Senior Mobile Developer

Blue Pearl HQ; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech company in South Africa is seeking a Senior Mobile Developer proficient in hybrid and native mobile development. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building mobile applications using Capacitor, developing for iOS and Android, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions. Strong experience in mobile development, coupled with a collaborative Agile work style, is essential. The candidate will work on large-scale applications within a regulated industry, contributing to both frontend and backend development as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong mobile development experience at a senior level in native applications.
• Experience with iOS using Swift/Objective-C and Android using Kotlin/Java.
• Familiarity with Integration of Huawei Mobile Services (HMS).

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain hybrid mobile applications using Capacitor.
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile setup.

Skills

Hybrid mobile application development

Native mobile application development

CI/CD pipelines integration

Agile methodologies

GitHub Actions

Tools

Capacitor

Swift

Java

Kotlin

Objective-C

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Mobile Developer with strong experience across hybrid and native mobile development to join a fast-moving digital platform project delivering large-scale applications in a regulated industry.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain hybrid mobile applications using Capacitor, with deep integration of native functionality
• Develop and maintain native code for iOS (Swift/Obj-C), Google Android (Java/Kotlin), and Huawei Android
• Integrate and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
• Contribute to backend or full-stack development where appropriate, working closely with cross-functional teams
• Ensure robust performance, security, and maintainability of all mobile applications
• Collaborate with product teams, QA, and backend developers in an Agile environment

Your Expertise

• Strong mobile development experience(at a senior level) building and shipping native mobile applications for:
• iOS using Swift/Objective-C
• Android using Kotlin/Java
• Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) integration experience
• Experience developing hybrid apps with Capacitor (or similar frameworks like Cordova/Ionic)
• Comfort with native plugin development, SDK integration, and working beyond the UI layer
• Experience with GitHub Actions for CI/CD, including build, test, and deployment workflows
• Exposure to working in teams using Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in complex technical environments

Requirements

Desirable skills:

• Experience with frontend frameworks such as React or Angular
• Full stack development capabilities (Node.js, Java, APIs, etc.)
• Familiarity with cloud environments (e.g., AWS)
• Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., banking or fintech)