Mobile Application Lead

Salt • JavaScript • 2 months ago
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In office (South Africa)
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Staff · 5+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 3, 2026. Salt scores C on the Alion truth index.

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Founded in 2009, Salt is a global digital talent, recruitment, and workforce consultancy specializing in technology, creative, marketing, and sales staffing. Headquartered in London, United Kingdom - with an international network of offices spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America - the agency serves fast-scaling startups, mid-market companies, and multinational enterprises. Through its permanent and contract recruitment models, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), nearshore/offshore talent delivery (Salt: Labs), and strategic HR advisory services, it enables organizations to build, scale, and manage high-performing teams across AI, technology, and digital transformation initiatives.
welovesalt.com • HQ: London, United Kingdom • Recruiting & Staffing • Human Resources • Professional Services • 201-500 employees • Est. 2009

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Mobile Application Lead

Ref: JO-2607-362091

  • Environment:

    Hybrid

  • Contract Type:

    Permanent

  • Starts:

    2026-10-01

Mobile App Lead | Cape Town

Are you a React Native expert ready to lead, mentor, and shape the future of a high-impact mobile platform?

Do you thrive on building world-class mobile experiences while guiding a team of developers to deliver their best work?

Our client is an innovative South African technology company developing cutting-edge connected solutions that make a real impact on people’s everyday lives. They’re looking for a hands-on Mobile App Lead to drive the technical vision, lead a talented team, and deliver exceptional mobile experiences.

Tech Stack

  • React Native
  • Mobile APIs & Backend Integrations
  • App Store Deployment
  • Google Play Deployment
  • Mobile Architecture
  • Unit, Integration & End-to-End Testing
  • Modern AI-Powered Development Tools

What You’ll Do

  • Own the mobile architecture and technical roadmap
  • Lead and mentor a team of mobile developers
  • Develop high-quality applications using React Native
  • Drive code quality, testing, and best practices
  • Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams
  • Optimise performance, scalability, and user experience
  • Oversee the full mobile app lifecycle from development to release

What We’re Looking For

  • 5+ years of mobile development experience
  • Strong React Native expertise
  • Proven leadership and mentoring experience
  • Solid understanding of mobile architecture and backend integrations
  • Experience deploying applications to the App Store and Google Play
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Why Apply?

  • Work with cutting-edge technology
  • Lead impactful mobile products used by real customers
  • Join a collaborative, innovative, and fast-moving team
  • Enjoy excellent growth and learning opportunities
  • Make a tangible difference through technology

Think you’re the Mobile App Lead we’ve been searching for?

Apply now. We’d love to hear from you and chat about your next career move!

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