Senior Mobile App Developer (iOS/Swift)

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Performance bonuses

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, is looking for a Senior Mobile App Developer with expertise in iOS and Swift to design, build and maintain high-quality native apps that delight users.

Lead development, collaborate with product, design, and other engineers, write clean Swift code, and ensure performance, quality, and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of iOS experience, a strong portfolio, and a passion for great UX and modern mobile architectures.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional mobile app development experience with a focus on iOS.
• Expert-level Swift and iOS SDK proficiency.
• Experience deploying apps to the App Store.
• Strong UI/UX understanding for mobile apps.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and JSON.
• Git version control experience.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain native iOS applications using Swift.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define app features and user experience.
• Write clean, well-structured, and maintainable Swift code.
• Implement RESTful APIs and integrate with backend services.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Write unit tests and integration tests to ensure code quality and stability.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest iOS development trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical roadmap for mobile development.

Skills

iOS development

Swift

RESTful APIs

UI/UX

Git

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Xcode

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a fast-paced technology innovator located in George, Western Cape , is looking for a talented Senior Mobile App Developer with expertise in iOS development using Swift. This role is crucial for designing, building, and maintaining high-quality native mobile applications that delight our users. You will lead development efforts, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the overall mobile strategy. The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio of successful iOS applications, a deep understanding of the iOS ecosystem, and a passion for creating seamless and intuitive user experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge mobile technologies and make a significant impact on a growing platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain native iOS applications using Swift.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define app features and user experience.
• Write clean, well-structured, and maintainable Swift code.
• Implement RESTful APIs and integrate with backend services.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Write unit tests and integration tests to ensure code quality and stability.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest iOS development trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical roadmap for mobile development.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in mobile application development, with a strong focus on iOS.
• Expert-level proficiency in Swift and the iOS SDK.
• Proven experience building and deploying complex native iOS applications to the App Store.
• Strong understanding of UI/UX principles for mobile applications.
• Experience with RESTful APIs integration and handling JSON data.
• Familiarity with performance and memory tuning tools.
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Knowledge of the broader mobile development landscape (e.g., different iOS versions, device fragmentation).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, performance bonuses, and ample opportunities for professional growth and development.