Senior Mobile Application Developer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health insurance

Hybrid work model

Professional growth

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mobile Application Developer for our client in Mahikeng. You will design, build, and maintain native iOS and Android apps, collaborating with product managers, designers, and backend engineers in an agile environment.

The role features a flexible hybrid work arrangement, opportunities to advance mobile strategy, and a focus on performance, UX, and scalable solutions. You will stay current with mobile trends and contribute to shaping an engaging user experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional mobile development experience.
• Native iOS (Swift/Obj-C) or Android (Kotlin/Java) experience.
• Strong mobile UI/UX design knowledge.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and JSON.
• Familiarity with Agile and Git.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality native mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new mobile features.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and maintainable code.
• Optimize application performance for speed, scalability, and responsiveness.
• Troubleshoot and debug mobile application issues, ensuring a stable user experience.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile technology trends and best practices.

Skills

Mobile UI/UX design

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

RESTful APIs

JSON

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mobile Application Developer to join their innovative technology team in Mahikeng. This role is key to developing and enhancing native mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms. You will work within an agile development environment, collaborating with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver exceptional mobile experiences. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, providing a blend of collaborative in-office time and remote flexibility, and the opportunity to contribute significantly to the mobile strategy and user engagement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality native mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new mobile features.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and maintainable code.
• Optimize application performance for speed, scalability, and responsiveness.
• Troubleshoot and debug mobile application issues, ensuring a stable user experience.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile technology trends and best practices.

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.
• Proven experience developing native iOS (Swift/Objective-C) or Android (Kotlin/Java) applications.
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX design principles and patterns.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and mobile data management.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and version control systems (e.g., Git).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible hybrid work model combining office and remote work.
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and attending mobile development conferences.
• Generous paid time off and a supportive team culture.
• Be part of a forward-thinking company shaping the future of mobile technology.