Cross-Platform Mobile App Developer - Hybrid

Minimum Skills and Experience

• Proven experience developing cross-platform mobile applications using Ionic and Vue.js.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript for application logic and backend development.
• Practical experience using Capacitor to build, configure and generate Android APKs.
• Sound knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and responsive mobile-interface design.
• Experience integrating mobile applications with RESTful APIs and third-party services.
• Understanding of backend development, including API design, authentication, data validation and error handling.
• Experience working with relational or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with Android Studio, Android SDK configuration, application permissions, signing certificates, and release builds.
• Ability to troubleshoot build failures, plugin compatibility issues, and device-specific problems.
• Experience using Git or another source-control platform.
• Knowledge of mobile application security, secure data storage, and safe API communication.
• Experience with unit testing, debugging, performance optimisation and application maintenance.
• Understanding of the mobile application development lifecycle, including development, testing, deployment, and version updates.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an Agile development team.

Advantageous Skills

• Experience with Node.js or a TypeScript-based backend framework such as NestJS.
• Experience generating Android App Bundles (AABs) and publishing applications to the Google Play Store.
• Knowledge of push notifications, biometric authentication, camera integration, geolocation and offline data synchronisation.
• Experience with automated build and deployment pipelines.
• Familiarity with application monitoring, analytics, and crash-reporting tools.
• Exposure to iOS application builds using Ionic, Vue and Capacitor.

Minimum Qualification and Experience

• A diploma or degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Development or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least three years’ software development experience, including practical mobile application development.
• A portfolio or examples of mobile applications developed using Ionic, Vue, TypeScript and Capacitor will be beneficial.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills with technical and business stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Pay: Up to R780 000,00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pretoria, Gauteng