Senior Mobile Application Developer (iOS/Android)

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Hybrid working flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley is seeking a Senior Mobile Application Developer to lead the development of native iOS and Android apps. You will architect, build, and maintain high-quality mobile experiences, collaborating with product and backend teams.

The role emphasizes performance optimization, security, and staying current with mobile trends, with hybrid-working flexibility and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/SE or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in mobile app development.
• Proven native app experience (Swift/Obj-C for iOS, Kotlin/Java for Android).
• Strong UI/UX, performance, and security understanding.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, push notifications, and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy native mobile applications for iOS and Android.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to define features and UX.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code emphasizing performance.
• Implement and maintain automated testing strategies for quality and stability.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and user engagement.
• Stay current with latest mobile tech trends and best practices.

Skills

Mobile development

Swift/Objective-C

Kotlin/Java

UI/UX principles

Performance optimization

Testing strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Android Studio

Xcode

RESTful APIs

Push notifications

Mobile analytics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Mobile Application Developer to lead the development of their native mobile applications on both iOS and Android platforms in Kimberley . You will be responsible for architecting, building, and maintaining high-quality, user-friendly mobile experiences. This role requires a strong understanding of mobile development best practices, performance optimization, and a passion for delivering exceptional mobile products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to bring innovative mobile solutions to life, contributing significantly to the company's mobile strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy native mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to define app features and user experiences.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, ensuring high performance and responsiveness of applications.
• Implement and maintain automated testing strategies to ensure app quality and stability.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and user engagement.
• Stay current 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.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in mobile application development.
• Proven experience developing native applications for both iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin/Java).
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX principles, performance optimization, and security.
• Experience with mobile development tools, SDKs, and frameworks.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, push notifications, and mobile analytics.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holiday leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and learning in Kimberley .
• A collaborative work environment with hybrid working flexibility.