Senior Mobile Developer (iOS/Android)

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training & development

Generous annual leave

Sandton office culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Senior Mobile Developer with expertise in iOS or Android to design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile apps that deliver exceptional user experiences. You will collaborate with a talented team to build scalable, performant apps, stay current with platform guidelines, publish apps on App Store or Google Play, and contribute to UX-focused solutions.

Strong problem solving, code quality, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in mobile application development (iOS or Android).
• Proven experience building and publishing apps on the App Store or Google Play Store.
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX design principles and platform-specific guidelines.
• Experience with mobile development frameworks, tools, and SDKs.
• Proficiency in version control systems like Git.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain advanced iOS applications using Swift/Objective-C or Android applications using Kotlin/Java.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new mobile features.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code adhering to platform-specific best practices.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of the applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks, fix bugs, and improve application performance.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile technology trends and advancements.

Skills

Mobile development (iOS/Android)

Swift/Obj-C or Kotlin/Java

App publishing (App Store/Play Store)

UI/UX design understanding

Git version control

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Xcode

Android Studio

Swift/Obj-C SDKs

Kotlin/Java SDKs

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Mobile Developer with expertise in either iOS or Android development to join their innovative team in Sandton . You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications that deliver exceptional user experiences. This role requires a deep understanding of mobile development best practices, platform-specific guidelines, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about mobile technology, driven by user satisfaction, and committed to producing polished, performant, and scalable mobile applications that meet business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain advanced iOS applications using Swift/Objective-C or Android applications using Kotlin/Java.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new mobile features.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code adhering to platform-specific best practices.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of the applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks, fix bugs, and improve application performance.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile technology trends and advancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in mobile application development (iOS or Android).
• Proven experience building and publishing apps on the App Store or Google Play Store.
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX design principles and platform-specific guidelines.
• Experience with mobile development frameworks, tools, and SDKs.
• Proficiency in version control systems like Git.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund, and other employee benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in mobile technologies.
• Generous annual leave and other company perks.
• A vibrant and collaborative work environment in the heart of Sandton .