iOS Technical Lead

Vanguard; Majestic (AL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking an experienced iOS Lead to drive development of our native mobile applications. You will partner with architects to deliver high-performance iOS/Android experiences and mentor a cross-functional team in an agile environment.

The role requires strong object-oriented design, data structures, and testable code. You will translate stories into scalable design, and work across production, testing, and release cycles in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with native mobile application development.
• Proficiency in Swift or Objective-C and JavaScript.
• Strong understanding of design patterns and data modeling.
• 8+ years of software development; 5+ years in mobile.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation for existing mobile native apps.
• Collaborate with architects to deliver high-performance apps.
• Issue design, code and test inspections across the lifecycle.
• Translate user stories into design and code with automated tests.
• Mentor team on best practices and performance optimization.

Skills

Native mobile development

Swift/Objective-C

JavaScript

Communication skills

Learning agility

System design principles

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Swift 5

Xcode

Git/GitHub

CI/CD (GitHub Actions)

Honeycomb / Splunk

Job description

Are you a passionate iOS Lead? Do you want to work on a state-of-the-art application with modern design, architecture and tools in a truly agile environment?

Come join our growing, enthusiastic and talented Mobile development team! Vanguard is building a world-class mobile experience for our clients, and we are hiring top talent to help develop our next generation of native iOS and Android applications. You will be joining a fun, collaborative and inclusive cross-functional team where individuals strong on aptitude and attitude have an opportunity to grow their professional careers through working with some of the most advanced technology, development practices.

What it takes:

• Partner with architects to implement high-performance mobile applications
• Research and summarize adjacent technology trends to provide guidance
• Mentor the team on the “how” of better use of existing platform components and performance best practices
• Highly collaborative, a fast learner and willing to work wherever you’re needed on the team
• Demonstrated experience with software engineering fundamentals including object-oriented design, data structures, dependency injection, testable code, and algorithms
• Able to effectively communicate technical issues in a manner all can understand
• Able to work with Scrum Masters and Product Owners to prioritize work relative to both delivering business value and addressing technical debt
• Leads system analysis, design, development, and implementation for our existing mobile native applications.
• Translates stories into design & code. Develops well-engineered code and test artifacts backed by automated tests
• Research and employs contemporary software development techniques to ensure quality and improve velocity of the team
• Elevates code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule. Provides follow-up Production support. Submits change control requests and documents
• Leads in design, code, and test inspections throughout life cycle to identify issues.
• Participates in other meetings, such as those for use case creation
• Contributes to developing and maintaining an inclusive and highly collaborative environment for the team

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Experience with Native application development
• Proficiency in one or more relevant programming languages (e.g. Swift/Objective-C, JavaScript)
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and demonstrate a hands-on understanding
• Strong understanding of design patterns, integration patterns/practice, data modeling principles and best practices
• A good track record of project delivery for large cross-team projects
• Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with engineers, managers, PMs, customers
• Experience with Cloud Development Platforms, Mobile/Web development frameworks, and micro-service architecture

Preferred Skills:

• Demonstrated experience with software engineering fundamentals including object-oriented design, data structures, dependency injection, testable code, and algorithms
• Latest iOS SDK / XCode
• Swift 5
• CI/CD Pipeline (GitHub Actions / Fastlane)
• Git (GitHub)
• Honeycomb
• Splunk

Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent preferred or relevant experience
• 8+ years of software development experience
• 5+ years as a mobile developer

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.