Senior Mobile Application Developer (iOS/Android)

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonuses

Health, dental, vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Continuous learning & development

Remote flexibility in Mahikeng

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mobile Application Developer to lead the design, development, and deployment of high-quality iOS and Android apps in Mahikeng. You will shape mobile strategy, mentor engineers, and deliver engaging products for a global audience.

The role calls for strong expertise in Swift/Kotlin, REST APIs, and UI/UX design, with a focus on performance, security, and scalable architectures. Remote flexibility is offered within a dynamic, innovative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional mobile development on iOS and Android.
• Expertise in Swift and/or Kotlin with respective SDKs.
• Strong mobile UI/UX principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, mobile security and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with Agile and Git version control.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of native iOS and Android applications.
• Design scalable, efficient mobile architectures.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, product managers, and backend engineers.
• Optimize performance for speed and stability across devices.
• Implement robust testing strategies (unit, integration, UI).
• Mentor junior mobile developers and conduct code reviews.

Skills

Swift / Kotlin

Mobile UI/UX

REST APIs

Git / Version control

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

iOS SDK

Android SDK

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an accomplished Senior Mobile Application Developer with expertise in both iOS and Android development to join their innovative product team in Mahikeng . You will lead the design, development, and deployment of high-quality, performant, and engaging mobile applications that reach a global audience. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the mobile strategy, mentor junior developers, and contribute to cutting-edge mobile technologies within a forward-thinking company that prioritizes user experience and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of native iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin/Java) applications.
• Design and implement efficient, scalable, and user-friendly mobile app architectures.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, product managers, and backend engineers to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Optimize application performance, ensuring speed, responsiveness, and stability across devices.
• Implement robust testing strategies, including unit, integration, and UI testing.
• Mentor junior mobile developers and conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in mobile application development, with significant experience in both iOS and Android platforms.
• Expertise in Swift and/or Kotlin , along with their respective platform SDKs.
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, mobile security best practices, and performance optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and version control systems (Git).

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-driven bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• A dynamic, innovative work environment with remote flexibility in Mahikeng .