Intermediate iOS Developer - Hybrid JHB

We are looking for an Intermediate iOS Developer to join our growing mobile engineering team. This role is ideal for a developer with solid foundational experience who can contribute to production-grade mobile applications, work within established codebases, and collaborate effectively in a team-driven delivery environment.

You will be responsible for building high-quality, scalable iOS applications while continuously improving your technical depth across Swift, architecture, testing, and modern mobile development practices.

Why Join DVT?

• Work on innovative projects with global industry leaders

• Collaborate with top developers in a supportive and forward-thinking environment

• Access to continuous learning and career development opportunities

• Be part of a culture of innovation where your ideas and impact truly matter

• Thrive in a team that values excellence, creativity, and collaboration

This is your opportunity to redefine mobile development and shape the future of software engineering. If you're ready to elevate your career and make a real impact, apply today and become part of DVT’s journey of excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance iOS applications using UIKit and SwiftUI

• Collaborate with designers, backend engineers, and product stakeholders to deliver seamless user experiences

• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code aligned to industry best practices

• Integrate RESTful APIs and support WebView-based journeys where required

• Participate in SDLC processes, including estimation, development, code reviews, testing, and release cycles

• Support debugging, troubleshooting, and production issue resolution using a structured approach

• Contribute to team-based delivery, adhering to shared coding standards, Git workflows, and engineering practices

• Stay up to date with industry trends and contribute to innovation within the mobile practice

Required Experience & Skills

Core iOS Development

• 2–4 years’ experience in iOS/mobile development

• Strong knowledge of iOS native frameworks and first-party APIs

• Experience with UIKit and/or SwiftUI in production environments

• Solid understanding of app lifecycle, navigation, and UI performance considerations

Swift & Language Fundamentals

• Strong understanding of Swift fundamentals, including:

  • Structs vs classes, protocols, and abstraction

  • Memory management (ARC, retain cycles)

  • Error handling and collections

• Experience with modern concurrency (async/await, GCD, or Combine)

Architecture & Code Quality

• Experience working with MVVM or similar architectural patterns

• Understanding of separation of concerns and modular application design

• Ability to work within an existing codebase and adapt to established patterns

• Exposure to clean code principles and design patterns

Testing & Delivery

• Experience with unit testing concepts and frameworks

• Understanding of mocking, dependency injection, and testable code design

• Familiarity with Git workflows, code reviews, and collaborative development practices

Mobile Engineering Fundamentals

• Understanding of API integration and asynchronous data handling

• Awareness of mobile security best practices (secure storage, authentication, data handling)

• Exposure to versioning, release processes, and CI/CD principles

Nice to Have

• Experience with SwiftUI advanced concepts (state management, lifecycle handling, localisation)

• Familiarity with dependency injection frameworks

• Exposure to analytics, monitoring, or crash reporting tools

• Experience working in large-scale or enterprise environments

Key Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

• Ability to explain technical decisions and trade-offs clearly

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills

• Comfortable working in structured, team-based delivery environments

• Passion for continuous learning and improvement

What Success Looks Like

• You can contribute meaningfully to an existing codebase with minimal ramp-up

• You actively participate in team discussions, code reviews, and delivery

• You demonstrate growth in technical depth, testing practices, and architectural understanding

• You take ownership of features from development through to production support

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