Job summary

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Mobile Software Engineer in Kenya.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced mobile engineers to contribute to a high-impact, time-sensitive project involving the development of robust native applications. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless, high-performance mobile experiences across iOS or Android platforms. You’ll play a key role in integrating complex backend systems and ensuring reliability, scalability, and responsiveness. The environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and innovation-driven, offering autonomy and flexibility in a fully remote setup. This contract position is ideal for self-motivated professionals who thrive in dynamic, global projects and enjoy solving complex technical challenges. Your work will directly influence the success of a critical product initiative at scale.

Accountabilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality native mobile applications for iOS or Android platforms
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver seamless user experiences
• Integrate mobile applications with backend services, APIs, and third-party systems for reliable data exchange
• Translate UI/UX designs into responsive, performant, and maintainable mobile code
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve performance issues, bugs, and system bottlenecks
• Contribute to architectural decisions and promote best practices in mobile development
• Ensure application scalability, security, and optimal performance across devices

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in native mobile development (iOS or Android)
• For iOS: Strong proficiency in Swift, UIKit, SwiftUI, and understanding of iOS SDK and design guidelines
• For Android: Strong proficiency in Kotlin (and/or Java), Android SDK, and modern architecture components
• Proven experience integrating mobile apps with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, or complex backend systems
• Solid understanding of mobile performance optimization, debugging, and testing practices
• Strong communication skills in English and ability to collaborate in distributed teams
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and capable of managing tasks independently in a remote environment
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Fastlane, Bitrise, GitHub Actions) is a plus
• Exposure to cross-platform frameworks (React Native, Flutter) or enterprise environments is advantageous

Benefits

• Fully remote work with complete location flexibility
• Opportunity to work on a high-visibility project for a globally recognized, publicly listed organization
• Reliable and timely payments through a secure contractor management system
• Exposure to large-scale systems and complex integrations
• Collaborative, international work environment
• Potential contract extension based on performance and project needs

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

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• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality native mobile applications for iOS or Android platforms
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver seamless user experiences
• Integrate mobile applications with backend services, APIs, and third-party systems for reliable data exchange
• Translate UI/UX designs into responsive, performant, and maintainable mobile code
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve performance issues, bugs, and system bottlenecks
• Contribute to architectural decisions and promote best practices in mobile development
• Ensure application scalability, security, and optimal performance across devices

• Swift
• UIKit
• SwiftUI
• iOS SDK
• Kotlin
• Java
• Android SDK
• RESTful APIs
• GraphQL
• Mobile performance optimization
• Debugging
• Testing practices
• English communication
• Collaboration in distributed teams
• CI/CD tools (Fastlane, Bitrise, GitHub Actions)
• React Native
• Flutter

• 3+ years of professional experience in native mobile development (iOS or Android)
• Strong proficiency in Swift, UIKit, SwiftUI, and understanding of iOS SDK and design guidelines (for iOS)
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin (and/or Java), Android SDK, and modern architecture components (for Android)
• Proven experience integrating mobile apps with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, or complex backend systems
• Solid understanding of mobile performance optimization, debugging, and testing practices
• Strong communication skills in English and ability to collaborate in distributed teams
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and capable of managing tasks independently in a remote environment
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Fastlane, Bitrise, GitHub Actions) is a plus
• Exposure to cross-platform frameworks (React Native, Flutter) or enterprise environments is advantageous