iOS Software Engineer

takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talented iOS Software Engineer to join our team.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper-growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us!

Think you’ve been challenged before? Think again!

• Scale: 4 million happy shoppers shop online on takealot.com. Show them what you can do.
• Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some. Code alongside industry leaders and upskill in record time.
• Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: takealot.com, and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance.

Who’s who in the tech space

This position reports to the Mobile Engineering Manager.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it:

You will:

• Help design, develop and refine new features
• Locate and resolve bugs and crashes
• Brainstorm new ideas and concepts
• Work with teammates on design, code reviews, and estimation
• Be accountable
• Creative
• Solution-based
• Flexible
• And take pride in your work

The skills we need:

• Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude and high energy
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality work, in a fast-paced environment
• Focus on getting the job done, but have fun doing so
• Taking ownership and displaying accountability in the work required of you
• Have an interest in e-commerce, building a brand and business
• Customer-centric

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering and a minimum of 5 years experience in a software/technology environment is required.
• In the event that a candidate does not have a Bachelor’s Degree or an Advanced Diploma (in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering), an equivalent experience requirement must be met, which equates to a minimum of 10 years experience in a software/technology environment.
• 5+ years professional mobile development experience with at least 2 years experience in native iOS
• Strong Computer Science and programming fundamentals
• Experience developing applications with iOS SDK using Swift for both iPad and iPhone
• Full understanding of the iOS application, ViewController, TableView and CollectionView life-cycles.
• Appreciation of iOS-specific asynchronous processing techniques.
• Experience with using SwiftUI, Storyboards, Interface Builder, auto and adaptive layout for universal apps with differing screen sizes.
• Experience working with unit test frameworks
• Experience with network requests to RESTful APIs using best practice and well known libraries (Alamofire etc.)
• Knowledge and Appreciation of iOS user experience design patterns.
• Experience working with software development tools including Git, Jira and Confluence.
• Experience with writing UI Automation scripts using Robot Framework
• Any experience with Android

Let’s talk about life @ Takealot Group

• The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package that allows full flexibility according to your needs.
• No doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments.
• Remote working: Takealot.com offers a hybrid working model for the best of both worlds.
• Mentorship programme: Learn from the best.
• Naspers Tech Community & Online Learning: Free access to courses on MyAcademy, Udacity, Coursera and more.
• Good times: Regular social events and out-of-office activities.
• Staff discount: Millions of products across 28 departments.
• Birthday leave: Enjoy your day off.
• Right tools, right job: Work on the latest tech.
• Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance.
• Tech stack (for days): ReactJS, Python, Scala, Kotlin, Swift, Google Cloud, Kafka, Redis, Kubernetes and all things machine learning.
• Free parking: Convenient parking available.

Like what you see?

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.