Sr. Staff Software Engineer- iOS Development

UKG; Dadri; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

UKG is seeking a Senior iOS Engineer in India to lead the design, development, and evolution of large-scale iOS applications and platform capabilities. You will act as the technical expert for iOS architecture, mobile frameworks, performance, security, and reliability.

Drive technical strategy, mentor engineers, review high-level designs, and collaborate with Product, UX, Platform, and Engineering leaders to deliver strong business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in iOS development using Swift and modern iOS frameworks.
• Deep knowledge of mobile architecture patterns, APIs, security and performance.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale engineering initiatives across teams.
• Experience with CI/CD, testing, observability and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and evolution of large-scale iOS applications.
• Own service health, incident management, and architectural decisions.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across teams.
• Partner with Product, UX, Platform, and Engineering leaders to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Swift

iOS frameworks

Mobile architecture

CI/CD

Observability

Mentorship

Job description

Why UKG: At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That's what we do. We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you'll get flexibility that's real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you.

Job Description

Lead the design, development, and evolution of large-scale iOS applications and platform capabilities. Serve as the technical expert for iOS architecture, mobile frameworks, performance, security, and reliability. Drive technical strategy and influence engineering decisions across multiple teams. Lead complex projects with moderate to high risk and cross-functional dependencies. Identify and resolve system-level issues, proactively addressing root causes and preventing recurrence. Own service health, operational excellence, and incident management across multiple products or teams. Review and approve high-level architecture and design decisions. Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across teams. Partner with Product, UX, Platform, and Engineering leaders to deliver business outcomes. Act as a trusted advisor for mobile engineering best practices and innovation.

Qualifications

Strong expertise in iOS development using Swift and modern iOS frameworks. Deep knowledge of mobile architecture patterns, APIs, security, performance optimisation, and application lifecycle management. Proven ability to solve complex technical problems and deliver innovative solutions. Experience leading large-scale engineering initiatives across multiple teams. Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, CI/CD, testing, observability, and operational excellence. Ability to work independently with minimal guidance. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated mentorship and technical leadership experience Influences decisions across teams and value streams. Leads major programmes and technical initiatives. Develops and improves engineering processes, practices, and standards. Drives adoption, scalability, and operational manageability of platforms and services. Communicates complex technical concepts and influences organisational direction.

Company Overview

UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry — because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com. UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process.

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