Senior Mobile Developer (iOS)

Platform45; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform45 is seeking a Senior Mobile Developer (iOS) to lead the design and delivery of high-quality iOS applications for diverse clients. You’ll mentor teammates, champion best practices, and own parts of the architecture from concept to production.

You’ll collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to ship robust apps, optimize performance, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of native iOS (Swift) development with App Store releases.
• Expertise in Swift and Objective-C with iOS SDK knowledge.
• Experience with MVC, MVVM, VIPER and SOLID principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and maintenance of scalable iOS apps.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance.
• Collaborate with product, UX/UI, and backend teams.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure quality assurance.
• Mentor junior developers and uphold coding standards.
• Gather client requirements and translate to technical solutions.
• Stay updated on industry trends and apply improvements.

Skills

Swift

Objective-C

Problem solving

Communication

Mentorship

Team leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Unit testing

RESTful APIs

Job description

SENIOR MOBILE DEVELOPER (iOS)

Department: Delivery

Reports to: Technical Lead and Line Manager

WHO PLATFORM45 IS

We are responsible for code changing the lives of people around the world, every day. We solve complex problems and build big ideas. We believe in the ability of technology to make the world a better place; we’re driven to rip through conformity and create new solutions, and smarter habits. We know why we’re here: To unleash the potential of people through the power of technology. We are people multiplied by the power of tech and together we are changing the world.

CONTEXT | THE ROLE

Being a developer is not just about the ‘code’. At Platform45, our developers are all-rounders who can write exceptional, well-designed, and testable code but also collaborate effectively within their team and with others. Over and above the technical know-how, you’ll need good verbal and written skills as you build up relationships with our clients. At Platform45, we treat our clients like partners - they’re an important part of the team and we strive to work together to build something beautiful. As a senior developer, it’s always important to keep learning, whether that means new language platforms, keeping ahead of industry trends and methodologies, or other facets of the tech stack - our goal is to develop the best products to solve our client’s needs.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES | THE WHAT & THE HOW

The Essentials

• Software Development
  • Lead the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of scalable and robust iOS applications that meet client requirements and industry standards.
• Technical Leadership
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles.
  • The ability to take full responsibility for a project.
  • Being able to problem-solve and self-correct where needed.
  • Ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability of iOS applications by following best coding practices and design patterns (MVC, MVVM, etc.)
• Solution Architecture
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define system architecture, identify technical requirements, and design innovative solutions that address complex business challenges.
• Collaboration
  • Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, and backend developers to define and implement new features and enhance existing ones.
• Code Review and Quality Assurance
  • Conduct code reviews, perform thorough testing, and implement quality assurance processes to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of software applications.
  • Write unit and integration tests to ensure app quality and reliability, and optimise performance for different devices and iOS versions.
• Requirement Analysis
  • Work closely with clients to understand their needs, gather requirements, and propose technical solutions that align with their objectives and budget constraints.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in software development, and leverage this knowledge to enhance our development standards, processes, and capabilities.
• Mandating:
  • Provide mentorship of junior / less experienced developers assisting them in growing their technical expertise and providing them with guidance on adherence to best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles.

Technical Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or provable, self-taught development skills with a good understanding of how systems work.
• 7+ years of work experience in Native iOS (Swift), with a proven track record of delivering successful apps to the App Store.
• Expertise in Swift and Objective-C, with deep knowledge of the iOS SDK and Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines.
• Strong experience with mobile architecture patterns (MVC, MVVM, VIPER) and design principles (SOLID, DRY, etc.).
• Experience with advanced iOS frameworks such as Core Data, Core Animation, and Core Location.
• Expertise in integrating RESTful APIs and managing third-party libraries.
• Proven experience in performance optimization, memory management, and debugging iOS applications.
• Experience with version control (Git), continuous integration (CI/CD), and automated testing tools.
• Having experience working within a high-growth tech startup would be an advantage.
• Have brilliant problem-solving abilities that take product design, process, and technical aspects into account.
• Have the ability to clearly articulate solutions for a technical and non-technical audience.

Critical Competencies

• You have an entrepreneurial mindset and can understand the business value of a project.
• You have the ability to research and develop new products and modifications to existing software when needed.
• You are someone who is motivated, energetic, and always focussed on the task at hand.
• A strategic thinker who can work under pressure, independently problem solve, and draw knowledge from a broad range of experiences.
• A proactive, continuous, and quick learner who is genuinely excited about industry trends and has a passion for technology and knowledge.
• A resourceful, ‘big-picture’ thinker who considers how the code that is written will have an impact later on.
• Good communication and teamwork are critical - you’ll not only be dealing with developers but also designers, product owners, clients, and other key stakeholders.
• Play a mentorship role to our interns, juniors, and other less-experienced engineers.