Software Developer - Mobile (iOS/Android)

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Training opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, South Africa, seeks a talented Software Developer specializing in mobile applications (iOS and/or Android) to join a collaborative team. You will design, build, and maintain high-quality apps delivering strong user experiences.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of mobile development experience with Swift/Objective-C or Kotlin/Java, familiarity with Xcode/Android Studio, Git, and an emphasis on UI/UX and performance optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of professional mobile application development experience on iOS (Swift/Objective-C) or Android (Kotlin/Java).
• Proficiency in at least one native mobile development language and its SDK.
• Experience with Xcode and Android Studio and Git version control.
• Understanding of mobile UI/UX, performance optimization, and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy native mobile applications for iOS and/or Android platforms.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes into interfaces.
• Integrate apps with backend services and APIs.
• Perform testing, debugging, and performance optimization.

Skills

Mobile development

Swift/Obj-C

Kotlin/Java

Xcode/Android Studio

Git

UI/UX basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Swift

Objective-C

Kotlin

Java

iOS/Android SDKs

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Software Developer specializing in mobile application development (iOS and/or Android) to join their team in Paarl . This role is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications that deliver exceptional user experiences. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to bring new features to life and continuously improve existing functionalities. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of mobile development lifecycles, excellent coding skills in Swift/Objective-C or Kotlin/Java, and a passion for creating intuitive and engaging mobile products. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful mobile projects within a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy native mobile applications for iOS and/or Android platforms.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into intuitive user interfaces.
• Integrate mobile applications with backend services and APIs.
• Perform thorough testing, debugging, and performance optimization of mobile applications.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile technology trends and advancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience in mobile application development (iOS with Swift/Objective-C or Android with Kotlin/Java).
• Proficiency in at least one native mobile development language and its associated SDK.
• Experience with mobile development tools (Xcode, Android Studio) and version control systems (Git).
• Understanding of mobile UI/UX principles, performance optimization, and security best practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate technical concepts clearly.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance-based reviews.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for training and attending mobile development conferences.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.