iOS Developer (m/f/d)

Company Overview

Schwarz Digits creates the technological foundation for digital sovereignty in Europe. As the IT and digital division of the Schwarz Group, we develop and manage the IT infrastructures for the retail divisions Lidl and Kaufland, as well as Schwarz Production and PreZero. At the same time, we operate as an independent provider in the external market to support companies across Europe in their digital transformation. We bundle our core services in the areas of Cloud, Cyber Security, Data & AI, Communication, and Workspace.

We are looking for a passionate iOS Developer (f/m/d) to strengthen our agile and multidisciplinary team. As part of our international project, you will significantly contribute to the development of a secure and user-friendly messaging service that is used worldwide. You will work closely with Product Owners, UX Designers, and other developers to create innovative solutions and continuously improve the quality of our applications.

The Impact You Will Create

• Developing and maintaining native iOS applications for a globally used messaging service, meeting our high standards for stability, maintainability, and security.
• Actively participating in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering, design, and implementation to release.
• Contributing to the conception, design, and development of our apps for the Apple platform, with the focus primarily on SwiftUI. Knowledge of UIKit is a plus.
• Ensuring software quality by writing Unit, UI, and Integration Tests and participating in regular code reviews.
• Optimizing existing code architectures and improving the usability of new and existing mobile applications.
• Planning and implementing new features and integrating interfaces and databases. Knowledge of CoreData is beneficial.
• Actively shaping the innovation process of our mobile development and evaluating future technologies.
• Supporting our internal business partners with technical consulting.
• Close collaboration within a small, heterogeneous, and agile team (Scrum) that fosters open communication, an informal culture, and mutual respect.

Experience And Skills You Will Need

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in native iOS app development with Swift.
• Proven experience with Swift and the common iOS Frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming and experience with modern app development methodologies such as the MVVM pattern.
• Strong practical experience with SwiftUI is essential.
• Knowledge of UIKit is desirable for understanding and potentially migrating existing codebases.
• Knowledge of handling local data storage, especially CoreData, is beneficial.
• Proficient in Xcode and the iOS ecosystem.
• Experience in writing Unit Tests is essential; knowledge of UI and Integration Tests is a plus.
• Experience with version control systems like Git (especially Gitflow) and conducting code reviews.
• Knowledge of agile software development (Scrum) and ideally experience with tools like Jira and Confluence.
• Successfully completed studies in computer science or a comparable qualification with profound experience in the development of native iOS, iPadOS, or MacOS apps.
• Fluent English skills, enabling confident communication in meetings and technical discussions.

Our Offer

• 25 days annual leave + 1 day annual leave after 5 years in the company
• Meal tickets
• Additional health insurance
• A good work life balance with flexible working time
• A pleasant and diverse environment with regular events, team buildings and stimulating activities
• A huge array of tools & technologies available on the spot and ready for a steady personal development
• Variety of opportunities with one of the strongest and largest retail companies in the world
• You will be part of an international team composed of people from different countries and backgrounds
• Onboarding and support/mentoring