Staff IOS Engineer

Job title:

Staff IOS Engineer

Company:

Pearson

Job description

Job Description:Mondly by Pearson is a leading language learning platform dedicated to making language learning accessible, engaging, and effective. As part of Pearson, we leverage the power of cutting-edge technology to deliver innovative language education solutions to millions of users worldwide. We are looking for a highly skilled Staff iOS Engineer to join our dynamic team and contribute to developing world-class mobile applications.Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced and visionary iOS Staff Engineer to lead and drive the architecture, design, and development of our iOS applications. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering high-quality mobile applications at scale, possess deep technical expertise, and demonstrate strong leadership and mentorship abilities. This role is critical to ensuring that our iOS applications are performant, reliable, and provide an exceptional user experience.The scope is across the engineering department across multiple teams and this role will report to the Director of Engineering.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership:

• Lead the design and architecture of complex iOS applications, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, specifications, and solutions that align with business goals.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices to continuously improve our iOS applications.

Engineering Excellence:

• Develop high-quality, reusable, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor engineers to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, optimize application performance, and ensure a smooth user experience.
• Improve our processes and tooling to enable us to deliver with confidence – test automation, CI / CD, observability, etc.

Delivery:

• Lead and participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including planning, designing, developing, testing, and deploying iOS applications. This is a hands-on role.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate delivery of features and improvements.
• Proactively manage technical debt and ensure the long-term sustainability of the codebase.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, promoting open communication and knowledge sharing.
• Effectively communicate technical concepts, trade-offs, and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications & SkillsEssential Skills

• Previous experience leading iOS development, with a portfolio of successful iOS applications.
• Deep understanding of Swift and Objective-C, as well as familiarity with related frameworks and tools.
• Deep understanding and experience with different architecture patterns and ability to trade off pros and cons of each of them.
• Experience with modern iOS tools, frameworks and working flows.
• Track record of leading and mentoring teams, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Expertise in performance optimization, memory management, and debugging on iOS.
• Familiarity with continuous integration, continuous deployment, and automated testing.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect iOS applications to back-end services
• Strong understanding of Apple’s design principles and interface guidelines.

Desirable

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Why join Mondly by Pearson?Opportunity to work on impactful projects that reach millions of users worldwide.Collaborative and inclusive company culture that values diversity and innovation.Competitive salary and benefits packageFlexible work arrangements, including remote work options.Diversity: At Pearson we value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced as strengths and opportunities are equal and accessible.Flexible working: Pearson is committed to hybrid working practices and has adopted flexible remote and virtual working. Where possible our employees can choose to manage their attendance to the office more flexibly.How to apply: Thank you for your interest in applying for a role at Pearson. Please submit an updated CV and cover letter (optional) in English. If you have any additional questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.We look forward to receiving your application – Pearson Recruitment

Expected salary

Location

Madrid

Job date

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 01:16:29 GMT

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