Lead iOS Developer

Job Title: iOS Lead Developer

Location: Chicago, IL (Only locals or who can go F2F for Final Client interview on own expenses)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced iOS Lead Developer to design, build, and lead the development of high-quality mobile applications. This role requires a hands-on technical leader who can guide a team of developers, drive architecture decisions, and deliver scalable, performant, and user-friendly iOS applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of advanced iOS applications using Swift and modern frameworks
• Architect scalable, maintainable, and high-performance mobile solutions
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend teams to define and deliver features
• Mentor and guide iOS developers through code reviews, best practices, and technical direction
• Ensure code quality through unit testing, automation, and CI/CD pipelines
• Optimize application performance, responsiveness, and security
• Drive adoption of new technologies and continuously improve development processes
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in iOS development
• Strong proficiency in Swift and experience with Objective-C
• Deep understanding of iOS frameworks such as UIKit, SwiftUI, Core Data, and Combine
• Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and third-party integrations
• Solid knowledge of mobile architecture patterns (MVC, MVVM, VIPER)
• Experience leading development teams in Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Bitrise
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
• Knowledge of mobile security best practices
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (XCTest, UI Testing)
• Prior experience working in large-scale or enterprise environments

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a fast-paced environment.