Senior Software Apps Engineer, iOS

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • Posted 4 hours ago | Updated 4 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

FOCUS
Mobile Applications
User Experience
Collaboration
Migration
Productivity
KPI
Regression Analysis
Soft Skills
Object-Oriented Programming
Swift
Objective-C
C++
Java
Computer Science
Data Structure
Algorithms
Software Design
Mobile Development
Software Development
Design Patterns
Programming Languages
Continuous Integration
Continuous Integration and Development
Git
Management
Mobile Testing
Test-driven Development
Appium
Leadership
Accountability
Quick Learner
Communication
Logistics
IOS Development
Recruiting
Testing
Attention To Detail

Job Details

Title: Senior Software Apps Engineer, iOS
Job ID: 3491
Location: Remote
Preferred Time Zone: EST & PST
Duration: 12 months
Interview Process: 2-3 round interview ( including coding test)
Coding test is required
2 submissions per supplier
  • Overview of the team: The team is responsible for the infrastructure of the Client Mail iOS mobile application. We establish best practices for the team and focus on performance, stability and code modernization and architectural oversight
  • Key team goals: Best practices; Performance/Stability; Security; Code modernization
Job Roles and Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities (daily/weekly):
  • Responsible for analyzing and modernizing existing code to improve performance, stability and security.
  • Responsible for the definition, design, development and timely completion of major new features in current and future products
  • Performing code reviews for your peers where you will be learning from and contributing to a collaborative working model
  • Tackling hard engineering and user experience problems and solving them in an elegant and seamless manner.
  • Taking ownership of features and areas of the mobile application that will impact millions of users.
  • Working with engineering team members to explore and create interesting solutions while sharing knowledge amongst the team.
  • Collaborating with user experience designers, product managers, and other engineers to deliver new features, enhancements, platform improvements and bug fixes
  • Collaborate with other engineers to write testable, reliable code, continuously deploying to production systems
  • Growing in a culture of learning through design discussions and code reviews
  • Own, deploy, monitor and operate large scale production systems distributed across the globe.
  • Recommend alternative approaches to solving complex problems and use new technology to achieve goals
  • Key projects or initiatives for the role:
    • Git Repository support for syncing Client Mail and Client Mail
    • Mobile App Redesign
    • Swift Migration
    • Best practice and developer productivity improvements
  • Success metrics or KPIs for this role:
    • On time delivery of tasks
    • High quality code with low count of regression tickets
  • How is success measured?
    • Minimal delta between delivery and specified delivery deadlines
    • Low number of regression issues related to delivered code
    • Low number of significant changes required after peer reviews (must produce high quality code)
Candidate Profile
  • Must-have skills/qualifications (technical, soft skills, certifications, tools):
    • BS in Computer Science (or equivalent) with 5+ year's experience
    • Strong OO programming experience: Swift, Objective-C, C++, Java or similar
    • Strong foundation in Computer Science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design
    • Deep technical knowledge of iOS mobile application development with a solid understanding of the framework components and their life cycles.
    • Expert in software development domain and principles, including design patterns, code structure, programming languages, continuous integration, and deployment architecture
    • Experience with Git and repository management
    • Experience with mobile test driven development using XCUITest, Espresso, Roboelectric, Appium, Kiwi or similar technologies
    • Ability to work well with diverse groups of people, geographically dispersed across the world
    • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Enjoys helping people, remains friendly and constructive under stress
  • Ideal experience level (years, leadership, industries):
    • 5+ years of experience
  • Any preferred industries or companies for background?
    • iOS app development experience on an app that has been deployed to the app store and has > 100k active users
  • Desired personality or work style:
    • Independent; excellent communication skills
  • Key attributes or values sought in the candidate:
    • Independent, Accountable, Fast learner, Good communication skills, Collaborative, Problem solver.

Recruitment & Logistics
  • Hiring timeline and deadlines:
    • 4-6 weeks
  • Interview process (who, how many rounds):
    • 2 rounds; 45-60mins each
    • Hiring manager and one engineer from iOS Platform squad
  • Location and remote work options:
    • Remote (US or Canada)
  • Time zone preferences or travel requirements:
    • US timezone (PST, CST, MST, EST)
  • Challenges in hiring for this role in the past (if applicable):
  • Need strong, independent candidates.
  • What has worked well in hiring for similar roles?
    • Experienced candidates who have done similar roles previously
  • Any additional details or red flags to note about the role or candidate?
    • Lack of testing; afraid to ask for help; lacking attention to detail

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