Senior Mobile Developer (Kotlin)

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Flexible working hours and remote work options

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Mobile Developer (Kotlin) to join a dynamic team in Johannesburg. The role entails developing and maintaining a chat-based mobile application, with a strong focus on usability and security. Candidates should have over 5 years of mobile development experience, particularly in Kotlin, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. This position offers competitive salary, opportunities for growth, and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mobile development focusing on Kotlin.
• Strong understanding of security best practices in mobile development.
• Experience with chat-based applications and complex UI/UX design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the chat-based mobile application using Kotlin.
• Collaborate with designers and backend developers.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Monitor, optimize, and improve application performance.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Monitor, optimise, and improve application performance.
• Stay updated with industry trends to keep the app competitive.

Skills

Kotlin

Android development

Security best practices in mobile development

Chat-based applications

UI/UX design

RESTful APIs

Third-party libraries and APIs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Hire Resolve's client is looking for a Senior Mobile Developer (Kotlin) to join their dynamic team in Johannesburg, GP. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining our chat-based mobile application. You will work closely with our design and backend teams to deliver a seamless and secure user experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain our chat-based mobile application using Kotlin.
• Collaborate with designers and backend developers to create a cohesive and secure user experience.
• Implement complex front-end features with a strong focus on usability and performance.
• Ensure the security of the application through best practices and advanced security measures.
• Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers.
• Continuously monitor, optimise, and improve application performance.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our application remains competitive.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in mobile development with a strong focus on Kotlin.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Kotlin and Android development.
  • Strong understanding of security best practices in mobile development.
  • Experience with chat-based applications and complex UI/UX design.
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect mobile applications to backend services.
  • Experience with third-party libraries and APIs.
  • Knowledge of the mobile development lifecycle, from design to deployment and maintenance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Flexible working hours and remote work options

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Apply for this role today, contact Gaby Turner at [e-mail] or Carmen Schafer at [e-mail]
• Alternatively, you may send your CV directly to [e-mail]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.