iOS Development Lead

Job Description

iOS Development Lead Location: Hybrid-Gurgaon Department: Technology / Engineering ? Experience Level: 8+ Years Employment Type: Full-Time About the Role We are seeking an experienced Lead iOS Developer who is passionate about building elegant, high-performance mobile experiences. As part of our core mobile team, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing the iOS client of our messaging platform ? focusing on real-time chat, notifications, media sharing, security, and user experience . You will work closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to bring rich features to life in a fast-moving, privacy-first communication app. Key Responsibilities Develop scalable iOS apps using Swift and modern framework Implement clean architecture (MVVM, VIPER, Coordinator) Build core messaging features: chat UI, group messaging, notifications, typing indicators, read receipts Integrate real-time communication (WebSockets, Firebase, custom APIs) Handle offline messages, sync, and state management Manage media: image, video, audio, document upload/download and previews Optimize background transfers and media rendering Implement end-to-end encryption with secure key storage (Keychain, Secure Enclave) Follow privacy best practices and secure data handling Optimize performance: memory, battery, launch time using profiling tools Write unit, integration, and UI tests (XCTest, XCUITest, Quick/Nimble) Support CI/CD pipelines and crash analytics Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, Android, backend) Participate in sprints, code reviews, and release cycles Maintain documentation for components, APIs, and dev decisions Required Qualifications 8+ years of professional experience in iOS development. Proficient in Swift and familiar with Objective-C (for legacy support if needed). Strong understanding of iOS SDK, UIKit, SwiftUI (preferred), Core Data, and background services. Experience with WebSockets , RESTful APIs, and third-party libraries (e.g., Alamofire, SDWebImage). Solid knowledge of mobile app performance tuning, offline handling, and data caching strategies. Experience with Core Animation , Auto Layout , and responsive UI design . Comfortable using Git , Xcode , and dependency managers like CocoaPods or Swift Package Manager. Preferred Qualifications Experience building messaging apps , chat SDKs, or real-time communication tools. Familiarity with XMPP , MQTT , or other messaging protocols. Knowledge of SwiftUI , Combine , and modern declarative UI patterns. Exposure to APNs , background push notifications, and silent notifications for message sync. Experience with WebRTC , audio/video SDKs , or VoIP integrations. Understanding of app security , encryption , and local data protection .