iOS Tech Lead

Chicago, ILusvia direct

// Job Type

Full Time

// Salary

Not disclosed

// Posted

7 months ago

About the Role

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

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