Senior Software Engineer - Mobile Development (iOS)

City of Philadelphia PA

Philadelphia, PA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$105,000–$110,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Apple, Apple Interface Builder, Apple Xcode, Application Programming Interface (API), Applications Security, Best Practices, Buses, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Debugging Skills, Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, Diversity, Emergency Medicine, Genetics, Hardware Administration, Health Plan, Mentoring, Mobile Applications Development, Mobile Devices, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Multitasking, Nursing, Objective-C Programming Language, Oracle, Patient Care, People Management, PostgreSQL, Problem Solving Skills, Product Design, Product Lifecycle, Programming Languages, Quality Management, REST (Representational State Transfer), React Native, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Requirements Management, Scholarship, Software Administration, Software Engineering, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Sprint Planning, Standup Meetings, Student Loans, Swift, Team Building, Team Player, Technical Strategy, Test Automation, Testing, Tuition Fees, Unix Shell Programming, User Experience Design (UXD), User Interface Design, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Web Services, iOS
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
POSTED
1 day ago

Company DescriptionA best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you're interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.What We Offer:Impact- The work you do here matters to millions.Growth- Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?Diversity & Inclusion- Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.Benefits -We care about your well-being.Job DescriptionOIT is seeking a Senior iOS Developer to lead the design, development, and maintenance of high quality iOS applications that support City services and operations. This role will work closely with product managers, designers, backend engineers, and City department stakeholders to deliver secure, accessible, user centered mobile experiences.The Senior iOS Developer will strongly influence the full mobile development lifecycle from technical discovery and architecture through implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing iteration. This role requires strong engineering expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to building digital tools that improve the lives of Philadelphia residents, businesses, and City employees.Essential FunctionsDesign, build, and maintain advanced iOS applications using Swift and modern iOS frameworksLead technical ios architecture decisions and establish best practices for mobile developmentCollaborate with product, design, and backend engineering teams to define requirements and deliver high quality featuresTranslate user needs and business goals into scalable, maintainable mobile solutionsCollaborate with UX/UI designers to implement pixel-perfect designs optimized for iOS platformsIntegrate iOS applications with APIs, backend services, and City data systemsEnsure applications meet standards for accessibility, security, and performanceConduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and contribute to team-wide engineering excellenceImplement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring tools to support reliable deploymentsTroubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the mobile stackStay current with iOS technologies, tools, and best practices, and advocate for continuous improvementSupport agile delivery practices, including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectivesCommunicate progress, risks, and technical decisions clearly to technical and nontechnical audiencesCompetencies, Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesDeep understanding of modern iOS development principles and mobile UX patternsAbility to balance long‑term technical strategy with hands‑on implementationAbility to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic public‑sector environmentCommitment to equity, accessibility, and inclusive designStrong analytical and debugging skillsAbility to mentor and support other engineersSolid understanding of iOS development fundamentals including UIKit, Core Data, and iOS frameworksExperience with Xcode, Interface Builder, and iOS development toolsKnowledge of Apple's Human Interface Guidelines and iOS design principlesProficiency in Swift/Objective-C programming languagesFamiliarity with App Store Connect and iOS app submission processesStrong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex mobile applicationsExperience with version control systems, preferably GitWhile you won't necessarily be working with these technologies every day, you should have a broad enough understanding of them to help support your team.Understanding of the modern mobile platform and common architectureStrong understanding of the key differences in supported hardware and features across the mobile device landscapeOne or more cross platform mobile frameworksServer-side programming languages such as Node.jsCommand line and shell scriptsWeb application security concerns and ways to mitigate themSQL, and usage of relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, MSSQLAmazon Web Services (AWS)ContainerizationAutomated test/deployment pipelinesAPI design and developmentQualificationsWe care more about what you can do than where you learned how to do it. That said, a bachelor's degree is a good foundation for the work, and job-related experience around the competencies above is acceptable as well.5+ years of professional iOS development experience.Supervisory or management experience a plusStrong proficiency in Swift, Xcode, and modern iOS frameworks (UIKit, SwiftUI, Combine, etc.)Experience building and deploying applications to the App Store or enterprise distributionExperience integrating RESTful APIs and working with backend servicesFamiliarity with agile or iterative development processesStrong understanding of mobile architecture, design patterns, and performance optimizationExcellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detailStrong communication skills and experience collaborating with cross‑functional teamsAdditional InformationSalary Range: $105,000 - $110,000All applications must include a cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will be considered incomplete.Have developed and deployed at least one iOS application to the Apple App StoreDemonstrate proficiency in React Native development through portfolio or work samplesDid you know?We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependentsOur wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical planEmployees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidaysGenerous retirement savings options are availablePay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.Enjoy a Free Commute on SEPTA - Starting September 1, 2023, eligible City employees will no longer have to worry about paying for SEPTA public transportation. Whether you're a full-time, part-time, or provisional employee, you can seize the opportunity to sign up for the SEPTA Key Advantage Program and receive free Key cards for free rides on SEPTA buses, trains, trolleys, and regional rails.Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hireEffective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to[email protected]. For more information, go to: Human Relations Website:http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspBy clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyJob LocationGoogle Maps requires functional cookies to be enabledI'm interestedI'm interested

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