Lead IOS Software Developer

Bally's Tiverton; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global casino-entertainment company in Toronto seeks a Lead iOS Software Developer to create media-rich applications for video streaming and interactive gaming experiences. You will lead development using Swift and SwiftUI while optimizing playback performance. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in professional iOS development, particularly in video streaming apps. Competitive benefits include health insurance and a wellness allowance.

Benefits

Annual vacation

Annual bonus

RRSP program

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Wellness allowance

Qualifications

• 5 years of professional iOS development experience using Swift.
• Deep understanding of SwiftUI and MVVM architecture.
• Proven experience working with video streaming apps.
• Excellent command of local persistence using SQLite and Core Data.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of engaging iOS applications.
• Architecting and implementing features.
• Optimizing media playback performance.
• Integrating analytics and observability tools.
• Building and managing local data layers.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with teams.
• Writing and performing code reviews.

Skills

Swift

SwiftUI

MVVM architecture

video streaming optimization

SQLite

Core Data

Firebase

Crashlytics

Education

5 years of professional iOS development experience

Tools

SQLite

Core Data

Swift Package Manager

Firebase

Job description

Who we are

Ballys Corporation is a global casino-entertainment company with a growing omni-channel presence. It currently owns and manages 15 casinos across 10 states a golf course in New York a horse racetrack in Colorado and has access to OSB licenses in 18 states. It also owns Ballys Interactive International formerly Gamesys Group a leading global online gaming operator Bally Bet a first-in-class sports betting platform and Bally Casino a growing iCasino platform.

With 10600 employees the Companys casino operations include approximately 15300 slot machines 580 table games and 3800 hotel rooms. Upon completing the construction of a permanent casino facility in Chicago Ballys will own and / or manage 15 casinos across 10 states. Ballys also has rights to developable land in Las Vegas post the closure of the Tropicana. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BALY.

Ballys Media operates the Bally Sports Live and Stadium sports streaming services. Bally Sports Live is a free live streaming app that allows sports fans to engage with their favorite events in real-time while fostering interactive fan communities and earning rewards for activities. Stadium a joint venture between Ballys and Silver Chalice (owned by Jerry Reinsdorf who also owns the Chicago Bulls and White Sox) is a free advertising-supported streaming (FAST) sports network distributed through partners such as Samsung TV Plus Amazon Fire TV and Prime Video Tubi YouTube TV DirecTV and Fubo. Sports and events that Bally Sports Live and Stadium broadcast include Minor League Baseball Savannah Bananas Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship GLORY Kickboxing AVP Pro beach volleyball as well as betting shows.

Well what about the team

We are seeking a Lead iOS Software Developer to join our team in building high performance media-rich applications for video streaming and interactive game experiences. You will work on complex features across a modern iOS tech stack using Swift SwiftUI and architectural patterns like MVVM. This is a hands-on role involving both product feature delivery and architectural guidance.

So what will you be doing

Leading the development of engaging iOS applications with a focus on real-time live video streaming and game mechanics.

Architecting and implementing features using SwiftUI MVVM and modern concurrency (async / await).

Optimizing media playback performance buffering and UI responsiveness for video streaming workflows.

Integrating analytics and observability tools like Datadog and Crashlytics to ensure production-grade stability.

Building and managing local data layers using SQLite Core Data and Realm based on app needs.

Utilizing Swift Package Manager (SPM) to manage dependencies and modularize app architecture.

Collaborating cross-functionally with designers Android developers and backend teams to deliver aligned and consistent user experiences.

Writing and performing code reviews and promote best practices in performance testability and modularity.

And what are we looking for

5 years of professional iOS development experience using Swift.

Deep understanding of SwiftUI MVVM architecture and / or Combine or other reactive programming patterns.

Proven experience working with video streaming apps including media playback optimization (e.g. AVFoundation HLS).

Excellent command of local persistence using SQLite Core Data and Realm with performance tuning skills.

Proficiency with Swift Package Manager and experience structuring large-scale modular iOS apps.

Experience with Firebase especially in crash reporting remote configuration and analytics.

Familiarity with Datadog and Crashlytics for logging monitoring and incident response workflows.

Excellent problem-solving debugging and performance profiling skills.

Nice to Have :

Experience with tvOS for OTT apps development.

Knowledge of video DRM offline media storage and adaptive bitrate streaming.

Exposure to CI / CD for iOS (e.g. GitHub Actions).

Understanding of accessibility standards and support for a11y in complex UI experiences.

This is what youll get

Different benefits packages are tailored to fit each location but heres a taste of what may be on offer

• Annual vacation
• Annual bonus
• RRSP program
• Health insurance
• Home office allowance
• Wellness allowance

DNA / Values

At Ballys Interactive we are driven by a set of core values that we like to call our DNA. We strive to embody our DNA and keep them at the heart of everything we do!

We are Always Ready to embrace change adapt and do what it takes to delight our customers. We believe that You Make the Difference which is what gives our players the best experience and keeps them coming back. We are All One Team looking out for each other respecting diversity while connecting through a common purpose. Our teams are Learning Every Day by showing constant curiosity and the drive to learn from successes mistakes new experiences and the people around us. At Ballys we Love to Lead by thinking differently seeking innovation and always looking for ways to raise our game.

Equal Opportunities

At Ballys Interactive we are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and working conditions.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion are important to us and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves at work.

We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success this is our superpower.

We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race colour nationality ethnic or national origin age sex or sexual orientation gender reassignment religion or belief marital or civil partner status pregnancy or maternity political opinion or disability.

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Key Skills

APIs,REST,Design Patterns,Objective C,iOS Development,Swift,Application Development,SDKs,SQLITE,IOS,JSON,Mobile Applications

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1