Lead iOS Software Engineer

Kforce Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kforce is seeking a Lead iOS Software Engineer in Columbus, OH to guide a fast-paced agile team. You will design, implement, and scale iOS platform capabilities, using Swift/Objective-C, XCUITest, and AI-assisted development to deliver secure, high-quality apps across the enterprise.

You will collaborate with product, QA, and UX to translate requirements into actionable specs, build reliable frameworks, and drive performance improvements while maintaining best practices in secure coding and

Qualifications

• 5+ years solid coding in Swift and/or Objective-C.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools and evaluating outputs.
• Understanding of responsible AI use and secure handling of data.
• Exposure to XCUITest and Apple iOS testing frameworks.
• Experience debugging iOS apps with simulators and devices; interest in BDD/Cucumber.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop iOS platform infrastructure with reusable frameworks.
• Leverage AI coding assist tools to improve quality and speed; peer review outputs.
• Write clean Swift/Objective-C code in Xcode; ensure maintainability and performance.
• Translate requirements into executable specs and documentation.
• Support accessibility validation, visual regression, and AI-powered features.
• Collaborate with API mocking via WireMock and assist platform needs across teams.

Skills

Swift

Objective-C

XCUITest

BDD

AI tools

Secure coding

WireMock

Jenkins

SPM

SwiftUI

Tools

WireMock

Jenkins

Bitbucket

SPM

Sauce Labs

SeeTest

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Lead iOS Software Engineer in Columbus, OH. Summary: As an iOS Software Engineer Lead, you serve as a seasoned member of an agile team to design and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. You are responsible for carrying out critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives. Duties Include:

• Contribute to the design and development of iOS platform infrastructure, building reusable frameworks and tooling on top of XCUITest integrated with BDD/Cucumber
• Leverages enterprise AI coding assist tools to improve code quality, delivery speed, and productivity across complex deliverables (e.g., code generation/refactoring, unit test creation, documentation), while validating outputs through peer review, automated testing, and secure coding standards; Contributes learnings and reusable patterns to improve broader team effectiveness
• Write clean, production-quality Swift/Objective-C code using Xcode that is maintainable, scalable, and performant
• Work with product owners and business stakeholders to translate requirements into clear, executable specifications and well-structured technical documentation
• Build iOS platform capabilities for accessibility validation (WCAG standards, screen readers, dynamic type, iOS Accessibility Inspector), visual regression detection, and validation
• Develop infrastructure for validating AI-powered features including ML model outputs, personalization engines, and intelligent user experiences
• Work with and contribute to API mocking infrastructure built on WireMock to support development and validation without backend dependencies
• Partner with scrum teams to understand platform needs and provide technical guidance
• Collaborate with iOS application teams to support monitoring and resolve production issues

Requirements

• 5+ years Solid coding ability in Swift and/or Objective-C
• Experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, test creation, troubleshooting, or documentation) with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate, validate, and refine AI-generated outputs for correctness, performance, and security
• Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; ability to guide peers on safe and effective usage within team practices
• Some exposure to or interest in XCUITest and Apple's native iOS testing frameworks
• Experience with iOS development including debugging using simulators and devices in Xcode
• Open to learning BDD-Behavior-Driven Development and Cucumber/Gherkin frameworks
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-priority environment across a global team

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to iOS accessibility tools including Accessibility Inspector, screen reader automation (VoiceOver), and dynamic type support
• Experience with visual regression or screenshot comparison tools such as Applitools, Percy, or similar solutions
• Familiarity with internationalization (i18n) and localization (l10n) concepts across multiple languages, regions, or character sets
• Exposure to or interest in validating AI/ML-powered applications, including non-deterministic systems, and leveraging AI tools for development workflows
• Experience with API mocking frameworks such as WireMock, familiarity with iOS UI synchronization concepts, or exposure to screen object patterns
• Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or Bitbucket, SPM, and mobile cloud platforms such as Sauce Labs, Perfecto, or SeeTest
• Experience with SwiftUI and/or UIKit, or exposure to cloud native development concepts

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.