Principal iOS Engineer, New York

ION Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k)

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Lab49/ION is seeking a Senior iOS Engineer to lead the development of a flagship wealth-management mobile platform for UHNW clients. You will work in a collaborative, client-facing team delivering innovative iOS solutions with high performance and security on modern Apple tech.

You will collaborate with product, design, and backend teams, drive features from concept to production, and mentor junior engineers while maintaining high code quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of native iOS development experience.
• Proficiency in Swift with SwiftUI/ UIKit and Xcode.
• Experience with GitLab and RESTful APIs integration.
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust iOS applications using Swift and SwiftUI/UIKit, ensuring optimal performance and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, and backend developers to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, maintainable code, adhering to MVVM and best practices.
• Perform unit and integration testing to ensure application quality and stability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile technologies and trends.

Skills

12+ years iOS

Swift

SwiftUI

UIKit

Xcode

GitLab

RESTful APIs

UI/UX principles

Tools

GitLab

Xcode

CI/CD

Job description

Lab49isanaward-winningspecialistconsultancythatcreatesbespoketechnologyinpartnershipwiththemostimportantcompaniesinfinance.Wewerefoundedin2002tobringSiliconValleysolutionstoWallStreet’sdoor.Sincethen,wehaveworkedonsuccessivewavesoftechnologicalchange,includingdistributedcomputing,high-speedautomation,enterpriseUXanddigitaldistribution(forwhichLab49wasamongthefirstsignificantpracticesestablishedonWallStreet),DevOps,cloudanddatascience.

Today, we are an established partner in financial markets, having delivered hundreds of projects for clients including all the world’s tier-one investment banks and many of the largest buy-side firms globally.

BeingpartofLab49meansbringingyourdriveandcreativityintoanenvironmentwhereyourcontributionswillmakeimmediateimpact.Engineerswillworkincrossfunctionalteams,consultingdirectlywithourclients,shapingnotonlytechnicalsolutionstobusinessproblemsbutdeliveringthemintoproduction.
Currently LAB49 is looking for a Senior iOSEngineer will play a critical role on key projects for Lab49 clients. Working in a collaborative and innovative project team, with direct client-facing interactions, you will have an opportunity to apply your skills and expertise to design innovative applications that solve complex problems and enhance performance and productivity at our marquis clients.

In this dynamic role you will be working within a dedicated team to enhance a flagship wealth management mobile platform for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, delivering new features, modernizing existing experiences, and driving continuous product innovation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust iOS applications using Swift and SwiftUI/ UIKit, ensuring optimal performance and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, and backend developers to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, adhering to best practices and architectural patterns (e.g., MVVM).
• Perform unit and integration testing to ensure application quality and stability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile technologies, frameworks, and industry trends.

Required Skills And Experience

• 12+ years of experience with native iOS development
• Proficiency in Swift and experience with native iOS development tools such as Xcode, SwiftUI, and UIKit
• Experience with GitLab
• Familiarity with integrating RESTful APIs and third-party libraries
• Understanding of mobile UI/UX principles and best practices to create intuitive and engaging user experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong portfolio of released applications on the App Store
• Experience with AppConfig community standards and enterprise app distribution
• Experience with agile development methodologies
• Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for mobile applications
• Knowledge and/ or experience with the asset management (ideally - wealth management) domain

$170,000 - $195,000 a year

Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role and level. We are hiring across multiple levels for this job.
Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.
Salary range disclosure as required by S9427A when hiring in New York.

Our total rewards program is designed to support employee well-being and professional growth. We offer a competitive benefits package including a discretionary bonus, paid holidays, a 401(k), and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional benefits include life insurance, short and long-term disability, Commuter FSA, Family Building Benefits, and more. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
Lab49 is a specialist strategy, design, and technology consulting company dedicated to the financial services industry. We were founded in 2002 to fill a need in the Financial Technology marketplace for high-end execution and reliable delivery of technology projects.
We have office hubs in Midtown Manhattan, Washington DC, London, Budapest, New Delhi and Sydney.
Lab49/ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.
Lab49/ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.