Senior Mobile Application Developer (iOS)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,976,000 - 2,964,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote with flexible hours

Home-office equipment allowance

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Mobile Application Developer focused on iOS. The role is fully remote, offering flexible hours and the chance to work on high-impact mobile apps for a global audience.

You will own significant portions of the app lifecycle, from concept through testing and deployment, collaborating with product and design teams in a remote-first environment. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of native iOS experience, strong Swift and Objective-C skills, and deep knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of native iOS app development experience.
• Proficiency in Swift and understanding of Objective-C.
• Strong experience with iOS frameworks (UIKit, SwiftUI, Core Data, Combine).
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Full mobile development lifecycle knowledge from ideation to release.
• CI/CD pipelines for mobile apps.
• Experience with performance/memory tuning tools.
• Proficiency with Git.
• Understanding of Apple's design guidelines.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong remote collaboration and communication skills.
• Experience with XCTest for unit testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain advanced iOS applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship features.
• Write clean, well-documented Swift/Objective-C code.
• Ensure performance, quality, and responsiveness of apps.
• Identify bottlenecks, fix bugs, and optimize performance.
• Integrate with backend services and third-party APIs.
• Translate requirements and mockups into features with product/design teams.
• Implement automated testing strategies to ensure code quality.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback.
• Stay updated on iOS development trends and best practices.

Skills

Swift

Objective-C

UIKit

SwiftUI

Core Data

Combine

RESTful APIs

CI/CD for mobile

Git

Problem-solving

Communication in remote teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Xcode

XCTest

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge technology firm specializing in innovative mobile solutions, is seeking an experienced Senior Mobile Application Developer with a strong focus on iOS development. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to the creation of high-impact mobile applications used by a global audience. You will be a key player in the entire app lifecycle, from concept and design through to testing and deployment. If you are passionate about crafting elegant, user-friendly, and robust iOS applications and excel in a remote-first environment, this role is an excellent fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain advanced applications for the iOS platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and maintainable Swift or Objective-C code.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks, fix bugs, and improve application performance.
• Integrate with backend services and third-party APIs.
• Work with the product and design teams to translate requirements and mockups into functional features.
• Implement automated testing strategies to ensure code quality.
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
• Stay abreast of the latest iOS development trends, technologies, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in native iOS application development.
• Proficiency in Swift and a good understanding of Objective-C.
• Strong experience with iOS frameworks such as UIKit, SwiftUI, Core Data, and Combine.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of the full mobile development lifecycle, from ideation to release.
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for mobile apps.
• Experience with performance and memory tuning tools.
• Proficiency in using version control systems like Git.
• Strong understanding of Apple's design principles and interface guidelines.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, particularly in a remote setting.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., XCTest).

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Generous allowance for home office equipment and professional development.
• Opportunity to work on innovative and impactful mobile projects.
• A collaborative and supportive virtual team culture.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Access to cutting-edge mobile development tools and technologies.
• Retirement savings plan.