Senior Android Engineer - Remote, Growth & Impact

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Growth opportunities

Remote-friendly

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mobile Developer focused on Android in Bloemfontein. You will design, develop, and maintain high-performance Android apps for millions of users, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship features and shape mobile strategy.

The role requires deep knowledge of the Android SDK, Kotlin/Java proficiency, and a passion for great user experiences on mobile devices. Flexible remote options support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of native Android development experience.
• Strong Kotlin and/or Java skills with Android SDK.
• Experience with Android architecture components (ViewModel, LiveData, Room).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, JSON, and Agile practices.
• Experience with Git and agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain advanced native Android apps using Kotlin or Java.
• Collaborate with UX designers to implement engaging UIs and UX.
• Ensure performance and quality across a range of devices.
• Write clean, tested code following industry best practices.
• Work with backend teams to integrate APIs and services.
• Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

Android Architecture

Android SDK

REST APIs

Agile

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Android Studio

Git

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mobile Developer focused on Android in Bloemfontein. You will design, develop, and maintain high-performance Android apps for millions of users, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship features and shape mobile strategy.

The role requires deep knowledge of the Android SDK, Kotlin/Java proficiency, and a passion for great user experiences on mobile devices. Flexible remote options support work-life balance.