iOS Architect

iOS Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled iOS Architect to join our mobile engineering team. This individual will serve as both a technical leader and hands-on contributor, guiding the design and implementation of our iOS applications while ensuring adherence to modern mobile architecture patterns and best practices. The ideal candidate will bring deep iOS expertise, a strong background in app architecture, and a proven track record of building and shipping high-quality iOS applications. Beyond technical acumen, this role requires leadership in mentoring developers, conducting code reviews, and driving architectural decisions that support scalability, maintainability, and performance.
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.