Senior Software Engineer: Mobile | Entersekt | Remote (South Africa)
Posted 2025-09-08
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Why Entersekt</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Founded over 16 years ago, with more recent investments from Accel-KKR, Entersekt is a leader in mobile authentication, mobile app security, and payments enablement technology, offering highly scalable products with a track record of success across multiple continents.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Entersekt enables secure digital transactions for leading financial institutions globally. We exist to create a world where everyone can transact digitally without fear or compromise. Currently, we protect the digital transactions of over 210 million active users on our platform and hold 120 active patents that recognize innovation in digital security, payments, and user experience. Entersekt offers their customers secure authentication and digital payments experiences that remove unnecessary friction. Entersekt has invested in, and created, a diverse product portfolio that positions the company well to execute on its expansion in North America and European markets.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">The Ideal Candidate</strong></p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Entersekt is looking for a senior software engineer who is passionate about engineering world-class software systems. You will join a team of very talented developers and help fast-track the building of mobile software development kits (SDKs) and authentication applications for iOS (and Android), so a strong understanding of native mobile development is required.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">The Role</strong></p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">As a member of this mobile-focused team, you will work closely with software engineers and QA automation engineers in an Agile environment. You will have the opportunity to provide your input on process improvements, team improvements, software architectural design, and technical strategy. You will also mentor younger developers and help them master the tricks of the trade.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Skills and Experience</strong></p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Successful candidates for this role will generally possess the following qualifications and skills:</p>
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">5+ years of experience with iOS development (Swift and Objective-C).</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Must have a proven track record in mentoring other team members.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Experience with unit, integration, and performance testing.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">An understanding of object-oriented development techniques.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Strong understanding of SOLID design principles and architectural design patterns.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Experience with Agile development methodologies like Scrum, including test-driven development.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Advantageous skills and experience.<!-- -->
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">DevOps experience in a mobile development environment.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Application signing and distribution with the Apple App Store.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Hybrid application development frameworks (e.g., Cordova, Ionic).</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Knowledge of secure mobile development practices.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Knowledge of Cryptography and PKI.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Experience with gRPC and Protocol Buffers.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Previous industry experience in fintech or payments.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">A software/engineering qualification (for example, a computer science degree).</span></li>
</ul>
<p></span></li>
</ul>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Personality Attributes</strong></p>
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Hungry to make a difference – we strive to constantly improve technically and operationally.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Good communication skills – you will need to convey your ideas to your peers.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">The ability to get things done.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Maintain an open mind and are willing to learn new things.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">A tendency to think outside the box – innovation is highly valued at Entersekt.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Enjoy working as part of a team.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">The ability to work in a remote-first environment.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Enjoy writing good quality code.</span></li>
</ul>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">We place a lot of value on how we treat prospective employees and appreciate the time and effort that goes into job hunting. That is why we aim to keep the hiring process as quick and seamless as possible while ensuring the best possible fit for both you and the company.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Working at <a href="https://www.entersekt.com/careers" target="_blank" class="break-all font-medium underline hover:opacity-75" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Entersekt</a> is truly a dream. You get exposed to cutting-edge technology, colleagues who are leaders in their fields, and an awesome working environment that includes flexible hours, remote work, and plenty of growth opportunities.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Apply for this position by following the “apply now” tab and or viewing our other roles at <a href="https://www.entersekt.com/careers" target="_blank" class="break-all font-medium underline hover:opacity-75" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Entersekt Careers</a> page.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Founded over 16 years ago, with more recent investments from Accel-KKR, Entersekt is a leader in mobile authentication, mobile app security, and payments enablement technology, offering highly scalable products with a track record of success across multiple continents.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Entersekt enables secure digital transactions for leading financial institutions globally. We exist to create a world where everyone can transact digitally without fear or compromise. Currently, we protect the digital transactions of over 210 million active users on our platform and hold 120 active patents that recognize innovation in digital security, payments, and user experience. Entersekt offers their customers secure authentication and digital payments experiences that remove unnecessary friction. Entersekt has invested in, and created, a diverse product portfolio that positions the company well to execute on its expansion in North America and European markets.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">The Ideal Candidate</strong></p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Entersekt is looking for a senior software engineer who is passionate about engineering world-class software systems. You will join a team of very talented developers and help fast-track the building of mobile software development kits (SDKs) and authentication applications for iOS (and Android), so a strong understanding of native mobile development is required.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">The Role</strong></p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">As a member of this mobile-focused team, you will work closely with software engineers and QA automation engineers in an Agile environment. You will have the opportunity to provide your input on process improvements, team improvements, software architectural design, and technical strategy. You will also mentor younger developers and help them master the tricks of the trade.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Skills and Experience</strong></p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Successful candidates for this role will generally possess the following qualifications and skills:</p>
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">5+ years of experience with iOS development (Swift and Objective-C).</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Must have a proven track record in mentoring other team members.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Experience with unit, integration, and performance testing.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">An understanding of object-oriented development techniques.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Strong understanding of SOLID design principles and architectural design patterns.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Experience with Agile development methodologies like Scrum, including test-driven development.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Advantageous skills and experience.<!-- -->
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">DevOps experience in a mobile development environment.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Application signing and distribution with the Apple App Store.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Hybrid application development frameworks (e.g., Cordova, Ionic).</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Knowledge of secure mobile development practices.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Knowledge of Cryptography and PKI.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Experience with gRPC and Protocol Buffers.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Previous industry experience in fintech or payments.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">A software/engineering qualification (for example, a computer science degree).</span></li>
</ul>
<p></span></li>
</ul>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Personality Attributes</strong></p>
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Hungry to make a difference – we strive to constantly improve technically and operationally.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Good communication skills – you will need to convey your ideas to your peers.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">The ability to get things done.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Maintain an open mind and are willing to learn new things.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">A tendency to think outside the box – innovation is highly valued at Entersekt.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Enjoy working as part of a team.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">The ability to work in a remote-first environment.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Enjoy writing good quality code.</span></li>
</ul>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">We place a lot of value on how we treat prospective employees and appreciate the time and effort that goes into job hunting. That is why we aim to keep the hiring process as quick and seamless as possible while ensuring the best possible fit for both you and the company.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Working at <a href="https://www.entersekt.com/careers" target="_blank" class="break-all font-medium underline hover:opacity-75" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Entersekt</a> is truly a dream. You get exposed to cutting-edge technology, colleagues who are leaders in their fields, and an awesome working environment that includes flexible hours, remote work, and plenty of growth opportunities.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Apply for this position by following the “apply now” tab and or viewing our other roles at <a href="https://www.entersekt.com/careers" target="_blank" class="break-all font-medium underline hover:opacity-75" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Entersekt Careers</a> page.</p>