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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead iOS Software Engineer - **Company:** Kforce Inc. - **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Apple IOS, Apple Xcode, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Code Generation, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Machine Learning, Objective-C (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Screen Reader, Secure Coding, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Uikit, Swiftui, Ios Frameworks, Backend, Containerization, Gherkin, Bitbucket, Objective C++, Cucumber (Software), Jenkins - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/84b79e46-a7bd-4e5e-afa7-560e4f16f352 ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience/solid coding ability in Swift and/or Objective-C * Experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, test creation, troubleshooting, or documentation) with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate, validate, and refine AI-generated outputs for correctness, performance, and security. * Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency & security expectations; Ability to guide peers on safe and effective usage within team practices. * Some exposure to or interest in XCUITest & Apple's native iOS testing frameworks * Experience with iOS development including debugging using simulators & devices in Xcode * Open to learning BDD-Behavior-Driven Development & Cucumber/Gherkin frameworks * Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-priority environment across a global team Preferred: * Exposure to iOS accessibility tools including Accessibility Inspector, screen reader automation (VoiceOver), & dynamic type support * Experience with visual regression or screenshot comparison tools such as Applitools, Percy, or similar solutions * Familiarity with internationalization (i18n) & localization (l10n) concepts across multiple languages, regions, or character sets * Exposure to or interest in validating AI/ML-powered applications, including non-deterministic systems, and leveraging AI tools for development workflows * Experience with API mocking frameworks such as WireMock, familiarity with iOS UI synchronization concepts, or exposure to screen object patterns * Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or BitBucket, SPM, and mobile cloud platforms such as Sauce Labs, Perfecto, or SeeTest * Experience with SwiftUI and/or UIKit, or exposure to cloud native development concepts ## Description Kforce has a client in Jersey City, NJ that is seeking a Lead iOS Software Engineer who will serve as a seasoned member of an agile team to design and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way., * Contribute to the design & development of iOS platform infrastructure, building reusable frameworks & tooling on top of XCUITest integrated with BDD/Cucumber * Leverages enterprise AI coding assist tools to improve code quality, delivery speed, & productivity across complex deliverables (e.g., code generation/refactoring, unit test creation, documentation), while validating outputs through peer review, automated testing, & secure coding standards; Contributes learnings & reusable patterns to improve broader team effectiveness. * Write clean, production-quality Swift/Objective-C code using Xcode that is maintainable, scalable, & performant * Work with product owners & business stakeholders to translate requirements into clear, executable specifications & well-structured technical documentation * Build iOS platform capabilities for accessibility validation (WCAG standards, screen readers, dynamic type, iOS Accessibility Inspector), visual regression detection, & validation * Develop infrastructure for validating AI-powered features including ML model outputs, personalization engines, & intelligent user experiences * Work with & contribute to API mocking infrastructure built on WireMock to support development & validation without backend dependencies * Partner with scrum teams to understand platform needs & provide technical guidance * Collaborate with iOS application teams to support monitoring & resolve production issues * Contribute to CI/CD pipeline integration including PR validation, periodic regression validation, & cloud device execution on iOS devices & simulators ## Related Videos - [SwiftUI In Production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/134-swiftui-in-production) - [Xcode development redefAIned](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100195-xcode-development-redefained) - [Testing AI Agents: Automated Evaluation for Chatbots & RAG Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100300-testing-ai-agents-automated-evaluation-for-chatbots-rag-systems) - [The Road to MLOps: How Verivox Transitioned to AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1050-the-road-to-mlops-how-verivox-transitioned-to-aws) - [Unsolved mysteries between Usability and Accessibility in iOS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/737-unsolved-mysteries-between-usability-and-accessibility-in-ios) - [Harnessing Apple Intelligence: Live Coding with Swift for iOS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1515-harnessing-apple-intelligence-live-coding-with-swift-for-ios) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [A Guide to Choosing the Right Tools for App Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/391-a-guide-to-choosing-the-right-tools-for-app-developers) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix)