Mobile Developer - Intermediate - iOS (Hybrid Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa) at Glucode

Overview

• We are committed to building cutting-edge solutions using the latest technologies and collaborating with like-minded professionals to deliver world-class products. We prioritize providing expert advice to our clients, improving efficiency, performance, and usability. In addition, we take ownership of troubleshooting issues and correcting software defects, using automated tests to ensure that our implementations are robust.

Responsibilities

• Develop software from requirements and specifications.
• Identify and eliminate software defects.
• Improve the quality of the codebase through refactoring and introducing unit and UI automation testing. 
• Keep up to date with the latest platform developments.
• Maintain and extend existing development activities. 
• Work with clients to determine project requirements. 
• Work closely with Delivery Managers and Designers on projects.
• Find reward in mentoring entry-level Developers.
• Contribute and participate in the engineering initiatives and events.

About You

• At Glucode we value individuals who are proactive and have a strong sense of responsibility. We encourage teamwork and collaboration, but we also believe in giving our employees the freedom to take the initiative and work on individual projects.
• The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is passionate about building apps that will have a positive impact on users' lives. You should have a strong background in programming and be able to demonstrate proficiency in a variety of programming languages. Knowledge of Flutter is a plus.
• Overall, the ideal candidate for this position is someone who is passionate about technology, has a strong work ethic, and is committed to delivering high-quality work that will have a positive impact on users' lives.

Core Requirements

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Objective-C/Swift/UIKit and other native iOS frameworks is mandatory.
• 3-5 years of experience in iOS development.
• Experience in using AppStore Connect: This means that you have experience in the process of submitting and managing iOS applications in the App Store.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Knowledge and proficiency in OOP principles, general software development, and TDD.
• Ability to perform automation tests to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Proficiency in creating and using CocoaPods/SwiftPM to manage dependencies and simplify software development.
• Expertise in source control systems and CI/CD to ensure smooth and efficient collaboration among team members.
• Demonstrated debugging and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve software issues.
• Ability to focus on deadlines and deliverables to ensure timely completion of tasks and project success.
• Desire to learn new technologies in order to continuously improve skills and stay relevant in the industry.

Advantageous Skills and Experience

• An understanding of implementing Flutter in native iOS projects.
• SwiftUI experience.