Description
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED PERSONS FOR THE FOLLOWING FULL-TIME POST:

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

POST: MOBILE DEVELOPER – (1 POST)

REPORTING TO: SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities

Write clean, maintainable code for native (iOS/Android) or cross-platform (Flutter, React Native) mobile applications.
Translate designer wireframes, mockups, and prototypes into responsive, pixel-perfect user interfaces.
Connect mobile applications to backend services, databases, and third-party services using RESTful APIs or GraphQL.
Structure application codebases using scalable design patterns (e.g., MVVM, Clean Architecture, MVP).
Identify, troubleshoot, and fix application crashes, memory leaks, and performance bottlenecks.
Write unit, integration, and UI tests to ensure app stability and prevent regression errors.
Optimize memory usage, network calls, battery consumption, and rendering performance for low latency.
Prepare, package, and submit mobile applications to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, ensuring compliance with platform guidelines.
Update existing applications to support new versions of iOS/Android hardware, screen sizes, and operating system updates.
Set up and maintain automated build, testing, and deployment pipelines (e.g., Fastlane, GitHub Actions, Bitrise).
Implement local storage encryption, secure authentication (OAuth2), and safe HTTPS/TLS data transfer protocols.
Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, backend developers, and QA engineers in Agile/Scrum sprints.
Maintain documentation for codebases, system architecture, API contracts, and deployment workflows.
*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.


Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, or a related field from a recognised University.
2 years of experience as a mobile developer designing, building, and deploying applications to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store using clean mobile architecture patterns.