Lead iOS Software Engineer

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Lead iOS Software Engineer in Wilmington, DE., As an iOS Software Engineer Lead, you 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. You are responsible for carrying out critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives.

Key Tasks:

• 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

• 5+ years of 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
• Experience with iOS development including debugging using simulators & devices in Xcode
• 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
• Open to learning BDD-Behavior-Driven Development & Cucumber/Gherkin frameworks
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-priority environment across a global team

Preferred:

• Experience with visual regression or screenshot comparison tools such as Applitools, Percy, or similar solutions
• 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
• Familiarity with internationalization (i18n) & localization (l10n) concepts across multiple languages, regions, or character sets
• Exposure to iOS accessibility tools including Accessibility Inspector, screen reader automation (VoiceOver), & dynamic type support
• Exposure to or interest in validating AI/ML-powered applications, including non-deterministic systems, and leveraging AI tools for development workflows

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.