iOS Technical Lead

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is hiring an iOS Lead to drive development of high-performance mobile applications in a hybrid work environment. You will mentor peers, translate stories into robust code, and collaborate with architects to push the mobile platform forward.

The role demands strong OO design, practical experience with Swift/Objective‑C and possibly JavaScript, and a passion for quality and velocity. You will work within a cross-functional team, balancing delivery of business value with technical debt

Qualifications

• Experience with Native application development.
• Proficiency in one or more relevant programming languages (Swift/Objective-C, JavaScript).
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and demonstrate 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 across engineers, managers, PMs, customers.
• Experience with Cloud Development Platforms, Mobile/Web development frameworks, and micro-service architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead system analysis, design, development, and implementation for mobile native applications.
• Translate stories into design and code; develop well-engineered code and test artifacts.
• Mentor the team on performance best practices and use of platform components.
• Collaborate with Scrum Masters and Product Owners to prioritize work.
• Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative team environment.

Skills

Swift/Obj‑C

JavaScript

design patterns

Cloud platforms

microservice architecture

effective communication

Education

CS degree or equivalent

Tools

Git (GitHub)

CI/CD (GitHub Actions)

Fastlane

Xcode

Splunk

Honeycomb

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.