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Senior iOS Development Lead

Wellington Job No. 12581166 Full-time

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior iOS Development Lead to join our team. In this role, you will lead the development of our iOS applications, guiding the team in modernising and evolving legacy apps while implementing modularised architecture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in iOS development, proven leadership experience, and a passion for creating high-quality, scalable mobile solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the iOS development team, providing technical direction, mentorship, and support to ensure the delivery of high-quality software.

  • Drive the modernisation of legacy iOS applications, including refactoring codebases, improving performance, and integrating modern technologies.

  • Design and implement a modularised architecture to enhance code maintainability, reusability, and scalability across multiple apps.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and backend engineers, to deliver seamless and user-centric mobile experiences.

  • Establish best practices for iOS development, including code reviews, testing strategies, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

  • Stay updated with the latest iOS technologies, trends, and best practices, and advocate for their adoption within the team.

  • Manage and prioritise tasks, ensuring alignment with business goals and project timelines.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to iOS applications.

  • Contribute to the overall mobile strategy and roadmap, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.

    Qualifications

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
    • 7+ years of experience in iOS development, with a strong understanding of Swift, Objective-C, and the iOS SDK.Proven experience in leading and mentoring a team of iOS developers.
    • Extensive experience with modularized architecture, including experience with frameworks like Swift Package Manager and CocoaPods.
    • Strong understanding of modern iOS design patterns, such as MVVM, VIPER, and Clean Architecture.
    • Experience in modernising legacy applications, including refactoring, performance optimisation, and adopting modern development practices.
    • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing for iOS apps.
    • Excellent problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of mobile performance optimisation.
    • Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
    • Knowledge of backend technologies and APIs (REST, BFF GraphQL) as they relate to mobile app development.
    • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

    Benefits of working at Accenture:

    • Holistic well-being program including health insurance
    • Life & Salary Continuance Insurance
    • 18 weeks paid parental leave
    • Long & short-term career break opportunities
    • Structured career development program
    • Local and international career opportunities.
    • Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace™
    • Flexible Work Arrangements - centered around Accenture’s Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.
    • We are proud to be in the top 3 of last year’s Diversity & Inclusion Index!

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