Posted: 15 June
The role
Lead iOS Developer (Swift / SwiftUI)Ocho People | Technology RecruitmentLead iOS Developer role at a global digital engineering organisation working across regulated and data intensive industriesExpert level Swift, SwiftUI, Combine and UIKit with technical leadership across mobile engineeringAI assisted development workflows, Datadog observability and a modern cloud stackFully remoteSalary up to £65,000 About the CompanyOur client is a global digital engineering services organisation founded in 2009, providing full cycle engineering solutions for growing companies in regulated and data intensive industries. With a clear vision to create transformative global impact through empowered talent and innovative digital solutions, they work with clients across multiple sectors and geographies. This is a business with real scale, a strong engineering culture and a genuine commitment to developing its people - an organisation where skilled engineers are given meaningful work and the space to lead.The RoleThis is a Lead iOS Developer position with technical leadership responsibility across native iOS development and broader mobile engineering. You will lead the architecture and development of native iOS applications using Swift and SwiftUI, provide technical guidance and code reviews across Android development, and drive improvements in CI and CD, observability, analytics, crash reporting and application performance. Working closely with Product, Design, Back End Engineering and QA teams, you will mentor engineers, promote mobile development best practices and operate within an AI assisted software development lifecycle using tools such as GitHub Copilot. This is a strong opportunity for a senior iOS engineer ready to step into or grow within a leadership position.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the architecture and development of native iOS applications using Swift and SwiftUIProvide technical guidance and code reviews for Android developmentDrive improvements in CI and CD, observability, analytics, crash reporting and application performanceImplement and manage Datadog dashboards, monitoring and alerts alongside analytics tools including Google Analytics and Adobe AnalyticsCollaborate with Product, Design, Back End Engineering and QA teams throughout the delivery lifecycleMentor engineers and promote mobile development best practices across the teamWork within an AI assisted SDLC leveraging tools such as GitHub Copilot and AI assisted development workflowsManage App Store and Google Play deployment processesWhat You'll NeedEssential:5 or more years of mobile development experience, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role focused on iOSExpert level experience with Swift, SwiftUI, Combine and UIKitWorking knowledge of Kotlin and Android architecture componentsExperience with Azure DevOps, Git, Fastlane, Firebase, CI and CD pipelines and automated testingStrong experience implementing and managing Datadog dashboards, monitoring and alertingFamiliarity with Azure and AWS cloud services including Azure Functions, Blob Storage, S3 and Service BusStrong understanding of REST APIs, OAuth2, mobile security, accessibility standards (WCAG and ARIA) and performance optimisationExperience with App Store and Google Play deployment processesStrong communication, stakeholder management, project organisation and scope management skillsNice to Have:Experience working in regulated or data intensive industry environmentsHands on experience with AI assisted development tooling beyond GitHub CopilotBackground working across cross functional teams spanning multiple geographiesWhy Apply?Salary up to £65,000Fully remote workingLead level scope with genuine technical authority across iOS architecture and mobile engineering standardsGlobal organisation with a strong track record and a clear engineering led cultureModern, AI assisted development environment with best in class toolingMeaningful work across regulated and data intensive industries with real world impactMentorship and development culture - a business that invests in its engineers for the long termHow to ApplyFor a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please reach out to Nick Napier directly on LinkedIn or submit your CV via the link below.Benefits:Work From HomeWHJS1_NI