Senior Android Developer - Hybrid Work & Growth Opportunities

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mobile Application Developer specializing in native Android development in Klerksdorp, North West. You will design, develop, and deploy feature-rich Android apps, collaborating with UI/UX teams to deliver polished interfaces.

The role requires 5+ years in Android, proficiency in Kotlin/Java, Android SDK/Studio, and experience with REST APIs, JSON, and MVVM/MVC architectures. Hybrid work arrangement offered with strong focus on quality and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in native Android application development.
• Proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java programming languages.
• Extensive experience with the Android SDK and Android Studio.
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX design principles and best practices for Android.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and asynchronous programming.
• Familiarity with third-party libraries and APIs common in Android development.
• Knowledge of software architecture patterns (e.g., MVVM, MVC) relevant to mobile development.
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of native Android applications.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into intuitive interfaces.
• Write clean, efficient Kotlin or Java code.
• Integrate mobile applications with back-end services and APIs.
• Implement robust testing strategies to ensure stability and performance.
• Optimize application performance for various devices and screen sizes.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues with timely resolutions.
• Stay current with Android development trends and best practices.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to code reviews.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

MVVM/MVC

Mobile UI/UX principles

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Android SDK

Android Studio

Git

RESTful APIs

JSON

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mobile Application Developer specializing in native Android development in Klerksdorp, North West. You will design, develop, and deploy feature-rich Android apps, collaborating with UI/UX teams to deliver polished interfaces.

The role requires 5+ years in Android, proficiency in Kotlin/Java, Android SDK/Studio, and experience with REST APIs, JSON, and MVVM/MVC architectures. Hybrid work arrangement offered with strong focus on quality and mentorship.