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# Lead iOS Software Engineer

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Wilmington, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Apple IOS, Apple Xcode, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Cloud Computing, Code Generation, Software Quality, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Machine Learning, Objective-C (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Requirements Management, Screen Reader, Secure Coding, Short Message Service, Software Engineering, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Uikit, Swiftui, Ios Frameworks, Backend, Containerization, Gherkin, Bitbucket, Objective C++, Software Coding, Cucumber (Software), Code Restructuring, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/lead-ios-software-engineer-wilmington-de--1adb558d-4fd9-4917-b7f7-c2dc95ec9a13

## About the Role

* 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, Apple, Apple Xcode, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Behavior Driven Development (BDD), Cloud Computing, Coding Standards, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Debugging Skills, Documentation, Internationalization, Jenkins, Legal, Localization, Machine Tool, Needs Assessment, Objective-C Programming Language, Problem Solving Skills, Production Control, Programming Tools, Quality Management, Refactoring, Requirements Management, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Secure Coding, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Software Engineering, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Test Automation, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Unit Test, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Voice-Over, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), iOS

## Description

* 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


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