Senior Mobile Application Developer (iOS) - Soweto

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mobile Application Developer specializing in iOS to join their Soweto team. You will design, develop, and deploy high-quality native iOS apps from concept to deployment, ensuring a seamless user experience.

The ideal candidate possesses strong Swift and Objective-C skills, with a deep understanding of the iOS ecosystem and a passion for user-centric mobile solutions. Join Placements24 in Gauteng to shape the future of mobile technology while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in mobile app development (iOS).
• Proven track record shipping iOS apps to the App Store.
• Strong Swift and Objective-C proficiency.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and JSON.
• Knowledge of UI/UX design principles and mobile patterns.
• Experience with CI/CD and mobile testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and build advanced iOS applications using Swift and Objective-C.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Work with outside data sources and APIs.
• Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases and usability.
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
• Troubleshoot performance issues and participate in code reviews.

Skills

Swift

Objective-C

iOS development

RESTful APIs

UI/UX design

Unit testing

CI/CD practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Xcode

Cocoa Touch

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a pioneering mobile technology company, is seeking a talented Senior Mobile Application Developer specializing in iOS to join their innovative team in Soweto . This role offers an exciting opportunity to design, develop, and deploy high-quality native iOS applications that reach a wide audience. You will be responsible for the entire app lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment, ensuring a seamless user experience. The ideal candidate possesses a strong command of Swift and Objective-C, a deep understanding of the iOS ecosystem, and a passion for creating user-centric mobile solutions. Join our client in Gauteng and play a key role in shaping the future of mobile technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build advanced applications for the iOS platform using Swift and Objective-C.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Work with outside data sources and APIs.
• Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability.
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs and performance issues.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.

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, with a strong focus on iOS.
• Proven experience shipping one or more iOS apps on the App Store.
• Proficiency in Swift and Objective-C programming languages.
• Deep understanding of the iOS SDK, Cocoa Touch, and Xcode.
• Experience with performance and memory tuning.
• Familiarity with cloud messaging, push notifications, and mobile CI/CD practices.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and JSON.
• Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and mobile design patterns.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive work environment. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth, including access to training, workshops, and conferences. Join a dynamic and collaborative team in Soweto , working on cutting-edge mobile projects that have a real impact. This role offers significant opportunities for career advancement within a growing technology company in Gauteng .