Mobile Engineer

Praekelt

. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to transform requirements into functional, scalable solutions .

Posted 11/10/2026contractJohannesburg • South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mobile development with proficiency in Swift, Kotlin, and cross-platform frameworks like React Native. Capable of leading architectural design for scalable mobile systems while ensuring effective collaboration across teams.

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Mobile Development ExperienceProficiency In Swift/Objective-C/Kotlin/JavaAPI Integration With RESTful ServicesCloud Services Experience With AWS/Google Cloud/AzureCI/CD Pipeline Experience

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Hard Skills

Mobile Programming LanguagesMobile SDK KnowledgeVersion Control Expertise Using GitTesting MethodologiesApp Store Deployment ExperienceBackend Development Knowledge In Python/ElixirCross-Platform Development ExperiencePerformance OptimizationArchitecture DesignAPI Integration

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsTeam PlayerCollaborative Working

Tools & Technologies

FigmaSketchDjangoDRFPhoenixAWSGoogle CloudAzureReact NativeFlutter

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree In Software Engineering

Industry Keywords

AgileScrumMobile Platform ArchitecturePerformance TuningMonitoringTroubleshootingClient EngagementContinuous ImprovementKnowledge SharingDeployment Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidAWSAzureCloudDjangoElixirFlutteriOSJavaKotlinObjective-CPythonReactReact NativeSwift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to transform requirements into functional, scalable solutions
Contribute to analysis, design, development, testing, and other product development activities internally and with customers
Independently execute the outcomes of product development activities
Provide expertise in mobile platform architecture, performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting
Lead code reviews, architecture reviews, and technical discussions to drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
Lead end-to-end architectural design of complex mobile systems for scalability, performance, and maintainability
Drive client engagement sessions when needed to understand their technology stack, capabilities, and standard requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
3-5+ years of mobile development experience with a proven track record of shipped applications
Proficiency in mobile programming languages (Swift/Objective-C for iOS, Kotlin/Java for Android, or React Native/Flutter)
Mobile SDK knowledge, including platform-specific APIs, frameworks, and development tools
Version control expertise using Git and collaborative development workflows
API integration experience with RESTful services
Understanding of testing methodologies, including unit testing, integration testing, and debugging techniques
App store deployment experience with Apple App Store and Google Play Store submission processes
Background in Agile/Scrum delivery environments
Good communication skills and a team player who supports collaborative ways of working across the engineering team and the rest of the company
Proficiency in designing for scalability, availability, and performance optimisation
Experience integrating with AI platforms
Cross-platform development experience with React Native, Flutter, Xamarin, or similar frameworks
Backend development knowledge in Python or Elixir, and frameworks such as Django, DRF, or Phoenix
UI/UX design understanding with experience in design tools like Figma or Sketch
Cloud services experience with AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure mobile services
CI/CD pipeline experience with automated testing and deployment processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid remote position within a fast-paced and dynamic multi-cultural environment
Great leadership with passionate, talented colleagues
Comprehensive training program and regular performance reviews to facilitate your success
Competitive benefits, including 4.5-day work weeks and allowances for remote working
Access to development opportunities and so much more