iOS Technical Engineering 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. This hybrid position is based in Charlotte, NC, with in‑office work required Tuesday thru Thursday. Relocation assistance can be provided for non-local US candidates. No visa sponsorship will be provided. What it takes: 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. Lead system analysis, design, development, and implementation for our existing mobile native applications. Translate stories into design and code. Develop well-engineered code and test artifacts backed by automated tests. Research and employ contemporary software development techniques to ensure quality and improve velocity of the team. Elevate code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule. Provide follow-up production support. Submit change control requests and documents. Lead in design, code, and test inspections throughout life cycle to identify issues. Participate in other meetings, such as those for use case creation. Contribute to developing and maintaining an inclusive and highly collaborative environment for the team. To be successful in this role, you should have : Experience with Native mobile application development Proficiency in one or more relevant programming languages (e.g. Swift/SwiftUI/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 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 / SwiftUI CI/CD Pipeline (GitHub Actions / Fastlane) Git (GitHub) Honeycomb Splunk Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science or equivalent preferred or relevant experience 8+ years of software development experience 5+ years as a mobile developer Special Factors Sponsorship Vanguard 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.