IOS Architect

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
25% Travel

Skills

API
IOS Development
Kotlin
MVVM
Mobile Security
Mobile Development
Mobile Applications
Scalability
Swift
UIKit
Database
Core Data
Animation
Objective-C
Software Engineering
Provisioning
Performance Tuning
Evaluation
IT Management
SQLite
Storage
Collaboration
Research

Job Details

Job Title: IOS Architect

Location: Miami, FL (Hybrid) 1-2 days Onsite in a week
Duration: Contract

Responsibilities:

  • Architect and design scalable, maintainable, and testable iOS applications using modern patterns (MVVM, VIPER, Clean Architecture, etc.).

  • Serve as a hands-on technical lead, actively contributing code and ensuring high-quality implementations.

  • Conduct code reviews, provide mentorship, and enforce best practices across the mobile team.

  • Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and cross-functional engineers to align architecture with business goals.

  • Stay ahead of the curve by researching and adopting latest iOS frameworks, SDKs, and Apple guidelines.

  • Define and document architectural standards and ensure consistency across apps.

  • Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, memory issues, and scalability challenges.

  • Partner with backend/API teams to design efficient data contracts and integrations.

  • Guide the evaluation and adoption of new tools, frameworks, and mobile development methodologies.

  • Ensure robust offline storage and sync strategies for mobile apps.

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 7+ years focused on iOS development.

  • Strong expertise in Swift (and Objective-C).

  • Deep understanding of iOS frameworks (UIKit, SwiftUI, Combine, Core Data, Core Animation, etc.).

  • Proven experience with modern mobile architecture patterns (MVVM, VIPER, Clean Architecture).

  • Portfolio of published iOS apps showcasing hands-on contributions and architectural influence.

  • Experience with offline-first architectures, local databases (Realm, Core Data, SQLite), and data synchronization.

  • Strong knowledge of App Store guidelines, provisioning, and deployment processes.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions and influence stakeholders.

Bonus Skills:

  • Experience or strong interest in Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP/KMM) and cross-platform architecture strategies.

  • Strong knowledge of Apple Push Notification Service (APNs), background tasks, and advanced notification handling.

  • Knowledge of mobile security, offline-first design, and performance optimization at scale.

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