Senior iOS Developer - Hybrid JHB
We are looking for a SenioriOS Developer to join our growing mobile engineering team. This role is ideal for a developer with solid foundational experience who can contribute to production-grade mobile applications, work within established codebases, and collaborate effectively in a team-driven delivery environment.
You will be responsible for building high-quality, scalable iOS applications while continuously improving your technical depth across Swift, architecture, testing, and modern mobile development practices.
Why Join DVT?
Work on innovative projects with global industry leaders
Collaborate with top developers in a supportive and forward-thinking environment
Access to continuous learning and career development opportunities
Be part of a culture of innovation where your ideas and impact truly matter
Thrive in a team that values excellence, creativity, and collaboration
This is your opportunity to redefine mobile development and shape the future of software engineering. If you're ready to elevate your career and make a real impact, apply today and become part of DVT’s journey of excellence.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Develop and enhance iOS applications using UIKit and SwiftUI
Collaborate with designers, backend engineers, and product stakeholders to deliver seamless user experiences
Write clean, maintainable, and testable code aligned to industry best practices
Integrate RESTful APIs and support WebView-based journeys where required
Participate in SDLC processes, including estimation, development, code reviews, testing, and release cycles
Support debugging, troubleshooting, and production issue resolution using a structured approach
Contribute to team-based delivery, adhering to shared coding standards, Git workflows, and engineering practices
Stay up to date with industry trends and contribute to innovation within the mobile practice
Required Experience & Skills
Core iOS Development
6+ years’ experience in iOS/mobile development
Strong knowledge of iOS native frameworks and first-party APIs
Experience with UIKit and/or SwiftUI in production environments
Solid understanding of app lifecycle, navigation, and UI performance considerations
Swift & Language Fundamentals
Strong understanding of Swift fundamentals, including:
Structs vs classes, protocols, and abstraction
Memory management (ARC, retain cycles)
Error handling and collections
Experience with modern concurrency (async/await, GCD, or Combine)
Architecture & Code Quality
Experience working with MVVM or similar architectural patterns
Understanding of separation of concerns and modular application design
Ability to work within an existing codebase and adapt to established patterns
Exposure to clean code principles and design patterns
Testing & Delivery
Experience with unit testing concepts and frameworks
Understanding of mocking, dependency injection, and testable code design
Familiarity with Git workflows, code reviews, and collaborative development practices
Mobile Engineering Fundamentals
Understanding of API integration and asynchronous data handling
Awareness of mobile security best practices (secure storage, authentication, data handling)
Exposure to versioning, release processes, and CI/CD principles
Nice to Have
Experience with SwiftUI advanced concepts (state management, lifecycle handling, localisation)
Familiarity with dependency injection frameworks
Exposure to analytics, monitoring, or crash reporting tools
Experience working in large-scale or enterprise environments
Additional Experience
Authentication and security experience would be beneficial
Security and role-based feature provisioning experience would be beneficial
Key Competencies
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
Ability to explain technical decisions and trade-offs clearly
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Comfortable working in structured, team-based delivery environments
Passion for continuous learning and improvement
What Success Looks Like
You can contribute meaningfully to an existing codebase with minimal ramp-up
You actively participate in team discussions, code reviews, and delivery
You demonstrate growth in technical depth, testing practices, and architectural understanding
You take ownership of features from development through to production support
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