Senior iOS Engineer – ()
Description
About Equity Bank Group: Equity Bank Group is a leading financial institution in Kenya and the region, dedicated to providing innovative financial solutions that empower individuals and businesses. Our flagship retail application, “Equity Mobile,” is at the forefront of our commitment to delivering seamless, secure, and convenient banking services to our customers. We are seeking an accomplished Senior iOS Developer/Engineer to join our Engineering Department and play a pivotal role in advancing Equity Mobile on iOS platforms.
Position Summary: As a Senior iOS Developer/Engineer at Equity Bank Group, you will lead the development and enhancement of Equity Mobile on iOS, ensuring it continues to deliver an exceptional user experience. Your technical expertise and leadership will be instrumental in shaping the future of mobile banking for our customers.
Key Responsibilities:
· Technical Leadership: Lead and guide a team of iOS developers, setting the technical direction, and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
· iOS App Development: Design, develop, and maintain the Equity Mobile iOS application, adhering to high standards of performance, security, and user experience.
· Code Development: Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in Swift, following best coding practices and design patterns.
· Architectural Design: Define and implement scalable and robust software architectures, making strategic decisions that impact the long-term success of the application.
· Feature Development: Collaborate closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and cross-functional teams to conceptualize and implement new features, enhancements, and improvements.
· Quality Assurance: Oversee and ensure rigorous testing, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing, to maintain the application’s reliability and performance.
· Bug Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues and bugs promptly, maintaining the application’s integrity.
· Mentorship and Development: Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to team members, promoting a culture of knowledge sharing and growth.
· Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for code, development processes, and technical specifications.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
· Extensive experience in iOS app development, with a strong command of Swift programming language.
· Proven track record of successfully delivering and maintaining iOS applications with complex features.
· Exceptional understanding of software development methodologies, architectural design, and best practices.
· Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a development team.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and solution-oriented mindset.
· Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
· Experience with Agile development methodologies.
· Knowledge of mobile UI/UX design principles and usability best practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Previous work on financial or banking applications.
· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
· Contributions to open-source iOS projects.
· Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
· Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and practices.
Why Equity Bank Group?
· Professional Growth: Lead and shape the future of mobile banking at one of the region’s leading financial institutions.
· Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest tools and technologies in iOS development.
· Impact: Make a significant contribution to the success of Equity Bank Group and directly impact the banking experience of our customers.
· Innovation: Be part of a culture that encourages creativity, innovation, and cutting-edge solutions.
