Senior IOS Developer

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior iOS Developer to enhance their mobile development team. This role requires 5+ years of iOS application development experience and proficiency in Swift and Objective-C. Responsibilities include designing and building iOS applications, performing code reviews, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will also demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and have experience with iOS frameworks and tools such as Xcode. Opportunities for mentorship and continuous learning are provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in iOS development.
• Proficiency in Swift and Objective-C.
• Experience with iOS frameworks such as Core Data, Core Animation, and Core Graphics.

Responsibilities

• Design and build advanced applications for the iOS platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.

Skills

Swift

Objective-C

iOS frameworks (Core Data, Core Animation, Core Graphics)

Xcode

Git

CI/CD pipelines

MVC

MVVM

VIPER

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Firebase

AWS

Azure

SwiftUI

Combine

Job description

Pretoria, South Africa | Posted on 03/10/2025

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior iOS Developer to join their mobile development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in iOS application development and a deep understanding of mobile architecture and design. You will be responsible for the development and maintenance of applications aimed at a wide range of iOS devices, including mobile phones and tablets. Your primary focus will be the development of iOS applications and their integration with back-end services.

Requirements

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in iOS development.
  
• Language: Proficiency in Swift and Objective-C.
  
• Frameworks: Experience with iOS frameworks such as Core Data, Core Animation, and Core Graphics.
  
• Tools: Proficiency with Xcode, version control (Git), and CI/CD pipelines.
  
• Architecture: Solid understanding of mobile architecture patterns such as MVC, MVVM, and VIPER.
  
• Testing: Experience with unit testing, automated testing frameworks, and UI testing.
  
• UI/UX: Strong knowledge of iOS UI design principles, patterns, and best practices.
  
• APIs: Experience with third-party libraries and APIs.
  
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  
• Knowledge of cloud services such as Firebase, AWS, or Azure.
  
• Experience with performance and memory tuning with tools.
  
• Exposure to app security best practices.
  
• Experience with SwiftUI and Combine.
  
• Knowledge of GraphQL.
  

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Build: Design and build advanced applications for the iOS platform.
  
• Collaborate: Work with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
  
• Code Review: Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
  
• Performance: Work on bug fixing and improving application performance.
  
• Testing: Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
  
• Mentorship: Mentor junior developers and conduct regular training sessions.
  
• Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of design and code changes.