Software Engineer - iOS

Kaleido; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ViCentra is seeking an experienced Software Engineer, iOS, to join our growing in-house mobile engineering team and drive the Kaleido app forward. You will own the iOS codebase, mentor engineers, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced MedTech environment.

The role emphasizes design, implementation, and leadership across the full mobile SDLC, with collaboration across cross-functional teams to deliver robust, user-centric software for regulated medical devices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in software/computer engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional iOS development experience with Swift.
• Experience across all development stages, including architecture, testing, release and maintenance.
• Strong testing practices for embedded applications (unit and integration).
• Fluent English communication.
• Preferred: medical devices or regulated software industry.
• Preferred: familiarity with IEC 60601-1, IEC 62304, IEC 62366, ISO 14971, ISO 13485, and FDA 21 CFR 820.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain iOS applications (Swift) used with ViCentra's medical devices.
• Lead and contribute to projects across the full software development lifecycle, from concept and architecture through testing, release, and maintenance.
• Set technical direction and coding standards for the iOS codebase, writing clean, well-structured, and testable code.
• Lead peer code reviews and mentor less experienced engineers, driving knowledge sharing across the mobile team.
• Support verification, validation, and release activities, including required quality system documentation.
• Ensure compliance with the Quality Management System and applicable medical device standards.
• Collaborate with usability, testing, systems, cloud, quality, and regulatory teams.
• Contribute to building a best-in-class mobile development environment within a regulated context.
• Stay current with iOS and mobile development trends, raising the technical bar.

Skills

Swift

iOS development

Software architecture

Testing

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in software/computer engineering

Job description

At ViCentra, we’re on a mission to make living with diabetes easier, by designing simple, beautiful, and effective solutions that fit people’s lives — not the other way around.We combine technological innovation with human-centered design to empower people with more freedom, confidence, and life on their terms. Our values; Be Bold, Build Trust, Focus on the Customer and Deliver Excellence drive everything we create and every decision we make.

We believe that when ambition meets purpose, remarkable things happen. If you thrive in a space where ideas accelerate, challenges spark growth, and making a difference is the goal, ViCentra is your next great adventure.

As Software Engineer, iOS, you'll be a contributor to ViCentra's growing in-house mobile engineering team and to the long-term evolution of the Kaleido App. The app is currently built by an external partner, and once delivered, full ownership transitions to ViCentra and to the team you'll help lead. You'll take the app forward through maintenance, enhancement, and future feature development, keeping it robust, user-focused, and compliant with medical-device regulations.

This is a hands‑on engineering role with real‑world impact, building iOS software in Swift that interfaces with regulated medical devices and is used every day by people who depend on it. Working closely with the Mobile Engineering Manager and cross‑functional teams, you'll set technical direction and coding standards for the iOS codebase, mentor less experienced engineers, and directly shape patient safety, product quality, and ViCentra's ability to scale its technology globally.

What You’ll Take On

In your role, you will:

• Design, implement, and maintain iOS applications (Swift) used in conjunction with ViCentra's medical devices.
• Lead and contribute to projects across the full software development lifecycle, from concept and architecture through testing, release, and maintenance.
• Set technical direction and coding standards for the iOS codebase, writing clean, well-structured, and testable code aligned with design specifications and best practices.
• Lead peer code reviews and mentor less experienced engineers, driving knowledge sharing across the mobile team.
• Support verification, validation, and release activities, including the required quality system documentation.
• Ensure compliance with the Quality Management System and applicable medical device standards.
• Collaborate closely with usability, testing, systems, cloud, quality, and regulatory teams.
• Contribute to building a best‑in‑class mobile development environment within a regulated context.
• Stay current with iOS and mobile development trends, continuously raising the technical bar for the team.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in software/computer engineering, or equivalent experience.
• An extensive track record in iOS development with Swift, 5+ years of professional experience.
• Experience across all development stages, including software architecture and design, testing, release, and maintenance.
• Solid understanding of software testing practices for embedded applications, including unit and integration testing.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, with fluency in English.
• A proven track record of delivering to time within a multi-disciplinary project team.
• (preferred) experience in the medical devices or regulated software industry.
• (preferred) familiarity with standards such as IEC 60601-1, IEC 62304, IEC 62366, ISO 14971, ISO 13485, and FDA 21 CFR 820.
• (preferred) experience with automated testing for mobile applications, Android development, or cloud backend development for app data.

Working at ViCentra means joining a team defined by:

• Courage to create: We experiment, challenge norms, and learn fast.
• Trust above all: Integrity, honesty, and openness shape our relationships.
• Customer-first mindset: Every idea is measured by the impact on those we serve.
• A drive for excellence: We hold ourselves to the highest standard because lives depend on it.

Our days move fast, fueled by curiosity, diverse perspectives, and a love for collaboration. Here, you can shape and be shaped by groundbreaking work in MedTech.

Grow With Purpose

• Harness your talent for a mission that truly matters.
• Enjoy creative freedom, supportive teamwork, and room to lead initiatives.
• Make a direct impact in people’s lives, today and into the future.
• Be surrounded by innovators who challenge and cheer you on.

Every Journey Starts Somewhere — Make Yours Count Here

We believe a powerful team is built on unique backgrounds and points of view. If this opportunity excites you but you’re unsure if you fit every bullet, we want to hear your story. At ViCentra, it’s your potential and passion that catch our eye.