36 Mobile Applications jobs in Nairobi

Job Description

1.
Mobile App Developer

Job Title: Mobile App Developer

Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Mobile App Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms, supporting business-to-business (B2B) healthcare solutions for our clients, primarily businesses such as healthcare providers and organizations. The role is full-time and in-office at our Nairobi, Kenya location. The ideal candidate will have strong experience integrating APIs to deliver seamless, user-friendly mobile experiences and must be a quick learner capable of adapting to new tools, platforms, and methodologies. Experience with AI tools in the development process is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mobile applications for iOS and Android using frameworks like React Native, Flutter, or native development (Swift, Kotlin) to meet the needs of business clients.

• Integrate Restful APIs and third-party services to enable real-time data exchange and functionality for B2B applications.

• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to create intuitive, responsive interfaces tailored to business user needs.

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, adhering to industry best practices.

• Perform testing, debugging, and optimization to ensure application performance and reliability for enterprise clients.

• Rapidly learn and adopt new mobile development tools, platforms, and methodologies to support evolving business requirements.

• Work with cross-functional teams, including backend developers and product managers, to align on project goals for business clients.

• Contribute to app store deployment processes and ensure compliance with platform guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Required:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

- 3+ years of mobile app development experience with a proven track record of published apps.

- Strong experience integrating APIs (REST, GraphQL) with mobile applications.

- Proficiency in at least one mobile development framework (e.g., React Native, Flutter, Swift, Kotlin).

- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new tools, platforms, and methodologies.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Preferred
  :

- Experience developing mobile apps for healthcare or B2B enterprise solutions.

- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) for mobile backend integration.

- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for mobile development.

- Experience using AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) in the development process to enhance coding efficiency or debugging.

Working Conditions:

-
Full-time, in-office role based in Karen Nairobi, Kenya
.
Must be within commutable distance (No greater than 1hr by car).

• Collaborative environment with occasional tight deadlines to meet the needs of business clients.

• Lead the design process from concept to completion for mobile applications, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity visual design.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to inform design decisions.
• Create intuitive and engaging user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes.
• Develop high-fidelity visual designs, style guides, and design systems for iOS and Android platforms.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and engineering teams to ensure feasibility and successful implementation of designs.
• Present design concepts and rationale clearly and persuasively to stakeholders.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile design trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Mentor junior designers and provide constructive feedback.
• Advocate for user needs throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Contribute to a collaborative and creative remote design culture.

• Proven experience as a Senior UX/UI Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing exceptional mobile application design work.
• Expertise in user-centered design principles, interaction design, and visual design.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision).
• Strong understanding of mobile platform guidelines (iOS Human Interface Guidelines, Android Material Design).
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of front-end development principles and limitations.
• A passion for creating beautiful, functional, and user-friendly digital products.

• Lead the design process for mobile applications, from concept to final handoff.
• Conduct user research, create user personas, and map user journeys.
• Develop wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to effectively communicate design ideas.
• Design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for iOS and Android platforms.
• Conduct usability testing and iterate on designs based on user feedback and data.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and engineers to ensure feasible and high-quality implementation.
• Define and maintain design systems and style guides for consistency across products.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest UI/UX trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Present design concepts and solutions to stakeholders and gather feedback.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to a culture of design excellence.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design, with a strong focus on mobile applications.
• A compelling portfolio demonstrating expertise in mobile UI/UX design.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and usability heuristics.
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Knowledge of iOS and Android design guidelines.
• Excellent visual design skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.

Company Overview
M-TREAT is a cutting-edge digital healthcare marketplace transforming how peop

access medications and care. We combine technology, innovation, and purpose to make healthcare more accessible, affordable, and user-centric across Africa and beyond.

Role Overview

M-TREAT is seeking a
Mobile Application UI Designer (Volunteer)
to help shape our mobile healthcare platform. You'll play a key role in creating intuitive, user-friendly, and visually stunning interfaces that empower patients and providers.

Important
: This is a volunteer role —
no financial compensation or stipends are provided
. Apply only if you're driven by purpose and passionate about creating transformative healthcare technology.

What You'll Do

• Design Ownership: Lead end-to-end UI design for M-TREAT's mobile app.
• User-Centric Design: Create user journeys, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups using Penpot, Figma, or similar tools
• Research & Testing: Conduct user research and usability testing to refine designs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to bring designs to life.
• Design System: Build and maintain a cohesive design system aligned with M-TREAT's brand vision.
• Problem Solving: Translate complex healthcare workflows into seamless user experiences.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: 4+ years in product/UI design with a portfolio of shipped digital products.
• Tools: Proficiency in Penpot, Figma, or equivalent.
• Expertise: Strong understanding of UX/UI principles, accessibility standards, and mobile design systems.
• Mindset: Creative problem-solver with empathy for users and passion for healthcare innovation.
• Collaboration: Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Bonus: Experience or interest in health-tech.

Engagement Terms

• Volunteer Basis: No financial compensation or expense coverage.
• Remote & Flexible: Work from anywhere, manage your own schedule.
• Resources: Use your own design tools and equipment.

Why Join M-TREAT?

• Be part of a revolutionary health-tech mission impacting millions.
• Collaborate with passionate innovators shaping the future of healthcare.

We review applications within 72 hours and will reach out if your profile aligns.

• Lead the design and development of user interfaces and user experiences for mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and create user personas to inform design decisions.
• Develop wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design concepts.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into compelling user-centered designs.
• Define and maintain design guidelines, style guides, and component libraries to ensure consistency across applications.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, analytics, and technical constraints.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a collaborative and creative design culture.
• Stay current with the latest UX/UI trends, technologies, and best practices in mobile design.
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders clearly and persuasively.
• Ensure the accessibility and usability of all designed interfaces.
• Champion the user experience throughout the product development lifecycle.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in UX/UI design, with a significant focus on mobile application design.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in mobile UX/UI design, including case studies of complex projects.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, or similar.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and visual design.
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Familiarity with iOS and Android design guidelines and patterns.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead design initiatives and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in an agile development environment is a plus.
• A Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.

• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to understand user needs and behaviors.
• Create user personas, journey maps, and information architecture to define the user experience.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and mockups for new features and applications.
• Design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for iOS, Android, and web platforms.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into effective design solutions.
• Ensure a consistent brand identity and design language across all products.
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, usability testing, and data analysis.
• Stay current with UX/UI design trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Prepare design specifications and assets for development teams.
• Advocate for user-centered design principles throughout the organization.
• Contribute to design system development and maintenance.
• Present design concepts and solutions clearly and effectively to cross-functional teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as a UX/UI Designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing mobile and web application design.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, usability heuristics, and interaction design.
• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus.
• Excellent visual design skills with a strong sense of typography, color, and layout.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments is beneficial.

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code under the supervision of senior developers.
• Collaborate with the design and product teams to translate user requirements into functional app features.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality and development processes.
• Help identify and troubleshoot bugs and performance issues.
• Gain practical experience with mobile development frameworks and tools (e.g., Swift, Kotlin, React Native).
• Contribute to the development of user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX).
• Learn and apply version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Assist in creating technical documentation for developed features.
• Engage in team meetings and contribute to project discussions.

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Basic understanding of programming concepts and languages (e.g., Java, Swift, Kotlin, JavaScript).
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming (OOP) principles.
• A portfolio of personal projects or relevant coursework demonstrating programming skills is highly valued.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Self-motivated and able to manage time effectively in a remote learning environment.
• Interest in mobile app development and the tech industry.

Company Description

At ClusterBox, we believe business tools should work together, not apart. Our team is developing a unified system that helps brands and sellers stay organized, connected, and in control. Although still in stealth mode, we are making steady progress on our goal of building something new and impactful. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to innovate.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Mobile Engineer at ClusterBox, based in Nairobi County, Kenya, with some work-from-home flexibility. We're hiring a
Mobile Engineer
to build high-quality, performant
cross-platform mobile applications
for both iOS and Android from a single codebase. You'll own the entire app lifecycle — architecture, performance, release pipelines, and user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mobile apps using
  React Native (Expo)
  or
  Flutter
  .
• Implement secure authentication, deep linking, and push notifications.
• Build optimized and reusable UI components for messaging, activity feeds, and task workflows.
• Ensure smooth offline experience (caching, background sync, retry queues).
• Integrate REST/GraphQL APIs, handle edge cases and network failures gracefully.
• Manage mobile CI/CD pipelines, TestFlight/Play Console releases, and OTA updates.
• Track performance metrics and maintain ≥99% crash-free rate across builds.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–6+ years of professional mobile development experience.
• Strong command of
  React Native (Expo)
  or
  Flutter
  , with at least 3 shipped apps per store.
• Hands-on experience with
  push notifications
  ,
  deep linking
  , and
  offline-first design
  .
• Familiar with secure local storage, background jobs, and app performance optimization.
• Experience consuming RESTful APIs and working closely with backend teams.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across iOS and Android.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience building chat, booking, or CRM-style mobile interfaces.
• Automated testing experience (Detox, Appium, or similar).
• Familiarity with mobile analytics, crash monitoring, and feature-flag rollouts.