Senior Mobile Software Engineer (Flutter)

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance seeks a Senior Mobile Software Engineer to design, build, and improve mobile apps for Android and iOS. You will collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers, contributing to technical direction, best practices, and long-term product success.

You will build apps with Flutter and Dart, advance features, and mentor junior engineers in an Agile, hybrid work setting. A strong focus on performance and user experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of mobile application development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Flutter and Dart.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain mobile applications using Flutter and Dart.
• Develop new features and enhance existing functionality.
• Write clean, scalable, maintainable code.
• Optimise performance, reliability, and user experience.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Mentor intermediate and junior developers.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices.
• Collaborate across front-end, back-end, product, and design teams.
• Contribute to Agile ceremonies and delivery processes.
• Drive software quality through testing and continuous improvement.
• Stay current with emerging mobile technologies and development trends.

Skills

Flutter

Dart

iOS & Android

Bloc/Cubit state management

RESTful APIs

SDLC

Agile

Mentoring

Gaming interest

Education

Relevant Degree or Diploma in Software Engineering

Tools

Flutter

Dart

Job description

Job Description:

As a Senior Mobile Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and improving mobile applications across both Android and iOS platforms.

Working closely with Product Managers, Designers, Technical Leads, and Software Engineers, you will help deliver high-quality mobile solutions while contributing to technical direction, engineering best practices, and long-term product success.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining mobile applications using Flutter and Dart
• Developing new features and enhancing existing functionality
• Writing clean, scalable, and maintainable code
• Optimising application performance, reliability, and user experience
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical challenges
• Mentoring and supporting intermediate and junior developers
• Participating in code reviews and contributing to engineering best practices
• Collaborating across front-end, back-end, product, and design teams
• Contributing to Agile ceremonies and delivery processes
• Driving software quality through testing and continuous improvement
• Staying current with emerging mobile technologies and development trends

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on mobile products used at scale
• Influence technical decisions and engineering standards
• Collaborate with highly skilled software engineers in a supportive environment
• Hybrid working model that supports flexibility and work-life balance
• Opportunity to mentor developers and expand your technical leadership skills
• Exposure to modern mobile engineering practices and technologies
• Strong focus on learning, innovation, and long-term career growth

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years’ of mobile application development experience
• Strong proficiency in Flutter and Dart
• Experience developing applications for both iOS and Android platforms
• Experience with Bloc, Cubit, or similar state management frameworks
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and web technologies
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Experience working within Agile software development environments
• Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring abilities
• Passion for building high-quality software and exceptional user experiences
• An interest in gaming would be advantageous

Qualification:

• Relevant Degree, Diploma, or equivalent software engineering experience
• Minimum 5+ years’ of professional mobile development experience