Lead IOS Developer

IOS Developer (W2 candidates Only)12-month CTH – Open to remote Duration: 12-month contract to hireLocation: Fully Remote

Top 3 skills – Swift UI/Swift, GitHub, JIRA, Objective-C, Agile and Scrum Soft Skills Needed - Excellent communication, willing to pivot within role, comfortable working independently

Project person will be supporting – Optum Scoring system on Mobile app, Health and Wellness Team details i.e. size, dynamics, locations – Team of 5 developers, this person will be the sole IOS developer on the team

Job Description

The iOS Developer is responsible for leading and driving agile scrum teams forward. As a Lead iOS developer, you’ll collaborate with internal teams and 3rd party partners to develop customer-facing mobile applications, while working in a fast-paced environment. You may eventually be responsible for overseeing a team of iOS developers. This role will be primarily hands on development, but may also include strategy, mentoring and training. This role will be responsible for the daily maintenance and delivery of mobile applications, including meal planning and eCommerce apps. • 5+ years developing iOS Apps (focus on Swift, but knowledge in Objective-C, xCode) Swift/SwiftUI, Github, JIRA• Prior iOS Developer Lead experience a plus• Prior experience with project planning with large size or highly complex projects.• A solid understanding of mobile application development processes, from the layout/user interface to backend systems and API integrations. • A solid understanding and appreciation for Agile and Scrum tools, processes, and methodology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in the design and implementation of large and/or architecturally significant applications.• Champion company standards and best practices. Work to continuously improve software delivery processes and practices.• Develop programming specifications. Design, code and unit test application code using Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices.• Work with Product team to plan new features, gather requirements and propose solutions.• Acquire and interpret business requirements, creates a functional specification, and determines the most efficient/appropriate technologies.• Research and implement new interface development techniques.• Support the entire application lifecycle (concept, design, test, release and support)• Ability to work with new technologies while showing drive, adaptability, and creative thinking.• Establish development best practices and growth of mobile applications standards.• Help foster a culture of innovation and out-of-the box thinking.• Support and maintain applications utilizing required tools and technologies• Assist other folks on assignments including mentoring or providing on-the-job training to more junior associates

Key Skills

• Swift