Mobile Developer (iOS)

Platform45; Cape Town, Rosebank; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform45 is looking for an iOS Developer to join our Operations & Delivery team in Cape Town. You will contribute to building scalable iOS applications, write clean code, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software across the product lifecycle.

The role requires 2-4 years of iOS experience, proficiency in Swift (and some Objective-C), familiarity with the iOS SDK, Xcode, and Git, plus a good grasp of RESTful APIs and UI/UX design principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or proven self-taught development skills with understanding of systems.
• 2-4 years of work experience in iOS development.
• Proficiency in Swift with exposure to Objective-C and iOS lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain iOS features in Swift (and Objective-C) following best practices.
• Own well-defined features or components with minimal supervision.
• Write clean, well-documented code and follow coding standards.
• Participate in full app development lifecycle including design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with team, product managers, and UX/UI designers to implement features and integrate APIs.
• Conduct unit testing and support QA in bug fixing.

Skills

Swift

Objective-C

iOS development

RESTful APIs

UI/UX principles

MVVM

Problem solving

Communication

Code review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

iOS SDK

Xcode

Git

Job description

iOS DEVELOPER

Department: Operations & Delivery

Reports to: Technical Lead

WHO PLATFORM45 IS

We are responsible for code changing the lives of people around the world, every day. We solve complex problems and build big ideas. And we don’t stop. We believe in the ability of technology to make the world a better place; we’re driven to rip through conformity and create new solutions, smarter habits. We know why we’re here: To unleash the potential of people through the power of technology. We are people multiplied by the power of tech and together we are changing the world.

CONTEXT | THE ROLE

Being a developer is not just about the ‘code’. At Platform45, our developers are all-rounders who can write exceptional, well-designed, and testable code but also collaborate effectively within their team and with others. Over and above the technical know-how, you’ll need good verbal and written skills as you build up relationships with our clients. At Platform45, we treat our clients like partners - they’re an important part of the team and we strive to work together to build something beautiful. As a developer growing toward intermediate level, it’s always important to keep learning, whether that means new language platforms, keeping ahead of industry trends and methodologies, or other facets of the tech stack - our goal is to develop the best products to solve our client’s needs.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES | THE WHAT & THE HOW

• Software Development:
  • Develop and maintain features of iOS applications using Swift (and Objective-C), following best practices for mobile development, with guidance on more complex work.
  • Take ownership of well-defined features or components and deliver them with limited supervision.
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following established coding standards.
  • Participate in the full application development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Learning and Growth:
  • Actively participate in team learning sessions and training opportunities.
  • Embrace opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with team members to understand project requirements and objectives.
  • Collaborate on coding tasks and actively seek guidance when needed.
  • Collaborate with senior developers, product managers, and UX/UI designers to implement new features and maintain existing functionality.
  • Collaborate with backend developers to integrate APIs and ensure seamless communication between the app and server.
• Problem Solving:
  • Analyse and troubleshoot technical issues independently, seeking input from more experienced team members on complex problems.
  • Engage in problem-solving discussions to contribute ideas and solutions.
• Code Review and Quality Assurance:
  • Participate in code reviews, both giving and receiving feedback, to uphold and improve code quality.
  • Follow established testing procedures to ensure the quality and reliability of code.
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues, escalating the most complex cases to senior developers.
  • Debug and resolve issues related to app functionality, performance, and compatibility.
  • Perform unit testing and support quality assurance in bug identification and fixing.
• Documentation:
  • Contribute to the creation and maintenance of documentation related to software development processes and code.

Technical Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or provable, self-taught development skills with a good understanding of how systems work.
• 2 - 4 years of work experience in iOS development.
• Working proficiency in Swift, with exposure to Objective-C.
• Solid working knowledge of the iOS SDK, Xcode, and the iOS application lifecycle.
• Experience with version control tools (Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Experience integrating RESTful APIs into mobile applications.
• Good understanding of UI/UX design principles for mobile applications.
• Familiarity with app deployment to the Apple App Store and managing releases.
• Exposure to SwiftUI, common iOS frameworks (e.g. Core Data), and the MVVM pattern would be an advantage.
• Having experience working within a high-growth tech startup would be an advantage.
• Have brilliant problem-solving abilities that take product design, process, and technical aspects into account.
• Have the ability to clearly articulate solutions for a technical and non-technical audience.