documented and optimised before release.
• Support deployment processes and contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements.
• Support and mentor team members in the team.
• Assisting in out of hours production releases when required as well as out of hours support when necessary.

Job Requirements

Experience We’re Looking For

• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Strong Android development experience using Kotlin.
• Experience building native Android applications.
• Knowledge of Android SDK, Android Architecture Components and Jetpack libraries.
• Experience integrating RESTful APIs and third-party services.Understanding of MVVM and modern mobile architecture patterns.
• Experience with Git version control.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for mobile deployments.
• Experience publishing and maintaining applications on the Google Play Store.

You’ll thrive in the Herd if you have…

• Problem Solving: Identifies root causes and delivers practical, scalable solutions in a fast-paced fintech environment.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with developers, product teams, QA and business stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.
• Ownership and Accountability: Takes responsibility for delivery, quality, stability and continuous improvement of applications.
• Attention to Detail: Produces high-quality, secure and reliable solutions with a strong focus on accuracy.Continuous Learning: Keeps up to date with emerging mobile technologies, tools and industry trends.
• Adaptability: Responds positively to changing priorities, customer needs and technology requirements.
• Effective Communication: Clearly communicates technical concepts, risks and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Customer Focus: Develops solutions that improve customer experiences while supporting business objectives

Perks that make your life easier

• Catered lunch four days a week for office-based team members.
• An open coffee bar and snacks.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Corporate Social Investment events and opportunities to give back.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Social events throughout the year.
• Group risk benefits.
• Flash Club, our employee engagement programme where you can earn up to five additional leave days by completing all categories within a cycle.

Ready to join the Herd?

If this sounds like the kind of challenge you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you.