iOS Engineering Lead

iOS Engineering Lead

Req number:

R7581

Employment type:

Full time

Worksite flexibility:

Onsite

Who we are

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated iOS Engineering Lead ready to take us to the next level! If you have deep native iOS expertise, hands-on React Native experience, and leadership skills and are looking for your next career move, apply now

Job Description

We are looking for an iOS Engineering Lead to define and drive the technical vision for iOS development within their product area. This position will be Full-Time and Hybrid.

Due to our end client, candidates must be able to work on CAI's W2 without a need for sponsorship now or in the future.

What You’ll Do

• Define and drive the technical vision for iOS and React Native development across the product area

• Architect robust, scalable, and performant native iOS and cross-platform mobile solutions

• Establish and enforce best practices for performance, scalability, security, and code quality

• Lead technical decision-making and evaluate new technologies for the iOS and React Native platforms

• Create technical design specifications and translate high-level architecture into working software

• Lead feature development and enhancements for iOS applications, including React Native cross-platform implementations

• Deep expertise in Swift, UIKit, and SwiftUI with a strong understanding of Objective-C

• Proficiency in React Native and modern cross-platform mobile development workflows

• Implement modern app architectures (MVVM, VIPER, Clean Architecture)

• Leverage Swift Concurrency (async/await) and modern iOS technologies

• Optimize for performance, concurrency, and multithreading across native and cross-platform environments

• Build custom UI components with strong attention to UI/UX and accessibility

• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Bitrise, GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins)

• Manage App Store submission and deployment processes

• Ensure strong testing practices across unit, UI, and automated test suites (XCTest, XCUITest)

• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks using profiling and memory optimization tools across native and React Native layers

• Maintain high standards for code quality, reliability, and maintainability

• Mentor and guide iOS and React Native developers through code reviews, pairing, and technical coaching

• Foster continuous improvement in engineering practices, tooling, and workflows

• Collaborate closely with product, design, and delivery teams to translate requirements into technical solutions

• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, backlog refinement) to ensure overall engineering progress aligns with roadmaps and timelines

• Maintain awareness of engineering health across all technology layers of the product — not just iOS

• Identify cross-layer risks, dependencies, and blockers; escalate proactively

• Facilitate collaboration across technology layers to resolve cross-cutting concerns

• Ensure that the iOS team's work integrates cleanly with APIs, backend services, and other client platforms

• Stay current with iOS, React Native, and mobile ecosystem trends

• Evaluate emerging frameworks and methodologies (Kotlin Multiplatform, new React Native architecture — TurboModules, Fabric)

• Drive adoption of modern iOS and cross-platform technologies and development patterns

What You'll Need

Required

• 7+ years of hands-on mobile development with deep iOS expertise

• 2+ years in a lead or technical leadership role

• Expert proficiency in Swift, UIKit, SwiftUI, and strong understanding of Objective-C

• Proficiency in React Native, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern cross-platform development workflows

• Strong understanding of modern mobile architectures (MVVM, VIPER, Clean Architecture)

• Expertise in performance optimization, concurrency, and multithreading across native and cross-platform environments

• Strong UI/UX understanding, accessibility knowledge, and custom component development

• Proficiency with Git and version control workflows (GitFlow, trunk-based)

• Experience with CI/CD tools (Bitrise, GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins)

• Experience with testing frameworks (XCTest, XCUITest)

• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills

• Experience with cloud platforms (Firebase, AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)

• Knowledge of App Store submission processes

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with product, design, and delivery teams

• Strong end-to-end accountability and a track record of taking delivery fully to completion

• Clear ownership mindset — not someone who leaves delivery responsibility with another organization

• Solid experience working with offshore teams and driving work through closure across distributed teams

• Scope control and management

• Experience building, leading, or scaling development teams

• Ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams or product lines

Preferred

• Familiarity with additional cross-platform frameworks (Flutter, Kotlin Multiplatform)

• Experience architecting large-scale, multi-platform mobile solutions

• Strong understanding of mobile security best practices

• Experience with advanced performance profiling and memory optimization tools

• Familiarity with modern React Native architecture (TurboModules, Fabric)

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards

• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

• Must be able to communicate with customers/team members over the phone and in person

• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc

Reasonable accommodation statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 – 8111.

$70.00-$75.00 per hour

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.