Senior Mobile App Developer (iOS/Swift)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Medical aid and retirement savings

Hybrid work environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mobile App Developer with strong native iOS experience in Swift to design, build, and deploy high-quality iOS applications from concept to release. The role is based in Nelspruit with a hybrid work model, offering collaboration in-office with remote flexibility.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of iOS development, proficient in Swift, UIKit/SwiftUI, and Core Data, and can publish apps to the App Store. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional mobile development experience with native iOS.
• Proficiency in Swift and iOS SDKs (UIKit, SwiftUI, Core Data).
• Experience with version control (Git).
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, JSON, and mobile networking.
• Familiarity with MVC/MVVM patterns in iOS development.
• Experience with performance and memory tuning tools.
• Knowledge of publishing iOS apps to the App Store.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with cross-platform frameworks (React Native, Flutter) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain native iOS apps using Swift.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement intuitive mobile interfaces.
• Integrate backend services and APIs for seamless data flow.
• Optimize app performance, speed, and memory usage.
• Implement unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues reported by users or QA.
• Keep up-to-date with iOS trends and platform updates.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical direction.
• Work with product managers to define features and stories.
• Ensure compliance with Apple's Human Interface Guidelines and App Store processes.

Skills

Swift

iOS development

UIKit/SwiftUI

Core Data

GCD

REST APIs

JSON

Git

MVVM/MVC

Performance tuning

Debugging

Cross-platform

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Xcode

App Store publishing

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic technology company focused on creating innovative mobile experiences, is seeking a Senior Mobile App Developer with expertise in iOS and Swift. This role is based in Nelspruit and will be instrumental in the design, development, and deployment of high-quality native iOS applications. You will work on cutting-edge projects, from initial concept to final release, ensuring best practices in mobile development, performance optimization, and user experience. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of the iOS ecosystem, a passion for building intuitive and engaging mobile apps, and a proven track record of delivering successful projects. This position offers a Hybrid work model, combining collaborative office time with remote flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced native iOS applications using Swift.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate concepts into intuitive and visually appealing mobile interfaces.
• Integrate with backend services and APIs to ensure seamless data flow and functionality.
• Optimize application performance for speed, responsiveness, and resource efficiency.
• Implement unit tests and integration tests to ensure code quality and stability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues reported by users or QA teams.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest iOS development trends, technologies, and platform updates.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the overall technical direction of the team.
• Work closely with product managers to define app features and user stories.
• Ensure adherence to Apple's Human Interface Guidelines and app store submission processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional mobile development experience, with a strong focus on native iOS development.
• Proficiency in Swift and experience with the latest iOS SDKs and frameworks (e.g., UIKit, SwiftUI, Core Data, Grand Central Dispatch).
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, JSON, and mobile networking.
• Familiarity with common architectural patterns (e.g., MVC, MVVM) in iOS development.
• Experience with performance and memory tuning tools.
• Knowledge of publishing iOS apps to the App Store.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience with cross‑platform development frameworks (e.g., React Native, Flutter) is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement savings plans.
• The Hybrid work environment in Nelspruit supports a healthy work‑life balance.
• You will have opportunities for professional development, attending industry conferences, and working with a talented team on exciting mobile projects.