Senior Mobile Application Developer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Comprehensive health, dental, and eye-

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a Senior Mobile Application Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile apps for iOS and Android. You will manage the full development lifecycle, from concept to deployment, emphasizing user-centric design and robust performance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of native mobile experience, strong Swift/Objective-C and Kotlin/Java skills, and familiarity with React Native or Flutter.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional mobile development experience.
• Proven experience developing native apps for iOS or Android.
• Experience with cross-platform frameworks like React Native or Flutter is a plus.
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX design principles.
• Familiarity with Git and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement feature-rich mobile applications for iOS and Android.
• Write clean, efficient code using Swift/Objective-C for iOS and Kotlin/Java for Android.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, product managers, and backend engineers to define features.
• Implement robust APIs and integrations with backend services.
• Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Stay updated with latest trends and best practices in mobile development.

Skills

Swift/Objective-C

Kotlin/Java

UI/UX awareness

Agile development

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Tools

React Native

Flutter

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Mobile Application Developer to join their innovative team in East London . This role is crucial for developing and maintaining high-quality mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms. You will be responsible for the entire mobile development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of mobile development best practices, a passion for creating user-centric applications, and strong problem-solving skills to tackle complex technical challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement feature-rich mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using Swift/Objective-C for iOS and Kotlin/Java for Android, or cross-platform frameworks.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, product managers, and backend engineers to define application features and user interface.
• Implement robust APIs and integrations with backend services to ensure seamless data flow.
• Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and performance optimization of mobile applications.
• Stay updated with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in mobile development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in mobile application development .
• Proven experience developing native applications for iOS (Swift/Objective-C) or Android (Kotlin/Java).
• Experience with cross-platform frameworks like React Native or Flutter is a plus.
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX design principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and agile development methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development, attending tech conferences, and further training.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and remote work.
• A collaborative and creative work environment focused on innovation in mobile technology.