Senior Software Developer - Mobile (Android)

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a Senior Software Developer specializing in Android to design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile apps. You will work with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver engaging Android experiences that are scalable and robust.

The role requires 5+ years in mobile Android development with Kotlin/Java proficiency, deep Android SDK knowledge, and hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and modern libraries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in mobile application development for Android.
• Proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java, and deep understanding of the Android SDK.
• Experience with Android UI design principles, JSON, RESTful APIs, and third-party libraries.
• Familiarity with cloud messaging and push notification technologies.
• Strong understanding of software development best practices and the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain advanced Android applications using Kotlin or Java.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs to improve application performance.
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

Android SDK

RESTful APIs

JSON

Android UI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Android Studio

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented and experienced Senior Software Developer specializing in Android mobile development to join their innovative team in Soweto . This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications for the Android platform. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver engaging and user-friendly mobile experiences. This is a prime opportunity for a skilled developer to contribute to impactful mobile projects, shape the future of our mobile offerings, and grow within a company that values creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain advanced Android applications using Kotlin or Java.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs to improve application performance.
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in mobile application development for Android.
• Proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java, and deep understanding of the Android SDK.
• Experience with Android UI design principles, JSON, RESTful APIs, and third-party libraries.
• Familiarity with cloud messaging and push notification technologies.
• Strong understanding of software development best practices and the software development lifecycle.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Hybrid work model allowing for a blend of office and remote work in Soweto .
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and attending industry events.
• Work on cutting-edge mobile technologies and contribute to user-facing products.