Native Mobile Developer (Banking)

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a talented Native Mobile Developer to join our banking client's technology team in Cape Town. You will build and maintain native iOS and Android apps using Swift and Kotlin, focused on secure, user-friendly mobile banking experiences.

You will collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to deliver robust solutions while ensuring data integrity, performance, and usability across devices. A strong emphasis on testing and CI/CD is expected.

Qualifications

• What candidates must have: native mobile development experience with Swift (iOS) and Kotlin (Android).
• Solid understanding of mobile development lifecycle and best practices.
• Experience integrating apps with backend services and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with security standards in mobile banking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain native mobile apps for iOS and Android.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend teams to translate requirements into technical specs.
• Implement secure, scalable mobile banking solutions with focus on usability and performance.
• Ensure integration with backend services and third-party APIs, and maintain code quality through reviews and testing.
• Keep up-to-date with mobile development trends and drive best practices within the team.

Skills

Swift

Kotlin

Mobile development

Git

RESTful APIs

Agile

Education

Bachelors in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

Xcode

Android Studio

Job description

About the job Native Mobile Developer (Banking)

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking a talented Native Mobile Developer to join our banking client's technology team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining our banking mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of mobile development best practices and possess strong skills in native mobile development using Swift (for iOS) and Kotlin (for Android). The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, secure, and user-friendly mobile banking solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain native mobile applications for banking services on both iOS and Android platforms.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Implement and maintain robust, secure, and scalable mobile banking applications with a focus on usability and performance optimization.
• Ensure the integration of mobile applications with backend services and third-party APIs, ensuring data accuracy and reliability.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and architectural guidelines.
• Conduct thorough testing of mobile applications to identify and fix any bugs, performance issues, or security vulnerabilities.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile development trends, technologies, and best practices, and actively share knowledge with the team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues or challenges related to mobile applications.
• Optimize mobile applications for maximum speed, responsiveness, and scalability.
• Collaborate with the quality assurance team to ensure high standards of software quality and perform regular code reviews.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience in native mobile development, specifically using Swift (for iOS) and Kotlin (for Android).
• Strong understanding of mobile application development lifecycle and best practices.
• Proficient in writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code using modern development methodologies.
• Experience integrating mobile applications with backend services and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with banking systems, security standards, and compliance requirements is a plus.
• Solid understanding of mobile UI/UX principles and ability to implement pixel-perfect designs.
• Proficient in using version control systems, such as Git.
• Experience with mobile testing frameworks and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced, agile development environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with hybrid mobile development frameworks, such as React Native or Flutter.
• Familiarity with backend development technologies, such as Node.js or Java.
• Knowledge of mobile security best practices and encryption techniques.
• Understanding of accessibility guidelines and principles for mobile applications.
• Contributions to open-source projects or personal mobile app projects.