Senior Mobile Software Engineer

At Scrums.com (formerly SovTech), we believe the future of software lies in the talent, innovation, and creativity found on the African continent.
For over a decade, we have been pioneering world-class software development for a global audience.
We are the leading custom software development company from Africa that, like any great tech company, was founded in a garage.
Scrums.com has now grown to more than 350 of the best AI-powered software engineering experts, building world-class platforms for growing businesses across four cities on three continents.
Looking ahead, we remain committed to growing Africa's tech ecosystems.
Africa is home to the world's youngest population, with over 50% of Africans under the age of 25.
Recent estimates indicate there are over 700,000 professional software developers across Africa today.
That number is projected to double by 2025.
We believe in the future of African tech talent and the impact it will have on scaling global companies.
Accelerating business growth with expert tech talent Trusted by 400+ companies, Scrums.com helps businesses scale with our cloud-based engineering subscription platform, offering consistent, cost-effective AI-powered experts, teams, and reliable developer analytics.
Our Culture Our culture is underpinned by 8 core values.
Earth's leading software company from Africa- that's where we're going.
Why Join Our Team? Be part of a dynamic, people-first team that's showcasing and advancing Africa's tech landscape on the global scale.
At Scrums.com, we celebrate your individuality, empower your decision-making, and create meaningful experiences.
Together, we're driving innovation and building exceptional teams.
Take a look at some of the highlights:
At Scrums.com, we champion an empowered workplace where you shape the culture, influence decisions on tech stacks, and take charge of user testing—all while working from wherever you thrive best across our interconnected Guilds.Our distributed teams span South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and other parts of the continent, showcasing the diversity and brilliance of African talent.The Scrums.com Vibes Annual Foos-Fest ? : Showcase your skills at our legendary Foosball Festival and take home quirky, sought-after awards.AI-Powered Hackathons : Collaborate with your team to create innovative, market-ready products in just 24 hours—all while enjoying live music and family-friendly fun.Year-End Celebrations? : Reflect and connect at our unforgettable year-end events, a decade-old tradition we continue to cherish.Popcorn Fridays, Dev Chats, and Braais : Bond with colleagues over insightful discussions and sizzling good vibes.Fluid Clubs : Join like-minded peers in activities like hiking, running, and more to foster shared interests beyond work.Weekly All-Hands : Stay inspired and in the loop with our weekly All-Hands sessions that bring us together as one team.Explore Week : Our annual tradition encourages you to work from anywhere around the globe for one exciting week—freedom meets inspiration!Scrums.com Rewards & Recognition Stacos (our company currency) : Reward and recognise your peers with Stacos and exchange them for cool vouchers to celebrate accomplishments big and small.Commission Incentives : Unlock attractive rewards for successful business development leads and employee referrals.Continued Career Growth & Support Internal AI Platforms : We empower our teams with access to both closed and open source LLM's that make work easier and empower your professional growth.
We love AI!High-Performance Culture : Stay aligned and on track with OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and structured annual reviews.Personalized Mentorship : Receive dedicated guidance from leadership and the Talent Success Team through one-on-one sessions and quarterly check-ins tailored to your career aspirations.Our teams are powered by AI—Transforming How We Work Our teams embrace cutting-edge AI platforms, agents and tools, creating smarter workflows and accelerating career development with AI.OpenAI, Anthropic, Llama - we use them all so choose what suits you best!You don't need your own licenses - we cover the costs and have our own internal AI platforms that gives you access to them all in a secure environment.Outstanding Employee Benefits* Discovery Medical Aid : Prioritizing your health with the best care.Half-Day Birthday Leave : Celebrate your special day with an afternoon off!Family responsibility & Parental Benefits : Providing full support for a meaningful work-life balance.*Please note: Benefits may vary depending on employment type
Join us and be part of a dynamic, supportive team that's making waves across Africa. Project Specific Details At Scrums.com, we are at the forefront of delivering innovative, world-class software solutions, and we're looking for talented Mobile Developers to join our team.
This role is ideal for individuals passionate about mobile technologies, experienced in both native iOS and Android development, and eager to make an impact on our in-person payment product offerings.
As a Mobile Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Managers, Architects, and DevOps engineers, to deliver robust and scalable enterprise solutions.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment that values creativity and innovation, this role is for you.
Contract Length: 6 months (possibility of renewal)
Work Model: Onsite
Qualifications: BSc degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Experience: 4+ years of experience in mobile development (native iOS and Android), Certifications are advantageous.
Key skills Required: Android SDKJavaiOS Development (Swift, Objective-C)RESTful APIsAWS Cloud Services (Lambda, EC2, S3)Flutter and DartMobile App Performance OptimizationThird-Party Libraries integrationUnit TestingWhat you will be doing: End-to-End Mobile App Development: Design, build, and maintain mobile applications for native Android (Java) and iOS (Swift/Objective-C) platforms, ensuring exceptional performance and user experience.Architect, develop and deploy scalable mobile solutions that meet client and product requirements.Integration with Backend Services: Collaborate with backend teams to integrate mobile applications with RESTful APIs, microservices, and other server-side systems.Work with AWS services like Lambda, EC2, and S3 for seamless cloud-based integrations.Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with Product Managers to understand feature requirements and translate them into technical designs.Collaborate with Architects and DevOps engineers to ensure the smooth deployment of mobile applications using CI/CD pipelines.Performance and Reliability: Conduct thorough unit testing to validate the robustness of the code, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability.Monitor and optimize app performance, resolving bugs, and improving app efficiency to meet high user expectations.Technical Documentation: Document designs, technical implementations, and processes to ensure maintainability and knowledge sharing within the team.Emerging Technologies and Trends: Stay updated on mobile development best practices, frameworks, and emerging technologies.Contribute to discussions on adopting cross-platform solutions like Flutter and Dart to complement native development.What you will need to succeed: Payment Systems Expertise: Payment gateways, real-time transaction processing, and mobile wallet integration (e.g., Apple Pay, Google Pay).Security and Compliance: PCI DSS, GDPR, POPIA, encryption, and fraud prevention.Technical Skills: Third-party payment APIs, queuing technologies (RabbitMQ, Kafka), and secure app development.Industry Knowledge: Trends in digital payments, cryptocurrency, and blockchain.Soft Skills: Stakeholder collaboration, problem-solving in high-pressure environments, and adaptability to industry changes.Talent Acquisition Process: Application Stage: Share your profile with us.
Share your info with us and our culture team will do a preliminary assessment on YOU.
If we think it's a good match, we'll set up a technical & culture screening.
Technical & Culture Screening: Get to know each other ?
Depending on what you do and what you send us, we'll look for ways to showcase your skills internally to the teams looking to hire you.
Technical Assessment: Prove your abilities.
You will be assessed according to the role applying for.
Client interview: Technical interview to understand your abilities.
A technical interview designed to assess your skills and capabilities.
You'll meet with the client to discuss the project and determine if there is alignment between your expertise and the project requirements.
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Online, in person, sometimes people even join us for drinks on Friday.
Either way, we want to meet you and understand you better.

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