Mobile App Developer (Africa) Contract

About the Opportunity

Our staffing agency is recruiting on behalf of a leading client for an experienced Mobile App Developer to design, build, and maintain high‑quality mobile applications. This role is ideal for a developer who combines strong technical expertise with a user‑centric mindset and thrives in fast‑paced, collaborative environments. The position includes responsibility for implementing and maintaining secure payment integrations within mobile applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy mobile applications for iOS, Android, or cross‑platform environments depending on project needs.
• Build and maintain payment integration features, including secure transaction flows, third‑party payment SDKs, and compliance with platform and industry standards.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend teams to translate requirements into functional, intuitive mobile experiences.
• Integrate mobile applications with APIs, third‑party services, and backend systems.
• Optimize applications for performance, responsiveness, and scalability across devices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues throughout the development lifecycle.
• Maintain clean, well‑documented, and reusable code following best practices and coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.
• Manage app store submissions, updates, and release cycles for iOS and/or Android.
• Stay current with emerging mobile technologies, frameworks, and industry trends.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of professional experience in mobile application development.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following:
• iOS: Swift, SwiftUI, Objective‑C, Xcode
• Android: Kotlin, Java, Android Studio
• Cross‑Platform: React Native, Flutter, Dart
• Experience integrating payment gateways or SDKs (Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Braintree, etc.).
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX principles and platform guidelines.
• Experience integrating REST APIs, JSON, and third‑party SDKs.
• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for mobile deployments.
• Knowledge of mobile security best practices, authentication, and data protection.
• Experience with Firebase, AWS Mobile, or Azure Mobile services.
• Background in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Prior experience publishing apps to the App Store or Google Play.
• Familiarity with PCI‑compliant development practices.

Core Competencies

• Problem‑solving and analytical thinking
• Strong attention to detail
• Creativity in designing user‑friendly mobile experiences
• Clear communication and teamwork
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Adaptability in evolving technical environments