Senior Android Engineer - Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional growth

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Android Mobile Developer to join our product team in Mbombela (Nelspruit). You will design, develop, and maintain our flagship Android app, using Kotlin or Java to deliver fast, engaging experiences across devices.

You will mentor juniors, lead code reviews, and collaborate with UI/UX designers and product managers to define features while staying aligned with modern Android patterns and best practices. Hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of Android mobile development experience.
• Proficiency with Kotlin or Java and Android SDK.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain native Android apps using Kotlin or Java.
• Collaborate with UI/UX and product teams to define features.
• Lead code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Optimize performance across devices and OS versions.
• Stay updated with Android trends and best practices.

Skills

Android development

Kotlin/Java

MVVM/MVP

REST API

Performance tuning

Code reviews

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Android SDK

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Android Mobile Developer to join our product team in Mbombela (Nelspruit). You will design, develop, and maintain our flagship Android app, using Kotlin or Java to deliver fast, engaging experiences across devices.

You will mentor juniors, lead code reviews, and collaborate with UI/UX designers and product managers to define features while staying aligned with modern Android patterns and best practices. Hybrid work options are available.