Senior Mobile App Developer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Training opportunities

Hybrid work model

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking a Senior Mobile App Developer to lead the design and implementation of mobile applications for iOS and Android, shaping the user experience and technology choices.

You will drive the full development lifecycle, mentor teammates, and collaborate with designers to deliver robust, scalable apps while staying current with mobile trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional mobile app development experience.
• Expertise in native iOS (Swift/Obj-C) or Android (Kotlin/Java) or cross-platform (React Native/Flutter).
• Strong mobile UI/UX knowledge and best practices.
• Experience with Git and agile development.
• Familiarity with API integration and mobile security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy native or cross-platform mobile apps for iOS and Android.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement wireframes and mockups.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Optimize app performance for speed and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Stay updated with mobile technology trends.

Skills

Mobile development

Cross-platform

UI/UX principles

Git

Agile methodologies

Mentor juniors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Git

API integration

Mobile security

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for an innovative Senior Mobile App Developer to join their growing team in Klerksdorp . This role is essential for conceptualizing, designing, and implementing high-quality mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms. You will be involved in the full development lifecycle, from initial ideation and wireframing to final deployment and ongoing maintenance. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to lead mobile development efforts, collaborate with talented designers and engineers, and shape the mobile user experience for our client's products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy native or cross-platform mobile applications for iOS and Android.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into functional and engaging user interfaces.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• Optimize application performance for speed and scalability across a range of devices.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior developers.
• Stay updated with the latest mobile technology trends and recommend new approaches.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in mobile application development.
• Proven expertise in native iOS (Swift/Objective-C) or Android (Kotlin/Java) development, or cross-platform frameworks (e.g., React Native, Flutter).
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX principles and best practices.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with API integration and mobile security best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Budget for ongoing training, conferences, and professional development.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility between home and office in Klerksdorp .
• A collaborative and innovative environment fostering creativity and growth.