iOS Developer - SDE-3/Lead Engineer

About the Role

iOS Developer (SDE-3 / Lead Engineer)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced iOS applications using Swift and SwiftUI.
• Own end-to-end feature delivery, including architecture, coding, testing, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and backend teams to define and deliver seamless user experiences.
• Drive technical discussions, make architectural decisions, and establish best practices for iOS development.
• Conduct code reviews to maintain high code quality, performance, and security.
• Integrate third-party APIs, SDKs, and internal services.
• Implement and optimize app performance, memory management, and battery usage.
• Ensure the application is compliant with Apple’s guidelines and manage App Store releases.
• Mentor junior developers, provide technical guidance, and help build a strong engineering culture.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3–6 years of hands-on experience in iOS app development.
• Strong proficiency in

  Swift

  ,

  SwiftUI

  , and

  UIKit

  .
• Solid understanding of

  iOS frameworks

  , RESTful APIs, and backend-integration patterns.
• Experience in

  MVVM

  ,

  VIPER

  , or similar architectural patterns.
• Strong knowledge of

  Xcode

  ,

  instruments

  , debugging tools, and performance tuning.
• Experience with

  unit testing

  and

  UI automation frameworks

  (XCTest, XCUITest).
• Familiarity with

  Core Data

  ,

  Push Notifications

  ,

  Concurrency (GCD/async-await)

  , and

  Apple HIG

  .
• Experience working with CI/CD tools for iOS (Fastlane, Bitrise, Jenkins etc.).
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices and mobile security guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in fast-paced product teams or startups.
• Exposure to analytics tools like Firebase, Mixpanel, or others.
• Experience with modular architectures or building reusable frameworks.
• Prior mentoring or team-leading experience.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving abilities with a product-first mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive complex projects with minimal supervision.
• Leadership qualities with a focus on ownership and accountability.