Senior iOS Software Engineer

A client is looking for aSenior iOS Software Engineerwho will be responsible for analyzing and modernizing existing code to improve performance, stability and security. Location:Los Angeles, CA (REMOTE) Preferred Time Zone:EST & PST Position:Senior iOS Software Engineer Pay Rate:$99/hr. on W2 (depending on experience) Duration:12 months ***This is a Remote position*** Interview Process: 2-3 round of interview including coding test Coding test: Required (80% and above) Screening Questionnaire: Required Overview of the team:The team is responsible for the infrastructure of the client’s iOS mobile application. We establish best practices for the team and focus on performance, stability and code modernization and architectural oversight Key team goals:Best practices; Performance/Stability; Security; Code modernization Job Roles and Responsibilities • Primary responsibilities (daily/weekly): • Responsible for analyzing and modernizing existing code to improve performance, stability and security. • Responsible for the definition, design, development and timely completion of major new features in current and future products • Performing code reviews for your peers where you will be learning from and contributing to a collaborative working model • Tackling hard engineering and user experience problems and solving them in an elegant and seamless manner. • Taking ownership of features and areas of the mobile application that will impact millions of users. • Working with engineering team members to explore and create interesting solutions while sharing knowledge amongst the team. • Collaborating with user experience designers, product managers, and other engineers to deliver new features, enhancements, platform improvements and bug fixes • Collaborate with other engineers to write testable, reliable code, continuously deploying to production systems • Growing in a culture of learning through design discussions and code reviews • Own, deploy, monitor and operate large scale production systems distributed across the globe. • Recommend alternative approaches to solving complex problems and use new technology to achieve goals • Key projects or initiatives for the role: • Git Repository support for syncing AOL Mail and Yahoo Mail • Mobile App Redesign • Swift Migration • Best practice and developer productivity improvements • Success metrics or KPIs for this role: • On time delivery of tasks • High quality code with low count of regression tickets • How is success measured? • Minimal delta between delivery and specified delivery deadlines • Low number of regression issues related to delivered code • Low number of significant changes required after peer reviews (must produce high quality code) Candidate Profile • Must-have skills/qualifications (technical, soft skills, certifications, tools): • BS in Computer Science (or equivalent) with 5+ year’s experience • Strong OO programming experience: Swift, Objective-C, C++, Java or similar • Strong foundation in Computer Science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design • Deep technical knowledge of iOS mobile application development with a solid understanding of the framework components and their life cycles. • Expert in software development domain and principles, including design patterns, code structure, programming languages, continuous integration, and deployment architecture • Experience with Git and repository management • Experience with mobile test driven development using XCUITest, Espresso, Roboelectric, Appium, Kiwi or similar technologies • Ability to work well with diverse groups of people, geographically dispersed across the world • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Enjoys helping people, remains friendly and constructive under stress • Ideal experience level (years, leadership, industries): • 5+ years of experience • Any preferred industries or companies for background? • iOS app development experience on an app that has been deployed to the app store and has > 100k active users • Desired personality or work style: • Independent; excellent communication skills • Key attributes or values sought in the candidate:Independent, Accountable, Fast learner, Good communication skills, Collaborative, Problem solver. • Interview process (who, how many rounds):2 rounds of technical interviews; 45-60 mins each - Hiring manager and one engineer from iOS Platform squad Location and remote work options: Remote Time zone preferences or travel requirements:US time zone (PST, CST, MST, EST) About our client: Our client is a subsidiary of an American multinational telecommunications company for its media and online businesses. About APR: Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you! #SLA