Lead iOS Developer

Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
12+ Months (Contract)

$70/HR on W2
Industry: Retail / E-Commerce

W2 CANDIDATES ONLY. CANDIDATES SHOULD BE ABLE TO WORK ONSITE FROM DAY ONE. NO THIRD-PARTY RESUME PLEASE.

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Lead iOS Developer to join a leading retail client’s mobile team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in iOS app development, architecture, and team leadership, with experience in retail/e-commerce applications. You will lead the design, development, and optimization of high-performance iOS apps that enhance the customer shopping experience.

Key Responsibilities:

✅Lead the design and development of iOS applications using Swift and SwiftUI (or UIKit if legacy support is needed).

✅Architect scalable, maintainable, and high-performance mobile solutions for a retail/e-commerce environment.

✅Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, and backend teams to deliver seamless shopping experiences.

✅Optimize app performance, ensuring fast load times, smooth animations, and efficient memory usage.

✅Implement CI/CD pipelines (Fastlane, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) for automated testing and deployment.

✅Ensure code quality through unit tests, UI tests, and code reviews, mentoring junior developers.

✅Integrate with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and real-time services for features like cart management, payments, and personalized recommendations.

✅Work with Firebase, Analytics, and Crashlytics for monitoring and improving app stability.

✅Stay updated with the latest iOS frameworks, Swift advancements, and Apple ecosystem trends.

✅Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.

Required Skills & Experience:

✅12+ years of iOS development experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

Expert-level proficiency in Swift (SwiftUI and/or UIKit).

✅Strong experience with retail/e-commerce apps (shopping carts, payments, product catalogs, AR/VR features).

✅Deep understanding of MVC, MVVM, VIPER, or Clean Architecture for iOS apps.

✅Experience with Core Data, Realm, or SQLite for local storage.

✅Knowledge of Combine, RxSwift, or async/await for reactive programming.

✅Familiarity with App Store submission, provisioning profiles, and Apple Developer tools.

✅Experience with Git, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and Jira/Confluence.

✅Strong debugging skills using Xcode Instruments, LLDB, and Crash Logs.

Preferred Qualifications:

✅Experience with watchOS, tvOS, or cross-platform frameworks (Flutter, React Native) is a plus.

✅Knowledge of security best practices OAuth, encryption, secure storage).

✅Familiarity with backend technologies (Node.js, Python, AWS) for better API collaboration.

✅Previous work in AR/VR integrations (ARKit) for retail applications.

Why Apply?

✅Long-term contract (12+ months) with potential extensions.

✅Opportunity to work with a leading retail brand on high-impact projects.

✅Hybrid work model (flexible onsite/remote balance).

✅Competitive hourly rates and a collaborative team environment.