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Takealot.com
Software Engineer (Android)
South africa(Hybrid)1 April 2026
Opens the official application page on takealot.com
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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Opens the official application page on takealot.com
