iOS Lead

Overview

Hybrid
$70 - $80
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

ios
Xcode
Swift
Objective-C
JSON
CI/CD

Job Details

Trident Consulting is seeking a "iOS Lead" for one of our client in "San Leandro, CA". A global leader in business and technology services.
Position: iOS Lead Location: San Leandro, CA - Hybrid
Mode: Contract - W2
Pay rate: $70-$80/hr on W2
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled iOS Lead Engineer who can balance technical leadership (30%) with hands-on coding (70%). The ideal candidate will lead by example, guiding a small team of iOS engineers while actively contributing to design, development, and delivery of cutting-edge mobile applications
Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of iOS developers, driving technical excellence and best practices.
  • Architect, design, and implement advanced iOS applications for iPhone and iPad.
  • Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to define and deliver high-quality features.
  • Review code, provide technical guidance, and ensure adherence to coding standards.
  • Own the full mobile app lifecycle from concept and design to testing and release.
  • Stay updated on emerging iOS technologies, tools, and frameworks to continuously improve development efficiency

Required Skills & Experience

  • 7 10 years of overall experience in software development, with at least 5+ years in iOS application development.
  • Proven experience as a Lead / Senior iOS Engineer managing or mentoring developers.
  • Strong hands-on expertise in Swift and Objective-C.
  • Solid understanding of iOS frameworks (UIKit, CoreData, Core Animation, etc.).
  • Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, JSON, and third-party libraries.
  • Proficient in Xcode, Instruments, and debugging tools.
  • Familiar with mobile security best practices, performance optimization, and App Store submission process.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to balance leadership with individual contribution

Good to Have

  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (Fastlane, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
  • Experience with unit testing, UI testing, and test automation.
  • Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Prior work in consumer-facing, high-scale mobile applications

Interview Process

  • HackerRound Test Hands-on coding assessment.
  • Virtual Interview (Technical)
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