Lead the iOS application development, guide the team, ensure app performance and scalability, and collaborate on new features.
This is a remote position.
Job Role:
We are looking for a Lead iOS Developer to join our product team. In this role, you will lead the development and maintenance of applications for a diverse range of iOS devices. You will guide a team of developers, solve complex challenges, and ensure that iOS applications are optimized for performance, scalability, and user experience.
Project Role: Lead iOS Developer
Work Experience: 8+ years
Work Location: Remote
Must-Have Skills: Swift, MVP, MVVM and Strong leadership skills
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, architecture, and development of advanced iOS applications.
- Mentor and guide a team of developers to produce high-quality code and deliver applications within project timelines.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend developers to define and implement new features.
- Oversee the integration of external data sources and APIs.
- Ensure code quality through thorough unit testing, addressing edge cases, usability, and overall app reliability.
- Monitor and analyze the performance of live applications, and drive optimization efforts at the code and architecture level.
- Stay updated on new mobile technology trends and iOS development practices to ensure the team leverages the latest advancements.
- Work closely with UI/UX designers to deliver a polished and functional user interface.
- Lead code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and design principles.
Technical Profile:
- Expertise in Swift and Objective-C
- Strong understanding of code versioning tools such as Git, BitBucket, and SourceTree.
- Experience with various testing tools and continuous integration platforms.
- Strong knowledge of MVP, MVVM, Cocoa Touch, and architecture patterns.
- Proficient in ViewModel and AutoLayout for designing responsive and adaptable layouts.
- In-depth understanding of Apple's design principles and app interface guidelines.
- Experience with the full iOS development lifecycle, from concept to deployment and continuous monitoring.
Desired Candidate Profile
- Good communication skills
- Good, positive attitude
- Good debugging and problem-solving skills
- Good IQ
- Lots of common sense
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