Senior Mobile Application Developer (iOS/Android)

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Mobile Application Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile apps for iOS and Android in a fully remote setup. You will collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, and engineers to deliver exceptional mobile experiences that delight users.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of mobile experience, strong knowledge of Swift/ObjC and Kotlin/Java, and a deep understanding of mobile UI/UX principles, Git, and agile development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in mobile application development.
• Proven experience developing iOS (Swift/ObjC) and Android (Kotlin/Java).
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX principles and design patterns.
• Experience with Git and agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy native mobile applications for iOS and Android.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design and ship new features.
• Write clean, maintainable code adhering to platform best practices.
• Optimize performance across a wide range of devices.
• Participate in code reviews, troubleshoot bugs, and mentor juniors.

Skills

Mobile development

IOS & Android

UI/UX understanding

Agile

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Swift/ObjC

Kotlin/Java

Git

Xcode

Android Studio

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Mobile Application Developer to join their innovative team. This is a fully remote position where you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms. You will collaborate closely with product managers, UI/UX designers, and other engineers to deliver exceptional mobile experiences that delight users. The ideal candidate is passionate about mobile technology, stays current with platform advancements, and thrives in a collaborative, remote-first environment, contributing to a product that reaches a global audience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy native mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms using Swift/Objective-C and Kotlin/Java.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new mobile features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, adhering to platform best practices.
• Optimize application performance for speed and scalability across a wide range of devices.
• Participate in code reviews, troubleshoot bugs, and provide technical guidance to junior developers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in mobile application development.
• Proven experience developing applications for both iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin/Java).
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX principles and design patterns.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible remote working arrangements and a supportive online team culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in the latest mobile technologies.
• Chance to work on impactful mobile products used by a large user base.