Senior to Lead iOS Developer ( South Africa )

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.

• Proven experience as a Senior or Lead iOS Developer

• Strong experience building production iOS applications using Swift

• Experience working in Agile / Scrum teams

• Experience integrating APIs and authentication services

• Strong understanding of mobile architecture and best practices

• Ability to mentor developers and influence technical decisions

Location Requirement

• Must be based in South Africa

Technical Leadership

• Lead iOS development within a cross functional squad.

• Ensure alignment and collaboration with Android and backend teams.

• Take ownership of the iOS platform's technical quality and architecture.

• Drive engineering best practices and code quality standards.

Delivery & Engineering

• Develop and maintain high quality iOS applications using Swift and Xcode.

• Deliver complex features such as:

  • User registration flows

  • Device linking

  • Identity and authentication integrations

• Ensure platform stability and production readiness.

• Upgrade and maintain frameworks to ensure long term compatibility.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with product owners, designers, QA, and other engineers.

• Review requirements and challenge solutions to ensure scalability and sustainability.

• Communicate technical risks, trade offs, and dependencies clearly to stakeholders.

Delivery Outcomes

Success in this role includes:

• Delivering major banking features with zero production defects at launch.

• Ensuring delivery timelines are met through proactive planning and coordination.

• Maintaining a highly stable and reliable mobile platform.

• Driving improvements in engineering practices and technical quality.

Languages & Tools

• Swift

• Xcode

Frameworks

• Identity and authentication frameworks

Testing & Quality

• XCTest

• SwiftLint

• Strong technical ownership and accountability

• Mentoring and coaching other engineers

• Confident decision making in regulated environments

• Clear communication with both technical and business stakeholders

• Commitment to engineering excellence