Senior Mobile Application Developer (iOS/Android)

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Hybrid work model

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Mobile Application Developer to join the Benoni team on a hybrid model, mixing on-site collaboration with remote flexibility. You will design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile apps for iOS and Android, mentor junior developers, and contribute to product strategy.

You will lead cross-functional work with product, design, and engineering, ensure clean code, and stay updated on mobile technology trends in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent practical experience in computer science or a related field.
• 5+ years of mobile application development experience.
• Proven expertise in native iOS development (Swift or Objective-C) or Android development (Kotlin or Java).
• Experience with React Native or Flutter is a plus.
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX principles and best practices.
• Experience with Git and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop native or cross-platform mobile applications for iOS and Android.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define features and UX.
• Write clean, efficient, documented code with good performance and scalability.
• Integrate with backend APIs to deliver full functionality.
• Perform thorough testing, debugging, and optimization.
• Stay current with mobile tech trends and platform updates.

Skills

Swift

Objective-C

Kotlin

Java

React Native

Flutter

UI/UX

Git

Agile

Cross-platform

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Xcode

Android Studio

Figma

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a creative and skilled Senior Mobile Application Developer to join their team in Benoni . This role offers a hybrid work model , blending in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative mobile solutions, contribute to product strategy, and mentor junior developers in a dynamic and fast-paced technological landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop native or cross-platform mobile applications for iOS and Android devices.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define app features and user experiences.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, ensuring performance and scalability.
• Implement and integrate with backend APIs to deliver seamless functionality.
• Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and performance optimization of mobile applications.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile technology trends and platform updates.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary with attractive performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and work-life integration.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and attending industry conferences.
• Collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Paid time off and company holidays.