Senior Kotlin/Android Developer (React Native, TypeScript, JavaScript. ) (6-12 month Contract) Hybrid – Stellenbosch

In brief

**Overview** The client is a technology and digital solutions provider that specializes in designing, developing, and maintaining bespoke software solutions to address business challenges. They assist organizations in transitioning from traditional desktop computing to cloud-based environments, offering practical guidance, implementation, and governance across digital transformation and Generative AI integration. This 6-12 month contract role for a Senior Kotlin/Android Developer, based in Stellenbosch with a hybrid work model, is within their merchant card machine division. The position focuses primarily on Android and Kotlin development but also requires web development experience due to the current card machine technology stack. The merchant card machine operates as a web-based device, utilizing Kotlin for core payment processing and returning to a web layer built with TypeScript, JavaScript, and related technologies. The long-term objective is to migrate the platform entirely to Kotlin, with new features currently developed within the web layer for faster delivery before eventual migration. This role is being recruited by Datafin Recruitment, an IT recruitment solution established in 1999. **What you will do** * Primarily focus on Android and Kotlin development. * Work with web development technologies, specifically React Native, TypeScript, and JavaScript. * Operate confidently across both native Android codebases and web-based application layers. * Develop new features within the existing web layer to facilitate faster delivery. * Contribute to the long-term objective of migrating the platform to Kotlin. * Be comfortable working across both the Kotlin/Android and web technology stacks. * Engage with a security layer implemented in Java, which controls merchant access and functionality on the card machine devices, operating separately from the web stack. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Senior-level Kotlin and Android development experience. * Web development experience using React Native, TypeScript and JavaScript. * Ability to work confidently across native Android codebases and web-based application layers. * Experience working with Java-based security components would be advantageous. * Strong understanding of payment processing or merchant device environments would be beneficial. **Who should apply** Candidates applying for this role should be Senior Kotlin/Android Developers with experience in web development using React Native, TypeScript, and JavaScript. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working confidently across both native Android codebases and web-based application layers, adapting to a dynamic environment where new features are initially developed in a web layer before migrating to Kotlin. Preference will be given to individuals with experience in Java-based security components and a strong understanding of payment processing or merchant device environments. This is a 6-12 month contract role located in Stellenbosch, with a hybrid work arrangement. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/senior-kotlin-android-developer-react-native-typescript-javascript-6-12-month-contract-hybrid-stellenbosch-datafin-recruitment Source: myjobmag

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