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We are searching for an accomplished and visionary Lead iOS Software Engineer to head our mobile engineering team.
In this role, you will own the technical strategy, architecture, and evolution of our native iOS applications, setting the engineering vision and standards for the entire platform.
Working with a modern development stack centered around Swift, you will architect sleek, highly performant, and user-friendly mobile experiences that delight our customers and scale with our business ‐ while leading and growing a team of talented iOS engineers.
You will act as the primary technical authority for the iOS domain, partnering strategically with product managers, product designers (UX/UI), backend leads, and engineering management.
You will guide the team through the full delivery cycle ‐ from early concept and technical discovery to a successful launch on the Apple App Store ‐ while shaping hiring, mentorship, and long‐term platform direction.
Responsibilities
Define, architect, and evolve the technical vision for our native iOS applications using Swift, making high‐impact decisions that shape the long‐term direction of the platform
Establish, champion, and enforce best practices, coding standards, and architectural patterns across the iOS codebase and the broader mobile organization
Lead technical roadmap planning for the iOS platform, balancing product needs, technical debt, scalability,



and innovation
Collaborate closely with product designers to implement responsive, pixel‐perfect, and highly interactive user interfaces adhering to Apple's Human Interface Guidelines (HIG), while driving design discussions from a technical feasibility and platform‐capability standpoint
Design robust integrations with backend services and RESTful or GraphQL APIs, ensuring smooth, dynamic, and resilient user experiences
Set the bar for engineering quality: write clean, modular, and maintainable code, lead code reviews, and ensure consistency and craftsmanship across the codebase
Define comprehensive testing strategies, including unit and UI tests (using XCTest), to secure application stability.
Drive continuous performance, memory, and battery optimization initiatives using Instruments
Own the application release lifecycle end-to-end, including build processes, certificate and provisioning management, and submissions via App Store Connect
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of iOS engineers ‐ coaching senior, mid‐level, and junior developers, conducting technical interviews, and fostering a high‐performing engineering culture
Partner with cross‐functional stakeholders and engineering leadership to influence product roadmaps, drive technical innovation, and align mobile strategy with broader business goals
Requirements
5+ years of experience in native iOS application development
1+ years of experience leading teams and technical initiatives on production‐grade apps
Expert‐level proficiency in Swift and deep mastery of the iOS SDK and Apple developer tools (Xcode, Instruments)




Deep expertise in modern iOS architectural patterns (e.g., MVVM, MVC, Clean Architecture, Combine, and Swift Concurrency), with a proven ability to define architecture at scale and justify decisions to both technical and non‐technical audiences
Strong hands‐on experience with SwiftUI (preferred) and UIKit (Auto Layout, Storyboards/XIBs)
Proven track record of establishing and owning CI/CD pipelines for iOS (e.g., Fastlane, Xcode Cloud, Bitrise) and managing the full release lifecycle via App Store Connect
Advanced experience with Git and leading collaborative workflows across distributed teams
Demonstrated leadership experience ‐ mentoring engineers, driving technical strategy, and delivering complex initiatives in an Agile/Scrum environment using tools like Jira
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value
Experience contributing to hiring, performance reviews, and team growth is a strong plus
Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)
We offer
International projects with top brands
Work with general teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
Healthcare benefits
Employee financial programs
Paid time off and sick leave
Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
Global career opportunities
Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
EPAM Employee Groups
Award‐winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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📌 Lead Ios Software Engineer (Morelia)
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