Senior Mobile Application Developer

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and annual bonuses

Health insurance

Hybrid work model

Professional development budget

Access to latest tooling

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp seeks a Senior Mobile Application Developer to lead the design, development, and deployment of iOS and Android apps. You will work closely with UI/UX designers and product managers to deliver high-quality mobile experiences.

You will mentor junior developers, drive architecture decisions, and ensure performance optimization across a wide range of devices. A strong portfolio and 5+ years of native mobile experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years in mobile app development with published apps.
• Expert in native iOS (Swift/Obj-C) and native Android (Kotlin/Java).
• Experience with MVVM/MVC architectures and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with CI/CD for mobile apps.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain native iOS/Android apps.
• Collaborate with design and product managers to ship features.
• Write clean, well-documented, testable code.
• Optimize performance across devices.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to architecture decisions.
• Ensure code quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Mobile app development

iOS development

Android development

RESTful APIs

Mentoring juniors

Education

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

Tools

Swift

Objective-C

Kotlin

Java

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Mobile Application Developer to join their innovative technology team in Klerksdorp. This role involves leading the development of cutting-edge mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms. You will be responsible for the entire app lifecycle, from concept to deployment, working closely with UI/UX designers and product managers to create engaging and high-performing mobile experiences. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful projects within a company that fosters creativity and professional advancement, offering a blend of remote flexibility and in-office collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain native iOS and Android applications using Swift/Objective-C and Kotlin/Java.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code following best practices.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and performance across a wide range of devices.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks, fix bugs, and improve application performance.
• Mentor junior mobile developers and contribute to architectural decisions for mobile projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in mobile application development, with a strong portfolio of published apps.
• Proven expertise in developing native iOS applications with Swift or Objective-C.
• Proven expertise in developing native Android applications with Kotlin or Java.
• Experience with mobile architecture patterns (e.g., MVVM, MVC) and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for mobile apps.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible hybrid work model, balancing remote work with office presence in Klerksdorp.
• Dedicated budget for professional development and attending industry conferences.
• Access to the latest mobile development tools and technologies.