Senior iOS Lead: Build High-Performance Mobile Apps

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

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