WHO WE LOOKING FOR
We're looking for a capable, forward-thinking developer who is passionate about building scalable and high-performing applications. You should have a deep understanding of software architecture, cloud technologies, and modern mobile application development. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and staying ahead of the latest industry trends.
WHO WORKS AT BLUEGRASS
Code lovers and geeks with interesting hobby projects. They are collaborators and enjoy contributing to communities. They like to exceed expectations, want to learn and improve through doing great work experience & achieving results. Honest, ethical, punctual and professional with a sense of humor! Technical thinkers that can communicate well with both clients, internal teams and non-techies.
SKILLS REQUIRED
- 6+ years’ experience in Mobile Applications development.
- 2+ years’ Cloud development experience (Azure Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus, Azure Web/API Apps).
- Experience with data stores (CosmosDB, MS SQL, etc.).
- Strong grasp of RESTful API integration.
- Knowledge of software architecture focusing on reliability, security, performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
- Familiarity with security best practices (e.g., OWASP).
- Strong experience in C# and the .NET framework
- Expertise in React Native (JavaScript), iOS (Swift), Android (Java/Kotlin), or HarmonyOS.
- Strong understanding of React Native architecture, including state management libraries such as Redux, MobX, or Recoil.
- Knowledge of modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML, CSS (TypeScript is a plus).
- Proficiency in Git and build tools like Metro, Webpack, etc.
- Experience in DevOps best practices, automated builds, and deployment pipelines.
- Strong skills in debugging and optimizing React Native applications using tools like React DevTools, Flipper, and platform specific profilers.
- Familiarity with unit testing (TDD, BDD) using frameworks like MSTest, NUnit, Jest, Detox, etc.
- Understanding of platform-specific UX/UI best practices (HIG for iOS, Material Design for Android).
- Experience working across multiple codebases and deliverables.
- Understanding of Agile methodologies such as Scrum.
WHO WORKS AT BLUEGRASS?
Code lovers and geeks with interesting hobby projects. They are collaborators and enjoy contributing to communities. They like to exceed expectations, want to learn and improve through doing great work experience & achieving results. Honest, ethical, punctual and professional with a sense of humor! Technical thinkers that can communicate well with both clients, internal teams and non-techies.
Top Skills
What We Do
Founded over 25 years ago, we are an independent digital solutions company that design and build products and platforms for ambitious brands. Our mission is to help our clients drive business growth using data-led user experiences, innovation and technology built to scale.
- We use the latest cloud technologies, predominately Azure Cloud Platform and are Microsoft Gold Partners
- We apply modern architecture principles into our solutions using React front-ends, API and headless driven solutions.
- We deliver digital experiences for websites using industry leading platforms such as Umbraco, Optimizely and WordPress
- We are Umbraco Gold Partners and Optimizely Silver Partners
- We deliver ecommerce platforms using modern headless architecture with tools like Optimizely, Umbraco Commerce, WooCommerce and other commerce tools.
- We have an experience mobile practice delivering cutting-edge mobile apps across iOS and Android for both B2B and B2C brands.
With offices in London, Cape Town and Johannesburg we work and support clients around the world from funded start-ups to large corporate enterprises. We are also a BEE Level 2 rated company.
We help deliver on design and technical execution of mobile and web solutions for customers like Allan Gray, Monster Energy, Clover, Kenya Airways, Coronation, Dineplan, DSTV, Johnson & Johnson and more.
Our service offerings cover the following areas:
- Strategy and digital transformation
- UX & UI Design
- Custom software development
- Mobile application development
- DXP & Content management systems
- Ecommerce solutions
- Azure DevOps & Managed Hosting Solutions
- Maintenance & Service Level Agreements
- Data analysis & insights (Google Cloud & CRM)