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.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior or Lead iOS Developer

• Strong experience building production iOS applications using UIKit / 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

Key Responsibilities

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 UIKit/ 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.

Technical Environment

Languages & Tools

• Swift

• Xcode

Frameworks

• Identity and authentication frameworks

Testing & Quality

• XCTest

• SwiftLint

Leadership Expectations

• 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