At Olarm, we are a passionate team of forward‑thinkers, tech enthusiasts, and problem solvers. Our mission is to revolutionise the home security and monitoring markets by harnessing cutting‑edge IoT technology to make a real difference in people’s lives. Company Culture Creative & Innovative Minds: continuously discovering new possibilities and challenging conventions. Collaborative Energy: valuing diverse perspectives, fostering open communication, and supporting one another to reach collective goals. Results‑Driven Focus: motivated to deliver measurable outcomes. Personal Impact: shaping the future of IoT and home security and leaving a lasting impact. Learning Culture: encouraging continuous growth and skill expansion. State‑of‑the‑Art Tooling: providing modern AI and developer tooling to accelerate product development. Job Description We are looking for an experienced and hands‑on Mobile App Lead to take ownership of our mobile application platform and lead a team of developers in building high‑quality, scalable, and user‑centric mobile applications. This role combines technical leadership, hands‑on development, and team management. You will set the technical direction, uphold best practices, and deliver exceptional mobile experiences using React Native, working closely with Product, Design, and Backend teams to ensure seamless, high‑performance apps that align with business and customer needs. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Architecture Own the mobile app architecture and technical roadmap. Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and development processes. Make key decisions on frameworks, tools, and mobile architecture. Ensure applications are scalable, maintainable, and secure. Hands‑On Development Actively contribute to development using React Native, writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code. Lead by example through high‑quality implementation and code reviews. Troubleshoot complex technical issues across the mobile stack. Team Leadership & Mentorship Lead, mentor, and grow a team of mobile developers. Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback. Support team members in improving their technical and problem‑solving skills. Help recruit and onboard new developers where required. End‑to‑End Delivery Concept and planning. Design collaboration. Development. Testing and QA. Deployment to App Store and Google Play. Ongoing maintenance and iteration. Ensure timely and high‑quality delivery of features and releases. Cross‑Functional Collaboration Collaborate with designers, backend developers, and product managers to build intuitive and user‑friendly applications. Translate business and product requirements into clear technical specifications. Provide input on UX/UI decisions to ensure feasibility and performance. Performance & Optimisation Continuously monitor and improve app performance, responsiveness, and stability. Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to optimise the user experience. Ensure apps are robust across different devices and OS versions. Testing, Quality & Security Implement strong testing practices (unit, integration, and end‑to‑end testing). Ensure high code quality and reliability through testing and reviews. Identify and resolve issues related to functionality, performance, and security. Innovation & Continuous Improvement Stay up to date with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in mobile development. Introduce improvements to development workflows, tooling, and app capabilities. Contribute to product innovation through new ideas and technical solutions. Requirements 5+ years of experience in mobile application development, with strong expertise in React Native. Proven experience leading and mentoring a team of developers. Strong understanding of mobile architecture, APIs, and backend integrations. Experience with app deployment processes (App Store and Google Play). Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills. Experience with performance optimisation and scaling mobile applications. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Benefits Exciting workspace that encourages creativity. Access to cutting‑edge technology. Engaging projects and innovation opportunities. High‑tech atmosphere. Versatile experience across a wide range of disciplines. Exposure to end‑to‑end manufacturing processes. Inspiring work environment. Career growth and continuous learning across cross‑functional teams. Contribution to a South African company that makes a real impact on people’s lives. Olarm device and subscription benefits. Join Us If you’re excited by technology, driven by results, and thrive in a collaborative environment, Olarm is the place for you. Join us in shaping the future of smart security solutions! #J-18808-Ljbffr