Senior Mobile Technical Lead

Bluegrass Digital|Posted 16 days ago

Skills and experience

Role:Engineering lead

Other roles:Full stack engineer, Software architect, Frontend engineer

Experience in role:9+ years

Language proficiency:English

Must-have skills:

React Native

Swift

JavaScript

Location and salary

Remote policy:Hybrid

Location of job:Randburg, South Africa

Visa requirements:Authorised to work in South Africa With status of citizen/passport holder

Visa sponsorship:Unable to sponsor visa

Employment type:Contract

Role description

We're seeking a dynamic and creative Senior Mobile Technical Lead to join our team on a long-term contract basis. You'll be working with a blue-chip client, taking ownership and leading multiple projects to drive growth and change within the business. This exciting role offers opportunities for blue-sky growth and POCs, perfect for those passionate about cutting-edge technologies.

As our ideal candidate, you'll bring 9+ years of experience in native mobile iOS (Swift), Android (Java, Kotlin), and Enterprise-level React Native development. Your expertise will span across architecting native mobile applications, React Native solutions, and headless web solutions using ReactJS and NextJS. You'll also be responsible for managing Azure infrastructure, ensuring optimal application performance, and leading DevOps initiatives.

We offer a hybrid work environment, with 2-3 days onsite in Randburg, Johannesburg. You'll have the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, lead and mentor a talented team, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes. If you're ready to take on a leadership role that combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, we'd love to hear from you.

About Bluegrass Digital

15-50 employees

Bluegrass Digital is a creative technology company working with leading international companies in the London, New York and Africa. Since 1996, we have been focused on delivering world-class software solutions for our clients from web and mobile development to custom applications and products.

We work on some of the most exciting and challenging projects in the country for clients around the world. It is all done from the luxury of our our Cape Town office. You will work in a strong and passionate team using latest technologies and development standards, striving to deliver quality build work. We have solid internal processes and deliver projects in both an agile and waterfall methodology.

Our core strength is developing web and mobile platforms for our clients supported by our key teams in planning & technical documentation, UX & UI Design, project management, QA and DevOps support. We are experienced in the delivery of enterprise WCMS platforms and certified partners in Sitecore, Umbraco and Episerver.

What we believe

Our core values include taking initiative, delivering excellence and actively seeking out innovation with the latest technologies. We are also passionate about the business and take on challenges with integrity. We are a family unit!

We may work hard, but we play hard too!

StarWars, Horror movies and the Xbox sometimes keep us at the office late. Good coffee, social gatherings and board games have us entertained! We do team spirit, music playlists and gelatos on the regular. We have a team of winning footballers who compete weekly in Fives Futbol leagues, fitness enthusiasts and do-gooder’s who thrive on social responsibility. Who wouldn’t want to be part of this amazing team? Join us!

Our interview process

Firstly, we conduct a brief telephonic interview. Secondly, you will have an interview with our Head of Development or Tech Director. Thirdly, you will meet our MD and other members of the team to ensure a culture fit. It is important both parties are happy and comfortable before we agree an offer.