iOS Developer

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior iOS Developer to join our mobile development team on a short-term basis. As a Senior iOS Developer, you will be responsible for maintaining and extending existing iOS native applications. You will play a key role in the entire app development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment. The ideal candidate possesses expert knowledge of the iOS platform, a strong understanding of software design principles, and a passion for creating innovative and user-friendly mobile experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement complex iOS applications using Swift 5.0.
• Build and maintain user interfaces using UIKit and SwiftUI.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code that adheres to industry best practices.
• Works closely with cross-functional teams, including designers and product managers, to define app features and translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Estimate, plan, and deliver tasks according to project schedules.
• Optimize mobile applications for performance, memory usage, power consumption, and storage.
• Implement robust unit and integration tests using native Xcode tools (XCUnit).
• Utilize source code control tools and methodologies, especially Git, for version control.
• Collaborate effectively within an Agile/Scrum team, using Jira for task tracking.
• Apply software design patterns (MVC, MVVM) and SOLID principles to create maintainable and scalable applications.
• Work with dependency management tools such as Swift Package -Manager and CocoaPods.
• Demonstrate solid experience with the iOS build, sign, and release process.
• Integrates RESTful APIs and third-party libraries to enhance app functionality.
• Identifies potential problems, resolves application bottlenecks, and ensures the app meets user and business needs.

Required Experience and Technical Skills:

• Great knowledge of the iOS platform and devices.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in iOS development.
• Proficiency in Swift 5.0 or newer.
• -Strong understanding of iOS frameworks such as UIKit, SwiftUI, Core -Data and Structured Concurrency.
• Ability to design, implement and maintain robust iOS apps, employing design patterns such as MVC and MVVM.
• Experience with SwiftUI for modern UI development.
• Experience with RESTful web services communication.
• Experience with SQLite databases and the Core Data framework.
• Experience using a component framework such as CocoaPods and semantic versioning.
• Experience in optimizing mobile applications with the Instruments tool.
• Experience with build automation and continuous integration (e.g., Git).
• Experience with Swift Packages.
• Skilled in designing user-friendly interfaces and translating concept designs into user interfaces on mobile devices.
• Experience in conducting unit and integration testing, usability testing, and performance profiling to ensure app quality and reliability.
• Experience in implementing app extensions.

General Requirements:

• Holds a degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• English at least at the B2 Level.