Are you a passionate Senior to Lead level iOS Developer ready to take your career to the next level?
We are looking for a highly skilled Developer to join a dynamic, cross-functional team delivering world-class mobile applications within a fast-paced and innovative environment.
In this role, you will contribute to impactful projects used by large-scale organisations while collaborating with some of the best engineers in the industry.The Lead iOS Developer is responsible for the technical quality, delivery, and stability of the iOS platform within a cross-functional banking squad.
This role combines hands-on development, technical leadership, and stakeholder engagement to ensure scalable, secure, and high-quality mobile solutions.You will work alongside talented engineers, product specialists, and designers to deliver impactful mobile experiences used by thousands of customers.
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Proven experience as a Senior or Lead iOS Developer
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Strong experience building production iOS applications using UIKit / Swift
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Experience working in Agile / Scrum teams
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Experience integrating APIs and authentication services
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Strong understanding of mobile architecture and best practices
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Ability to mentor developers and influence technical decisions
Location Requirement
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Must be based in South Africa
Technical Leadership
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Lead iOS development within a cross-functional squad.
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Ensure alignment and collaboration with Android and backend teams.
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Take ownership of the iOS platform’s technical quality and architecture.
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Drive engineering best practices and code quality standards.
Delivery & Engineering
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Develop and maintain high-quality iOS applications using UIKit/ Swift and Xcode.
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Deliver complex features such as:
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User registration flows
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Device linking
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Identity and authentication integrations
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Ensure platform stability and production readiness.
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Upgrade and maintain frameworks to ensure long-term compatibility.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
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Work closely with product owners, designers, QA, and other engineers.
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Review requirements and challenge solutions to ensure scalability and sustainability.
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Communicate technical risks, trade-offs, and dependencies clearly to stakeholders.
Delivery Outcomes
Success in this role includes:
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Delivering major banking features with zero production defects at launch.
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Ensuring delivery timelines are met through proactive planning and coordination.
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Maintaining a highly stable and reliable mobile platform.
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Driving improvements in engineering practices and technical quality.
Languages & Tools
Frameworks
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Identity and authentication frameworks
Testing & Quality
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Strong technical ownership and accountability
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Mentoring and coaching other engineers
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Confident decision-making in regulated environments
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Clear communication with both technical and business stakeholders
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Commitment to engineering excellence
