iOS Developer

Senior iOS Engineer

• Job Title: Senior iOS Developer / Engineer
• Location: Vancouver, Canada (Onsite – 4 Days/Week)
• Duration: 12+ Months

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years of professional experience in iOS development.
• Core Stack: Expert-level proficiency in Swift, Xcode, and iOS SDK.
• Architecture: Strong understanding of mobile architecture patterns (MVVM is highly preferred).
• Testing: Hands-on experience with mobile testing frameworks and automated quality assurance.
• Soft Skills: Excellent collaboration skills for working with cross-functional product and design teams.
• Nice to Have: Familiarity with cross-platform frameworks like Flutter or React Native.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior iOS Engineer to join the mobile engineering team at Lululemon’s Vancouver headquarters. This role focuses on building and optimizing high-performance, native iOS applications that support a premium digital guest experience. You will be responsible for translating complex design mockups into interactive Swift-based interfaces, maintaining a clean codebase, and ensuring seamless integration with third-party APIs. The ideal candidate is a mobile architecture expert who thrives in a collaborative, onsite environment and has a deep understanding of the full mobile development lifecycle.

Technical Core & Responsibilities

Native App Development

• Swift & Objective-C: Build and refine native applications using Swift and Xcode, with the ability to maintain legacy Objective-C components where necessary.
• UI/UX Implementation: Translate high-fidelity wireframes into interactive, responsive interfaces using UIKit and modern layout principles.
• Feature Optimization: Implement new features and performance enhancements, focusing on memory management, battery efficiency, and smooth animations.
• Clean Code: Apply SOLID principles and clean code practices to ensure the long-term maintainability of the application.

Architecture & Data

• Mobile Patterns: Design and implement robust app structures using MVVM, MVP, or Clean Architecture to ensure separation of concerns.
• Persistence: Manage local data storage and offline capabilities using Core Data or Realm.
• API Integration: Connect applications to RESTful APIs and integrate third-party SDKs for analytics, payments, or social features.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Automated Testing: Conduct unit and UI testing using XCTest, Quick, or Nimble to maintain high code coverage and app stability.
• CI/CD: Work within automated pipelines to streamline build, test, and deployment processes.
• Global Standards: Ensure the application meets high standards for Accessibility and Localization for a global user base.