Senior Mobile Application Developer (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Mobile Application Developer to join a remote-first team building high-performance native apps for iOS and Android. You will own the full app lifecycle, from conception to deployment, shaping architecture and roadmap in a collaborative environment.

Required: strong Swift/Obj-C and Kotlin/Java expertise, publishing on App Store and Google Play, and excellence in code quality and testing. Remote-friendly role with global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/engineering.
• 5+ years of professional native mobile development.
• Experience publishing apps on Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• Strong proficiency in Swift/Obj-C for iOS and Kotlin/Java for Android.
• Experience with mobile UI/UX design principles.
• Experience with RESTful APIs to connect apps to backend services.
• Familiarity with third-party libraries and APIs.
• Knowledge of Git and version control.
• Understanding of push notifications and mobile analytics.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain native iOS and Android apps (Swift/Obj-C and Kotlin/Java).
• Design and build advanced, intuitive user interfaces.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and backend developers.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Optimize apps for speed, scalability, and performance.
• Implement new technologies to enhance app usefulness.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues; perform regular updates.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback.
• Stay up-to-date with mobile development trends and best practices.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and mobile roadmaps.

Skills

Swift

Objective-C

Kotlin

Java

RESTful APIs

Git

UI/UX design

Push notifications

Mobile analytics

Debugging

Remote collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Git

App Store publishing

Google Play publishing

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in mobile technology, is seeking an experienced Senior Mobile Application Developer to join their fully remote development team. This is a critical role focused on designing, building, and maintaining high-performance, high-quality native mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms. You will be involved in the entire app lifecycle, from conception and design to testing and deployment. We are looking for a passionate developer who is eager to contribute to groundbreaking mobile experiences and thrives in a collaborative, remote-first setting. The position is technically based in Klerksdorp, North West, ZA, but is a fully remote opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain native iOS and Android applications using Swift/Objective-C and Kotlin/Java, respectively.
• Design and build advanced user interfaces that are intuitive and engaging.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and backend developers, to define app features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and performance.
• Implement new technologies to maximize the application's usefulness and impact.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, identify and implement solutions, and perform regular updates.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile development trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical roadmap for mobile development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in native mobile application development.
• Proven experience developing and publishing applications on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• Strong proficiency in Swift and/or Objective-C for iOS development, and Kotlin and/or Java for Android development.
• Experience with mobile UI/UX design principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect mobile applications to backend services.
• Experience with third-party libraries and APIs.
• Understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Knowledge of push notifications, mobile analytics, and performance monitoring tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for a remote team environment.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, excellent health benefits, and professional development opportunities. You will enjoy the full flexibility of a remote role, working on exciting and challenging projects. Be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and user experience. We provide a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and career growth.