iOS (Lead Development Engineer (iOS))

Job Description: Lead Development Engineer (iOS)

Department: CBG Technology

Section: Digi Bank

Reports To: Release Manager

Job Purpose

Responsible for the design and development of iOS application components and enhancements within the CBG Technology team. This hands-on role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams in Singapore and India to deliver high-quality features aligned with the technology roadmap and business requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Technical Competency: Lead and contribute to development activities to ensure successful project delivery.

• In-house Capability: Maintain high standards of software quality by following industry best practices to deliver solutions on time and within budget.

• Continuous Learning: Rapidly scale and deliver consistent results using new and emerging technologies.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and build advanced, robust applications for the iOS platform.

• Collaborate with UX designers, product owners, and test engineers to define and ship new features.

• Perform unit testing for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability.

• Monitor and improve application performance while resolving bugs.

• Continuously evaluate and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.

Required Experience & Skills

Technical Expertise:

• 7-10 years of proven software development experience with a focus on iOS.

• Deep familiarity with Objective-C, Swift, and Cocoa Touch.

• Experience with iOS frameworks: Core Data, Core Animation, Core Graphics, and Core Text.

• Proficiency in RESTful APIs and JSON to connect applications to back-end services.

• Hands-on experience with Swift 2.0/3.0+ and modern frameworks (e.g., PromiseKit, Alamofire, Object Mapper).

• Knowledge of dependency managers like CocoaPods and Carthage.

Architecture & Design:

• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and design concepts.

• Experience with architectural patterns: MVC, MVP, and VIPER.

• Solid grasp of iOS UI design patterns and best practices.

Testing & DevOps:

• Experience in Test Driven Development (TDD) and UI automation.

• Knowledge of testing frameworks such as Quick, Nimble, and XCTest.

• Working knowledge of DevOps tools: Bitbucket, Jenkins, Maven, and Bamboo (CI/CD configuration).

Preferred Qualifications:

• A degree in Computer Science or Engineering.

• Experience in Financial/Banking applications.

• Familiarity with AWS and integration with Kony Middleware (Mobile Fabric).

• Experience with analytics frameworks (Firebase, Facebook, Google Analytics).

Core Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to use logic to address complex technical problems.

• Adaptability: Openness to change and variety in a fast-paced workplace.

• Leadership & Initiative: Willingness to take charge, offer direction, and embrace challenges.

• Stress Tolerance: Ability to deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations and criticism.

• Collaboration: A cooperative, pleasant attitude when working with cross-functional teams.