Senior Mobile Software Engineer

Entelect; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Johannesburg is looking for a Senior Mobile Software Engineer to develop world-class mobile applications for top organizations. This role requires at least 6 years of experience, a strong foundation in software engineering, and excellent collaboration skills. The firm promotes a culture of growth and innovation, providing competitive compensation packages and opportunities for continuous development. Flexibility in working conditions is also offered, making it an appealing opportunity for experienced professionals.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Twice-yearly salary increases

Access to employee wellness programmes

Commission incentives for business development leads

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience as a software engineer in an enterprise environment.
• Proficiency in software engineering fundamentals and a commitment to clean code and best practices.
• Mastery of various technologies with the agility to adapt to new frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop world‑class mobile applications for leading organizations in South Africa.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to tackle complex business challenges and drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor and nurture colleagues to uphold standards of excellence and accountability.

Skills

Software engineering fundamentals

Collaboration and communication

Customer-facing ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related fields

Tools

Kotlin

Java

Swift

Flutter

React Native

Ionic/Capacitor

Room

Firebase

Job description

Overview

Senior Mobile Software Engineer at Entelect – Exciting Opportunity to elevate your career in a culture of growth, collaboration, and innovation. Join a multidisciplinary environment that encourages versatility, provides individual attention to career development, and offers direct access to leadership.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leveraging your expertise to develop world‑class mobile applications for leading organisations in South Africa.
• Exploring methods to enhance product quality through containerisation and continuous integration, fostering a streamlined DevOps culture.
• Engaging in various stages of the SDLC – from system design to analysis, scoping, and estimation.
• Researching innovative technologies and implementing them in projects to drive innovation.
• Demonstrating maturity, motivation, and leadership in the workplace while championing change and fostering a collaborative culture.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to tackle complex business challenges and drive continuous improvement.
• Mentoring and nurturing colleagues to uphold standards of excellence and accountability.
• Building strong relationships with customers, understanding their needs, managing expectations, and identifying opportunities for service improvements.
• Ensuring compliance with data security and industry regulations.

What We Need from You

• A bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum 6 years of experience as a software engineer in an enterprise environment.
• Proficiency in software engineering fundamentals and a commitment to clean code and best practices.
• Mastery of various technologies with the agility to adapt to new frameworks.
• Ability to architect and structure small projects within an enterprise environment.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with a drive for continual improvement.
• Hybrid working model: working from the office on average 2–3 times per week.
• A strong customer‑facing ability.
• Flexibility to work across a variety of different environments and tooling.

What You’ll Get from Us

• A competitive compensation package with twice‑yearly salary increases and guaranteed bonuses.
• Tenure‑based loyalty leave.
• Access to employee wellness programmes and rewards for professional development.
• Commission incentives for successful business development leads and employee referrals.
• Hands‑on support from leadership through regular one‑on‑ones and quarterly reviews.
• Continuous development programmes offering training in leadership and technical skills.
• Exposure to enterprise projects across multiple domains and problem spaces for South Africa's most esteemed organisations.
• Popular but not limited to: Languages – Kotlin, Java, Swift; Frameworks – Flutter, React Native, Ionic/Capacitor; Databases – Room, Firebase.

What to Expect from the Recruitment Process

Our aim is to make the recruitment process as efficient as possible, keeping you informed every step of the way. The stages are:

• Initial conversation with our talent team to get to know you better and introduce you to Entelect and all we have to offer.
• 1.5‑hour in‑person technical interview at one of our offices where you will meet some of our leadership team.
• If we’re both aligned, we wrap up with salary discussions and present you with an offer of employment.

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Senior Software Engineer – Johannesburg, Gauteng

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Engineering, Information Technology, and Consulting. Industries: IT Services, IT Consulting, and Software Development.