Senior Mobile Developer

JVR Software

Johannesburg

On-site

ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Network Finance in Gauteng seeks a senior mobile developer to design, develop, and maintain cross‑platform mobile applications. You will translate requirements into scalable mobile solutions and lead architecture decisions to ensure performance and maintainability.

You will mentor teams, drive best practices, and own the end‑to‑end release process for Android and iOS. Prior experience delivering enterprise mobile apps in Agile environments is essential.

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Software Development or a related qualification is required.
  • Senior level with at least 6 years’ software development experience and mentoring/leadership experience.
  • Experience delivering enterprise mobile applications in Agile/Scrum environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain cross-platform mobile applications using modern development frameworks
  • Translate business requirements, UI/UX designs, and wireframes into scalable mobile solutions
  • Develop integrations with APIs, backend services, databases, and third‑party platforms
  • Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards, quality controls, and best practices
  • Define and guide architecture decisions related to application scalability, performance, and maintainability
  • Identify and manage technical debt through continuous improvement initiatives
  • Implement and maintain secure coding practices across mobile solutions
  • Monitor and optimise application performance, reliability, and user experience
  • Troubleshoot production issues and resolve application defects and performance bottlenecks
  • Own and manage the end-to-end release process for Android and iOS applications
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to development teams
  • Contribute to development frameworks, standards, and architecture practices

Skills

React Native
TypeScript
Modern React
Android and iOS Development
Mobile Testing Tools
REST API Development
Mobile Build Pipelines
C# / .NET
Git Version Control
Microservice Architectures
Message Brokers
Cloud Platforms

Education

Diploma in Software Development
BEng/BSc/BCom (IT) or related Degree

Tools

TestFlight
Emulators
Expo Application Services
Azure DevOps

Job description

Employer Network Finance Location Gauteng Job type Development Salary Not specified Posted 2 Nov 2026

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain cross-platform mobile applications using modern development frameworks
  • Translate business requirements, UI/UX designs, and wireframes into scalable mobile solutions
  • Develop integrations with APIs, backend services, databases, and third-party platforms
  • Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards, quality controls, and best practices
  • Define and guide architecture decisions related to application scalability, performance, and maintainability
  • Identify and manage technical debt through continuous improvement initiatives
  • Implement and maintain secure coding practices across mobile solutions
  • Monitor and optimise application performance, reliability, and user experience
  • Troubleshoot production issues and resolve application defects and performance bottlenecks
  • Own and manage the end-to-end release process for Android and iOS applications
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to development teams
  • Contribute to development frameworks, standards, and architecture practices
Job Experience and Skills Required

Company and Job Description: Join a technology-driven environment where you will be responsible for designing, developing, enhancing, and supporting enterprise-grade cross‑platform mobile applications. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full software development lifecycle while collaborating with stakeholders, architects, and development teams to deliver innovative mobile solutions.
You will provide technical leadership across architecture, development, testing, deployment, and support while driving best practices, development standards, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is an ideal opportunity for a senior mobile professional who enjoys mentoring developers, influencing technical direction, and building solutions that deliver exceptional user experiences.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain cross-platform mobile applications using modern development frameworks
  • Translate business requirements, UI/UX designs, and wireframes into scalable mobile solutions
  • Develop integrations with APIs, backend services, databases, and third‑party platforms
  • Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards, quality controls, and best practices
  • Define and guide architecture decisions related to application scalability, performance, and maintainability
  • Identify and manage technical debt through continuous improvement initiatives
  • Implement and maintain secure coding practices across mobile solutions
  • Monitor and optimise application performance, reliability, and user experience
  • Troubleshoot production issues and resolve application defects and performance bottlenecks
  • Own and manage the end-to-end release process for Android and iOS applications
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to development teams
  • Contribute to development frameworks, standards, and architecture practices
Job Experience and Skills Required
  • Education: Diploma in Software Development or a related qualification
  • Preferred: BEng, BSc, BCom (IT), or related Degree
  • Experience:
    • Minimum 6 years’ software development experience
    • Experience mentoring and leading developers
    • Proven experience delivering enterprise mobile applications
    • Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments
  • Technical Skills:
    • React Native
    • TypeScript
    • Modern React
    • Android and iOS Development
    • Mobile Testing Tools (TestFlight, Emulators, etc.)
    • REST API Development and Integration
    • Mobile Build Pipelines (Expo Application Services)
    • C# / .NET
    • Git Version Control
    • Microservice Architectures
    • Message Brokers (RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus, AWS EventBridge, or similar)
    • Cloud Platforms (Azure advantageous)
  • Advantageous:
    • Redux
    • Azure DevOps
    • Azure Durable Function Apps
    • CI/CD PipelinesCosmos DB and MSSQL
    • Non‑relational and relational databases
    • Experience working with international teams across multiple time zones
  • Additional Requirements:
    • Strong understanding of mobile application architecture and system design
    • Knowledge of database design principles
    • Strong troubleshooting and performance optimisation skills
    • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high‑pressure environment
    • Experience within finance, invoicing, claims, or insurance environments advantageous
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