Senior Mobile Developer (Cocoa Touch Android SDK) (Centurion)

Datafin; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital solutions provider in Centurion is seeking a Senior Mobile Developer to lead the development of high-quality mobile applications. You will be responsible for overseeing project timelines and providing mentorship to junior developers. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in mobile development, with expertise in either iOS or Android. A strong understanding of mobile architecture and solid UI/UX principles is essential. This role offers a vibrant work environment and the chance to work on exciting projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Mobile Development in cross-functional teams.
• Strong experience in either iOS or Android development.
• Experience with Agile practices (Scrum, Kanban).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile applications for iOS and/or Android.
• Mentor junior developers and oversee project timelines and deliverables.
• Implement solid UI/UX principles and participate in user testing.

Skills

iOS development (Swift/Cocoa Touch/Xcode)

Android development (Kotlin/Java/Android SDK/Android Studio)

Mobile UI/UX principles

Git

Cross-platform frameworks (React Native)

Debugging (Xcode Instruments or Android Studio Debugger)

API integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree (advantageous)

Tools

Xcode

Android Studio

Job description

Senior Mobile Developer (Cocoa Touch & Android SDK) (Centurion)

IT - Software Development | Pretoria/Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa

Environment

A provider of innovative Digital Solutions in Centurion is seeking a Senior Mobile Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile applications. In this role, you will take technical ownership of mobile projects, mentor junior developers, and uphold best practices in coding, architecture, and design.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in either iOS or Android development (not necessarily both), and a proven track record of delivering polished, user-friendly mobile applications.

Duties

Technical

• App Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile applications for iOS and/or Android.
• Architecture Design: Build scalable and maintainable architectures (e.g., MVVM, MVP, MVC).
• Integration: Work with Backend services, APIs, and relevant third-party libraries.
• UI/UX: Implement solid UI/UX principles and contribute to user testing and refinement.
• Testing & Debugging: Apply effective testing and debugging strategies to ensure app stability and performance.
• Performance Optimization: Improve app performance (memory, responsiveness, load speeds).
• Security: Apply secure coding practices to safeguard applications.
• Version Control: Work effectively with Git for collaboration and code management.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure applications adhere to data protection and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of code, APIs, and technical specifications.

Supervisory & Collaboration

• Provide mentorship and leadership to Junior Mobile Developers.
• Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and resource planning.
• Work closely with Designers, Backend Developers, Product Owners, and other stakeholders.
• Participate actively in Agile practices (Scrum, Kanban) and communicate technical concepts clearly across the team.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• A Masters Degree is advantageous but not essential.

Experience & Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Mobile Development working in cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in either iOS (Swift/Cocoa Touch/Xcode) or Android (Kotlin/Java/Android SDK/Android Studio).
• Experience with cross-platform frameworks such as React Native is advantageous, but not mandatory.
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX principles.
• Good knowledge of mobile architecture patterns (MVVM, MVP, MVC).
• Skilled with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Solid testing experience (Unit, Integration, UI Tests) using relevant tools such as XCTest or Espresso.
• Strong debugging capabilities using Xcode Instruments or Android Studio Debugger.
• Experience integrating RESTful APIs and third-party services.
• A robust portfolio demonstrating technical depth, innovation, and execution quality.

Attributes

• Strong leadership qualities with mentoring ability and clear communication.
• Excellent problem-solving mindset with a user-focused approach.
• Passion for continuous learning, exploring new technologies, and keeping up with mobile industry trends.

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