iOS Technical Lead

Are you a passionate iOS Lead? Do you want to work on a state-of-the-art application with modern design, architecture and tools in a truly agile environment? Come join our growing, enthusiastic and talented Mobile development team! Vanguard is heavily investing and committing to build a world-class mobile experience for our clients, and we are hiring top talent to build our new iOS and Android native apps. You will be joining a fun, collaborative and inclusive cross-functional team where individuals strong on aptitude and attitude have an opportunity to grow their professional careers through working with some of the most advanced technology, development practices. Responsibilities: • Partner with architects to implement high-performance mobile applications • Research and summarize adjacent technology trends to provide guidance • Mentor the team on the “how” of better use of existing platform components and performance best practices • Highly collaborative, a fast learner and willing to work wherever you’re needed on the team • Demonstrated experience with software engineering fundamentals including object-oriented design, data structures, dependency injection, testable code, and algorithms • Able to effectively communicate technical issues in a manner all can understand • Able to work with Scrum Masters and Product Owners to prioritize work relative to both delivering business value and addressing technical debt • Leads system analysis, design, development, and implementation for our existing mobile native applications. • Translates stories into design & code. Develops well-engineered code and test artifacts backed by automated tests • Research and employs contemporary software development techniques to ensure quality and improve velocity of the team • Elevates code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule. Provides follow-up Production support. Submits change control requests and documents • Leads in design, code, and test inspections throughout life cycle to identify issues. • Participates in other meetings, such as those for use case creation • Contributes to develop and maintain an inclusive and highly collaborative environment for the team. To be successful in this role, you should have: • Experience with Native application development • Proficiency in one or more relevant programming languages (e.g. Swift/Objective-C, JavaScript) • Ability to learn new technologies quickly and demonstrate a hands-on understanding • Strong understanding of design patterns, integration patterns/practice, Data modeling principles and best practices • A good track record of project delivery for large cross-team projects • Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with engineers, managers, PMs, customers • Experience with Cloud Development Platforms, Mobile/Web development frameworks, and micro-service architecture Qualifications: • Minimum of eight years related work experience, with at least three years of development experience. • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred. • 5+ years as a mobile developer. Preferred Skills: • Demonstrated experience with software engineering fundamentals including object-oriented design, data structures, dependency injection, testable code, and algorithms • Latest iOS SDK / XCode • Swift 5 • CI/CD Pipeline (GitHub Actions / Fastlane) • Git (GitHub) • Honeycomb • Splunk Special Factors SponsorshipVanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. About Vanguard At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission. To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best. How We Work Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.