What are the responsibilities and job description for the iOS Tech Lead position at CoSourcing Partners?
Job Title: iOS Tech Lead
Job Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Job Duration: 6 to 12 Months (Contract to Hire)
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic iOS Tech Lead to join our global technology consulting team. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with client engagement responsibilities, requiring you to drive mobile application development excellence while managing distributed teams and stakeholder relationships across multiple time zones.
As a Tech Lead, you will be at the forefront of delivering innovative mobile solutions for our enterprise clients, leading cross-functional teams, and establishing technical standards that ensure scalable, high-quality deliverables.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Job Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Job Duration: 6 to 12 Months (Contract to Hire)
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic iOS Tech Lead to join our global technology consulting team. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with client engagement responsibilities, requiring you to drive mobile application development excellence while managing distributed teams and stakeholder relationships across multiple time zones.
As a Tech Lead, you will be at the forefront of delivering innovative mobile solutions for our enterprise clients, leading cross-functional teams, and establishing technical standards that ensure scalable, high-quality deliverables.
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical Leadership & Architecture
- Lead the design and architecture of complex iOS applications for enterprise clients
- Define and enforce mobile development standards, coding guidelines, and best practices across projects
- Drive technical decision-making for technology stack selection, architectural patterns, and integration approaches
- Conduct code reviews and provide technical mentorship to development teams
- Stay current with emerging mobile technologies, frameworks, and industry trends
- Team Management & Collaboration
- Manage and mentor distributed development teams across multiple geographies and time zones
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including UX/UI designers, backend engineers, QA specialists, and DevOps teams
- Facilitate agile ceremonies and ensure efficient delivery processes
- Foster a collaborative culture focused on continuous learning and knowledge sharing
- Provide technical guidance and career development support to team members
- Client Engagement & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for client stakeholders
- Lead technical discussions, solution presentations, and architecture reviews with client leadership
- Translate business requirements into technical specifications and feasible solutions
- Manage client expectations regarding technical deliverables, timelines, and project scope
- Build and maintain strong relationships with client technical teams and decision-makers
- Quality & Process Improvement
- Establish and drive quality assurance processes including automated testing strategies
- Implement continuous integration and deployment pipelines for mobile applications
- Lead initiatives to improve development productivity, code quality, and delivery efficiency
- Drive adoption of industry best practices for mobile security, performance optimization, and accessibility
- Champion engineering excellence through metrics-driven improvement initiatives
- Project Delivery
- Ensure on-time delivery of mobile applications that meet client requirements and quality standards
- Manage technical risks and provide mitigation strategies
- Coordinate release management processes and post-deployment support
- Participate in pre-sales activities and technical proposal development
Required Qualifications:
- Technical Expertise
- 8 years of mobile application development experience with strong expertise in iOS platform
- Proficiency in Swift, Objective-C for iOS development
- Strong experience in using modern UI frameworks like SwiftUI
- Strong understanding of mobile architecture patterns (MVVM, MVI, Clean Architecture)
- Hands-on experience with mobile testing frameworks and automation tools
- Knowledge of backend integration, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and microservices architecture
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and mobile-specific services
- Understanding of mobile security best practices, data encryption, and compliance requirements
- Leadership & Management
- 3 years of experience leading development teams of 5-15 members
- Proven track record of managing distributed and remote teams across different time zones
- Experience with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management tools
- Strong communication and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Demonstrated ability to mentor junior and mid-level developers
- Client & Business Acumen
- Direct client-facing experience in a consulting or service-based environment
- Experience working with Fortune 500 clients and understanding enterprise requirements
- Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and vice versa
- Experience in stakeholder management and building long-term client relationships
- Understanding of software development lifecycle in enterprise environments
- Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with mobile analytics, crash reporting, and performance monitoring tools
- Previous experience in digital transformation projects
- Understanding of industry-specific compliance requirements (retail, healthcare, finance, etc.)