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What is a Senior iOS Engineer?

A Senior iOS Engineer is an experienced software developer specializing in creating, maintaining, and optimizing applications for Apple's iOS ecosystem. They possess deep expertise in Swift, Objective-C, and iOS frameworks, along with a strong understanding of software architecture principles, performance optimization, and user interface design. This role typically requires 5+ years of experience and involves leadership responsibilities such as guiding technical decisions, mentoring team members, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality mobile solutions that align with business goals.

What does a Senior iOS Engineer do?

Senior iOS Engineers develop and maintain iOS applications by writing clean, efficient code in Swift or Objective-C. They architect scalable solutions, implement new features, and optimize app performance for speed and responsiveness. Additionally, they collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements into technical specifications, conduct code reviews to ensure quality standards, troubleshoot and debug complex issues, and stay updated with the latest iOS trends and technologies to incorporate best practices into their work.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior iOS Engineer to design and build advanced applications for the iOS platform. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing high-quality mobile solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to the entire application lifecycle from concept to delivery. This role requires strong technical expertise in Swift, iOS frameworks, and mobile architecture patterns.

Senior iOS Engineer responsibilities include:

1. Design and build advanced applications for the iOS platform using Swift and Objective-C 2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features 3. Implement clean, maintainable code following industry best practices and architectural patterns (MVVM, VIPER) 4. Integrate with RESTful APIs and third-party libraries 5. Implement automated testing suites including unit tests and UI tests 6. Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs to improve application performance 7. Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency 8. Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members 9. Mentor junior developers and contribute to team knowledge sharing

Must-Have Requirements

1. 5+ years of professional iOS development experience with Swift and Objective-C 2. Deep understanding of iOS frameworks (UIKit, Core Data, Core Animation, etc.) 3. Experience with iOS memory management and performance optimization techniques 4. Strong knowledge of iOS design patterns and architectural principles (MVC, MVVM, VIPER) 5. Proficiency with RESTful APIs integration and JSON parsing 6. Experience with version control systems (Git) 7. Published multiple iOS applications in the App Store with demonstrated success 8. Strong understanding of the full mobile development life cycle 9. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with SwiftUI and Combine framework 2. Knowledge of reactive programming (RxSwift or Combine) 3. Experience with continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines 4. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies 5. Experience with automated testing frameworks (XCTest, Quick/Nimble) 6. Understanding of security best practices for mobile applications 7. Experience with performance monitoring tools (Instruments, Xcode Organizer) 8. Previous work in fast-paced startup environments 9. Contributions to open-source iOS projects or active GitHub profile

Bonus Skills

1. Experience with cross-platform development frameworks (Flutter, React Native) 2. Knowledge of backend technologies (Node.js, Python, or Java) 3. Experience with augmented reality (ARKit) or machine learning (Core ML) 4. Familiarity with Apple's Human Interface Guidelines and accessibility standards 5. Experience with payment integration (Apple Pay, Stripe, Braintree) 6. Knowledge of app store optimization (ASO) techniques 7. Experience with real-time communication technologies (WebRTC, Socket.io) 8. Previous mentoring or team leadership experience 9. Active participation in iOS developer communities or conferences

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