Carry1st is Africa’s leading publisher of mobile games and digital content. Operating at the intersection of games, publishing, and fintech, we scale awesome content in frontier markets by solving hard problems. Across our publishing and Pay1st business lines, we are partnered with top global game companies like Riot Games, Activision, and Stillfront. We are backed by top investors like: a16z, Bitkraft, Google, Konvoy, Riot Games, Sony and Nas.
As a Front End iOS Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing the features required for our Carry1st Shop App. You will also be responsible for identifying and reducing technical debt, as well as enforcing our mobile development standards. You will work closely with UX Designers and Product Management to make our shared vision a reality.
You will...
- Build the next generation of consumer products on the iOS platform
- Develop new user-facing features for Carry1st Shop’s iOS app
- Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
- Architect efficient and reusable code and libraries for future use
- Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability, resolving any performance issues
Requirements
What makes you a great candidate?
- 3+ years' experience in building and releasing iOS apps using Swift and Objective-C, ideally with mobile game or e-commerce apps.
- Proficient in API integration via SDKs and REST.
- Skilled in CI/CD processes and unit testing.
- Strong ownership and project-driving skills from start to finish.
- Passionate about exploring the latest iOS technologies and frameworks.
- Bonus: Experience with Android development, producing proof of concepts, or iOS release management.
Benefits
What will it be like to work at Carry1st?
Carry1st is a fast-paced and dynamic place to work. Our team is diverse and global as we operate fully-remotely across 25+ countries. At Carry1st, you will have the opportunity to…
- Build awesome, industry-changing products, every day
- Grow with a VC-backed startup at the intersection of gaming and fintech
- Work from anywhere in the world with international teammates
- Own shares in the Company - enabling you to benefit from the value you create
Some additional perks…
- Co-working excursions: Travel to meet your colleagues in cities around the world
- Awesome equipment: Get everything you need to work effectively
- Remote working allowance: Put an additional $600 / year to optimise your WFH experience
- Learning and development: Attend courses, conferences and training events
- Social events: Participate in regular company events to relax and connect with teammates
- Birthday leave: Enjoy a paid day off on your special day
We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Join us!
Learn more about Carry1st…
- Andreessen Horowitz shared why they invested in Carry1st
- VentureBeat announced that Carry1st has raised $27 million to develop and publish mobile games in Africa
- Remerge hosted Cordel on a podcast to discuss Carry1st and the African gaming market
