Lead Software Engineer - iOS

DraftKings; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming technology company in Canada is seeking an experienced iOS Engineering Lead. You will oversee the design and development of high-quality iOS applications, mentor the team, and collaborate with cross-functional partners. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Swift, SwiftUI, and leading iOS projects. Join us to influence product roadmaps and enhance user experiences through innovative technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building iOS applications.
• 2+ years in a leadership or mentorship role.
• Expert in Swift and SwiftUI.
• Deep knowledge of iOS architecture patterns like MVVM and VIPER.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of high-quality iOS applications.
• Set coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor iOS engineers.
• Monitor app performance and stability.

Skills

iOS application development

Mentorship

Swift

SwiftUI

API integration

Performance tuning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Why consider this job opportunity

• Opportunity to lead the design and development of high-quality iOS applications for millions of users
• Mentorship role fostering growth within the engineering team
• Chance to work with cutting-edge AI tools to enhance development workflows
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams including designers and product managers
• Involvement in shaping product roadmaps and long-term mobile strategy
• Be part of a publicly traded company at the forefront of the gaming technology industry

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of high-quality iOS applications with a focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability
• Set and uphold coding standards, architecture patterns, and best practices across the iOS engineering team
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to align technical solutions with business goals
• Mentor and coach iOS engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and technical excellence
• Monitor and optimize app performance, stability, and release processes to ensure smooth, reliable deployments

What is Required (Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a relevant combination of education, experience, and training
• At least 5 years of experience building and shipping iOS applications, with at least 2 years in a leadership or mentorship role
• Expert-level proficiency in Swift and SwiftUI, with deep knowledge of iOS architecture patterns such as MVVM and VIPER
• Proven ability to design scalable, modular codebases and lead large feature development from concept to releaseStrong background in API integration, data persistence, state management, and performance tuning

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and efficient release processes
• Exceptional collaboration skills, with a track record of influencing technical direction across teams
• A strategic, user-focused mindset, balancing technical innovation with delivering impactful product experiences

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