Senior iOS Developer

Casino and; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global casino-entertainment company in Toronto is seeking a Senior iOS Software Developer to build high-performance applications for video streaming and interactive game experiences. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in iOS development using Swift and a proven track record in video streaming apps, with a focus on media playback optimization. This full-time role offers a collaborative work environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Annual vacation

Annual bonus

RRSP program

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Wellness allowance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of professional iOS development using Swift.
• Deep understanding of SwiftUI, MVVM architecture.
• Proven experience working with video streaming apps.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of engaging iOS applications.
• Architect and implement features using SwiftUI.
• Optimize media playback performance.

Skills

Professional iOS development with Swift

Understanding of SwiftUI, MVVM

Video streaming app experience

Local persistence skills (SQLite, Core Data, Realm)

Swift Package Manager proficiency

Experience with Firebase

Knowledge of Datadog and Crashlytics

Problem-solving and debugging skills

Job description

Overview

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 10,600 employees the Company’s casino operations include approximately 15,300 slot machines, 580 table games and 3,800 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.

Team

We are seeking a Senior 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.

What you’ll 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 promoting best practices in performance, testability and modularity.

What we are looking for

• Possess extensive experience of professional iOS development using Swift.
• Have 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).
• Possess excellent command of local persistence using SQLite, Core Data and Realm with performance tuning skills.
• Be proficient with Swift Package Manager and experience structuring large-scale modular iOS apps.
• Have experience with Firebase, especially in crash reporting, remote configuration and analytics.
• Be familiar with Datadog and Crashlytics for logging, monitoring and incident response workflows.
• Have excellent problem-solving, debugging and performance profiling skills.
• Experience with React Native is a plus.

This is what you’ll get

Different benefits packages are tailored to fit each location but here’s 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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Required Experience: Senior IC

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