Lead iOS Developer

UST; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 95,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and mission-driven company is seeking a skilled Lead iOS Developer to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on designing and building cutting-edge mobile applications for a diverse range of iOS devices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define app features and ensure high-quality performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Swift and SwiftUI, along with a strong understanding of iOS frameworks and best practices. Join this forward-thinking organization and make a meaningful impact through technology while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Qualifications

• 8+ years of iOS development experience with a focus on native applications.
• Proficient in Swift and SwiftUI with strong knowledge of iOS frameworks.
• Experience in performance tuning and integrating APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design and build mobile applications for the iOS platform.
• Collaborate with design teams to define app features and ensure quality.
• Integrate applications with backend tools and maintain code quality.

Skills

Swift

SwiftUI

XCTest

Accessibility Inspector

iOS Frameworks

RESTful APIs

Performance Tuning

Code Versioning (Git)

Unit Testing

TDD

Tools

Git

Google Analytics

Crashlytics

Firebase

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Who We Are
Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

Role Description

Lead iOS Developer

Who We Are

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.

Visit us at UST.com.

You Are

We are seeking a skilled Lead iOS developer responsible for providing technical direction based on key stakeholder objectives and drive the development and maintenance of applications aimed at a vast number of diverse iOS devices. The primary focus will be the development of native iOS applications and their integration with back-end services and browser apps.

The Opportunity

• Designing and building mobile applications for iOS platform

8+ Years of experience

• Collaborating with the design team to define app features and stories
• Ensuring quality and performance of the application to specifications and standards for iOS and the client
• Identifying potential problems and resolving application bottlenecks
• Fixing application bugs before the final release
• Collaborate with cross functional team to define and design the app
• Perform checks on correct functionality of app
• Integrate application with backend tools such as APIs and push notifications
• Responsible to help maintain code quality, organization and automation
• Work with a tech lead to maintain standards and code quality
• Collaboration with Android development team for unified approaches

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What You Need

• Proficiency in Swift and SwiftUI.
• Strong knowledge of iOS frameworks
• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect iOS applications to back-end services.
• Understanding of Apple’s design principles and interface guidelines.
• Experience with performance and memory tuning with tools (such as Instruments, Accessibility Inspector).
• Understanding of Accessibility
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (such as Git).
• Familiarity with continuous integration
• Good understanding of Unit Testing and UITesting using XCTest
• Understanding of Code Coverage and understanding of TDD approach
• Understanding of MVC, MVVM, MVP
• Knowledge of Google Analytics, Crashlytics, Firebase
• Must-Have Skills: Proficient and knowledgeable in the following concepts (and related tools) - iOS Frameworks, threading, apple design principles, performance and memory tuning, integrating accessibility compliance as part of development, code versioning, TDD and Unit testing, mobile app design patterns, monitoring user behavior, web traffic, performance and crash reporting.
• Swift, SwiftUI, Git, Accessibility Inspector, XCTest, MVVM, Google Analytics, Crashlytics

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: Remote

Compensation Range: $95,000-$143,750

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

What We Believe

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters belonging, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

Humility

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

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Skills

Swift, SwiftUI, XCTest, Accessibility Inspector

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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