Senior iOS Engineer
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Job description
Design and implement advanced iOS application features that deliver secure intuitive and high performing user experiences for enterprise customers
Develop and maintain modular iOS components that can be reused across products to accelerate feature delivery and reduce maintenance overhead
Optimize application performance by profiling critical paths and tuning networking rendering and data storage behaviors to meet strict responsiveness goals
Integrate and manage networking libraries to handle complex API interactions error handling and offline scenarios while maintaining robust data integrity
Collaborate with product managers and designers to refine requirements into clear technical tasks that support business outcomes and customer satisfaction
Review pull requests using Git workflows to ensure code quality consistency and adherence to engineering standards across the iOS codebase
Create and maintain comprehensive XCTest suites that validate core flows critical edge cases and regression scenarios for every major feature
Debug complex production issues by analyzing logs metrics and crash reports to identify root causes and implement sustainable long term fixes
Document technical designs architectural decisions and key implementation details to support knowledge sharing and onboarding across the hybrid team
Coordinate closely with backend and DevOps teams to align on API contracts performance targets and deployment strategies that support stable releases
Mentor junior and mid level engineers by providing constructive code reviews and practical guidance on iOS best practices and testing discipline
Participate in sprint planning estimation and retrospectives to improve delivery predictability and continuously refine the engineering workflow
Drive continuous improvement by proposing enhancements to tools libraries and processes that make iOS development more efficient and reliable
Requirements
Do you have experience in iOS user interface implementation?, You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. Cognizant will not sponsor work authorization for this role., Possess extensive experience in building complex native iOS applications using Swift or Objective C with strong understanding of UIKit and related frameworks
Demonstrate hands on expertise with networking libraries for RESTful communication including authentication strategies and secure data handling practices
Apply solid knowledge of XCTest to design unit tests UI tests and integration tests that increase coverage and protect against regressions in critical flows
Utilize Git effectively within collaborative workflows including branching strategies code reviews and conflict resolution for large scale projects
Bring proven experience in hybrid work environments using modern collaboration tools to maintain alignment with distributed cross functional teams
Exhibit strong problem-solving skills in diagnosing performance bottlenecks memory issues and networking failures within complex iOS ecosystems
Show proficiency in designing maintainable architecture such as MVVM or clean architecture that support scalability and ease of future enhancements
Display familiarity with continuous integration practices that incorporate automated test execution and quality checks for every code change
Communicate clearly with stakeholders of varied technical backgrounds to translate requirements into feasible and reliable mobile solutions