Senior Lead Mobile Engineer - iOS/Android, Sandton

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation

Professional growth opportunities

Team leadership development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Lead Mobile Developer in Sandton to drive design, development and delivery of native iOS and Android apps. You will lead a team of mobile engineers, set standards and best practices, and collaborate with product and backend teams to create high-quality mobile experiences.

The role focuses on shaping mobile strategy and product roadmaps within a leading financial services company, with executive-level compensation and growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years mobile development experience with at least 2 years in a lead/senior role.
• Deep expertise in native mobile development (Swift/Obj-C for iOS, Kotlin/Java for Android).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of native mobile apps for iOS and Android.
• Mentor and guide a team of mobile developers, fostering technical excellence and collaboration.
• Define and implement mobile development standards, architectural patterns, and best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend teams to deliver mobile experiences.
• Oversee the entire mobile development lifecycle from concept to deployment and ongoing support.
• Ensure performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.

Skills

Leadership

Mobile development

Mentoring

CI/CD

UI/UX awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Swift

Kotlin

Xcode

Android Studio

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Lead Mobile Developer in Sandton to drive design, development and delivery of native iOS and Android apps. You will lead a team of mobile engineers, set standards and best practices, and collaborate with product and backend teams to create high-quality mobile experiences.

The role focuses on shaping mobile strategy and product roadmaps within a leading financial services company, with executive-level compensation and growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.