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# Lead Mac Developer

- **Company:** Reflow
- **Location:** Berlin, Germany (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Apple Mac Systems, Catalyst (Software), Profiling, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Django Web Framework, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Privacy Controls, Swiftui, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Api Management
- **Published:** July 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9ae604d45f0e78f8

## About the Role

* Expert in Swift and macOS app development, with a deep grasp of Apple frameworks, security, and system design.
 * Proven experience in profiling, debugging, and performance optimization across varied Mac environments.
 * Comfortable working in managed device contexts (MDM), understanding sandboxing, permissions, and deployment constraints.
 * Familiar with API integrations, backend collaboration, and maintaining reliable interfaces.
 * A stickler for detail, you notice inconsistencies others miss and care deeply about polish.
 * Experience with SwiftUI and Catalyst for cross-platform work is a strong plus.

Bonus points

 * Knowledge of Django REST Framework or similar backend stacks.
 * Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated macOS testing.
 * Experience in security-focused or enterprise-managed environments.
 * Familiarity with enterprise compliance and privacy standards.

## Description

* Lead macOS app development, architecture, performance, deployment, and long-term scalability.
 * Own the quality bar: profiling, debugging, optimizing for speed and stability.
 * Ensure compatibility across managed environments, including MDM and restricted setups.
 * Collaborate closely with backend and data teams to integrate APIs and improve system reliability.
 * Guide and mentor team members and other developers, helping elevate the overall engineering craft.
 * Build for the edge cases, from sandboxing and permissions to enterprise deployments.
 * Contribute to our CI/CD and testing practices, ensuring smooth builds and updates.


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