Senior Mobile Application Developer (iOS/Swift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Annual bonus

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mobile Application Developer specializing in iOS using Swift. Based in Paarl, Western Cape, this hybrid role balances remote work with in-office collaboration.

You will design, develop, and maintain high-quality iOS apps for a global audience, contributing to the full development lifecycle and guiding junior developers. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver performant mobile solutions, optimize performance, and stay current with iOS trends and best

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of native iOS development experience.
• Proficiency in Swift and the iOS SDK.
• Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and mobile design patterns (MVC, MVVM).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and JSON.
• Experience with version control systems (Git).
• Knowledge of mobile application testing frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy native iOS applications using Swift.
• Design and implement user-friendly and intuitive mobile interfaces.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Optimize application performance for speed and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Integrate with backend services and APIs.
• Participate in code reviews and provide technical guidance to junior developers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs and performance issues.
• Stay current with the latest iOS SDKs, trends, and best practices.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the mobile development process.

Skills

Swift

UI/UX principles

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng or equivalent

Tools

Git

RESTful APIs

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in the mobile technology space, is seeking a talented Senior Mobile Application Developer with a specialization in iOS development using Swift. Based in Paarl, Western Cape , this hybrid role offers the flexibility to balance remote work with essential in-office collaboration. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality iOS applications that reach a global audience. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on exciting projects, contribute to the entire development lifecycle, and shape the future of mobile experiences for our client's diverse user base. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver performant and engaging mobile solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy native iOS applications using Swift.
• Design and implement user-friendly and intuitive mobile interfaces.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Optimize application performance for speed and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Integrate with backend services and APIs.
• Participate in code reviews and provide technical guidance to junior developers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs and performance issues.
• Stay current with the latest iOS SDKs, trends, and best practices.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the mobile development process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in native iOS application development.
• Proficiency in Swift and the iOS SDK.
• Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and mobile design patterns (e.g., MVC, MVVM).
• Experience with Objective-C is a plus.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and JSON.
• Experience with version control systems (Git).
• Knowledge of mobile application testing frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, excellent health insurance, and a generous annual bonus.
• You will benefit from opportunities for professional development, including training programs and conference attendance.
• This hybrid role provides a flexible work arrangement while fostering team connection.