Senior iOS App Developer

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Position: Senior iOS App Developer

Location: Menlo Park, CA (3 Days Onsite - Hybrid)

Duration: 12 Months (with possible extension)

Pay Rate: $77.30/hr. on W2

Job Description:

• Senior iOS App Developer

Position Description:

• Client is hiring (more than one) senior iOS Developer for client E*TRADE and client Wealth Management App teama collaborative group of folks that value craftsmanship and curiosity.
• This position is onsite in client Menlo office (minimum of 3 days a week).
• Client is not looking for someone who just knows how to build screens.
• Client is looking for an engineer who understands why things work the way they do someone who can reason about performance, architecture, and the nuances of Apple’s frameworks like a true craftsman.

What Candidates Will Do:

• Architect and build robust, scalable iOS applications using Swift and SwiftUI
• Write clean, testable, maintainable code with a strong emphasis on performance and reliability
• Dive deep into Apple APIs - from Local Authentication to Common Crypto -- and use them to solve real-world problems elegantly
• Optimize performance using profiling tools, concurrency strategies, and thoughtful design
• Mentor other developers and help shape the technical culture of client Menlo office
• Use AI tools to accelerate development, not replace it, freeing up time for deeper thinking and more impactful work.

How Client Interview:

In client phone screen, candidates will walk us through three examples from your own code:

• Swift Language: Client is looking for depth - concurrency, generics, protocol design -- not just syntax
• Apple APIs & Frameworks: Show us how you’ve used UIKit, SwiftUI, or lesserknown frameworks like Authentication Services or WebKit
• Apple Ecosystem: Talk about your experience with CI/CD, Xcode, performance tuning, app signing, crash analysis, or architecture decisions
• Client is not looking for perfection – client is looking for engineers who think deeply, communicate clearly, and care about the craft of iOS development.
• This is a fulltime position and is expected to be at least one year in duration.
• The candidate must work onsite, a minimum of 3 days a week.
• Vacation policy is flexible with advance notice.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong CS fundamentals: Candidates understand memory management, data structures, algorithms, and concurrency, and candidates know when to apply them
• Deep iOS expertise: Candidates have built and shipped complex apps, and candidates know the ins and outs of UIKit, SwiftUI, and the broader Apple ecosystem
• Architectural thinking: Candidates can design modular, testable systems and have opinions about MVC, MVVM, and beyond
• Curiosity and craftsmanship: Candidates care about how things are built, not just what gets built
• Ecosystem fluency: Candidates have worked with CI/CD, app signing, provisioning, Instruments, and understand the full lifecycle of an iOS app
• Clear communicator: Candidates can walk through your own code and explain your decisions. Candidates are comfortable saying “I don’t know” and having a relaxed, technical conversation
• Collaborative mindset: Candidates are thoughtful, curious, and easy to work with - client try to keep it not so fussy
• AI maturity: Candidates use AI tools to enhance your workflow - not to substitute for foundational knowledge

Additional Required Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• BA/BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Additional Desired Skills:
• Experience developing APIs
• Awareness of Android app development.
• Strong user experience skills.