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Takealot.com

Software Engineer (Android)

South africa(Hybrid)1 April 2026
Location

South africa(Hybrid)

Job type

Full-time

Experience

Mid

Job overview

Job Overview Takealot, South Africa’s leading online retailer, is hiring a Software Engineer (Android) to join their mobile engineering team. This role focuses on building scalable Android applications used by millions of users across South Africa. If you are passionate about mobile development and want to work in a high-impact tech environment, this is a great opportunity. 🧠 Key Responsibilities Design and develop new Android features Fix bugs and improve app performance Collaborate with developers and designers Participate in code reviews and planning Build high-quality, scalable mobile apps Technical Skills Core Skills Kotlin / Android Studio REST API integration (Retrofit, etc.) Git, Jira, Notion Advantage Jetpack Compose Firebase (Analytics, Crashlytics) Unit testing (MockK, Robolectric) 🌟 Why You Should Apply Work at one of the biggest tech companies in South Africa Hybrid work environment (remote + office) Access to learning platforms like Udacity & Coursera Career growth within Takealot & Mr D Exposure to modern tech stack (Kotlin, Cloud, APIs) 📅 Application Deadline Apply as soon as possible (positions fill quickly).

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in IT or Engineering
  • OR 6+ years experience without degree
  • Minimum 3 years Android development experience
  • Strong knowledge of Android lifecycle

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