• iOS Technical Lead

    Vanguard (Philadelphia, PA)


    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.Responsibilities:

     

    + 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

    + Leads system analysis, design, development, and implementation for our existing mobile native applications.

    + Translates stories into design & code. Develops well-engineered code and test artifacts backed by automated tests

    + Research and employs contemporary software development techniques to ensure quality and improve velocity of the team

    + Elevates code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule. Provides follow-up Production support. Submits change control requests and documents

    + Leads in design, code, and test inspections throughout life cycle to identify issues.

    + Participates in other meetings, such as those for use case creation

    + Contributes to develop and maintain an inclusive and highly collaborative environment for the team.

    To be successful in this role, you should have:

    + Experience with Native application development

    + Proficiency in one or more relevant programming languages (e.g. Swift/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

    Qualifications:

    + Minimum of eight years related work experience, with at least three years of development experience.

    + Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.

    + 5+ years as a mobile developer.

    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

    + CI/CD Pipeline (GitHub Actions / Fastlane)

    + Git (GitHub)

    + Honeycomb

    + Splunk

     

    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.