iOS Technical Lead

The Vanguard Group; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vanguard Group is seeking an experienced iOS Lead to drive native app development on a world-class mobile platform. You will collaborate across architects, engineers, and product teams to deliver high-performance iOS experiences, while mentoring peers and improving velocity with modern design patterns.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in software development, 5+ years as a mobile developer, and strong Swift/Objective-C and JavaScript skills, with a track record of delivering cross-team

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience.
• 5+ years as a mobile developer.
• Proficiency in Swift/Objective-C and JavaScript.
• Strong understanding of design patterns and data modeling.
• Experience with cloud platforms and microservice architecture.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with architects to implement high-performance mobile applications.
• Mentor the team on performance best practices and platform components.
• Lead design, development, and implementation for existing mobile native applications.
• Translate stories into design and code backed by automated tests.
• Collaborate with Scrum Masters and Product Owners to balance business value and tech debt.

Skills

Native app development

Swift/Objective-C

JavaScript

Design patterns

Cloud platforms

Microservice architecture

CI/CD (GitHub Actions / Fastlane)

Xcode

Test-driven development

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Xcode

Git

GitHub Actions

Fastlane

Splunk

Honeycomb

Job description

Are youa passionate iOS Lead? Doyou want to work on a state-of-the-artapplication with modern design, architectureand tools in a trulyagile environment?

Come join our growing, enthusiasticand 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 provideguidance
• 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’reneeded on the team
• Demonstratedexperience 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 relativeto 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. Providesfollow-upProduction support. Submits change control requests and documents
• Leads in design, code, and test inspections throughout life cycle to identifyissues.
• Participatesin other meetings, such as those for use case creation
• Contributes to developing and maintainingan inclusive and highly collaborativeenvironment for the team

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Experience with Native application development

• Proficiencyin 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 communicationskills 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.