JOB DESCRIPTION - 3 month contract to hire - hybrid - $60-$70/hr (convert at around 130,000/yr)
The Senior Software Engineer – Mobile & Full Stack owns end-to-end delivery across iOS applications and backend services, including architecture, development, performance optimization, and production stability. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions while driving technical strategy and resolving complex production challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead architecture decisions across iOS frontend and backend service layers, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
- Design and deliver high-quality features with a focus on performance, usability, and reliability.
- Own production stability across the stack, including crash reduction, performance tuning, and defect prevention.
- Drive root cause analysis and resolution of complex, high-severity production issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust API contracts and seamless end-to-end system integration.
- Manage release processes including mobile deployments, backend rollouts, and CI/CD pipeline execution.
- Provide L3 escalation support and participate in on-call rotations.
- Mentor engineers and promote engineering best practices across the team.
- Backend Development: Java, Kotlin, Node.js, or Python
- APIs: REST (GraphQL optional)
- Data: SQL and data troubleshooting
- DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, Fastlane (preferred)
- Observability: Logging, tracing, APM tools (e.g., New Relic)
- Tools: Xcode, TestFlight, App Store Connect
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- 7+ years of software engineering experience with production system ownership (Swift, Swift/UI, Java, Kotlin)
- Strong expertise in either iOS/mobile or backend development, with working knowledge across both
- Experience supporting and maintaining live production applications at scale
- Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues under pressure
- Experience working with large or legacy codebases
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor other engineers