iOS Developer

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled React Native Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance cross-platform mobile applications for Android and iOS.

The ideal candidate must have strong command over React Native, TypeScript/JavaScript, and working knowledge of Kotlin (Android) and Swift (iOS) to build and integrate native modules when needed.

You will work closely with backend, design, and product teams to deliver seamless, fast, and stable mobile experiences for the ZestFindz ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain cross-platform mobile applications using React Native.
• Collaborate with design and product teams to deliver pixel-perfect, responsive UIs.
• Integrate REST APIs / GraphQL and handle authentication, caching, and error states efficiently.
• Implement and manage app state using Redux / Context API / Zustand.
• Optimize app performance, handle animations, memory leaks, and rendering issues.
• Build and integrate native Android (Kotlin) and iOS (Swift) modules where React Native limitations exist.
• Manage offline storage using SQLite / AsyncStorage / MMKV.
• Configure and manage Firebase services - Auth, Firestore, Push Notifications, Analytics.
• Handle deep linking, in-app navigation, and app lifecycle events.
• Deploy apps to Google Play Store and Apple App Store (with signing, provisioning, versioning).
• Work with DevOps to integrate apps into CI/CD pipelines (Fastlane / GitHub Actions / Codemagic).
• Write clean, modular, reusable code with proper documentation and testing.
• Debug, profile, and optimize performance for low-end devices and weak networks.
• Ensure security best practices - secure token storage, environment management, and data encryption.

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong experience in React Native (0.70+) and JavaScript / TypeScript.
• Solid understanding of mobile architecture patterns (MVC, MVVM, Flux).
• Knowledge of Kotlin (Android) and Swift (iOS) for native bridge creation and debugging.
• Experience with React Navigation, Redux / Context API / Zustand, and API integration (Axios / Fetch).
• Familiarity with Firebase, App Permissions, and Push Notifications (FCM/APNS).
• Good understanding of Android Studio, Xcode, Gradle, and Cocoapods.
• Ability to write clean, testable code with unit and integration tests.
• Working experience with Git / GitHub / GitLab CI/CD.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to debug across full mobile stack.

Good-to-Have Skills (Bonus):

• Knowledge of native SDK integrations (Maps, Camera, Payments, etc.).
• Experience with React Query / GraphQL.
• Familiarity with Fastlane, Crashlytics, App Center, or Sentry.
• Understanding of UX principles and animation libraries (Lottie, Reanimated).
• Experience with OTA updates (CodePush) and App Store Optimization (ASO).

• Proficient with Swift and Cocoa Touch
• Experience with iOS frameworks such as Core Data, Core Animation, Core Location etc
• Experience in Design patterns such as POP, MVVM, CleanSwift, Facade
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect iOS applications to back-end services
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications
• Understanding of Apple's design principles and interface guidelines
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
• Understanding of the full mobile development life cycle
• Understanding of Git

We are B2B Travel Tech startup that is reshaping the way travel agents sell and deliver exceptional travel experiences worldwide. We enable travel agents to book flights, hotels & holidays conveniently and we provide comprehensive end-to-end on-ground travel services. We do over INR 1000 crore+ GMV (sales) and are growing rapidly.

Our strong business model and focus on delivering excellent customer experience has facilitated our sustainable growth funded by internal cashflows. To fuel innovation and growth, we have raised USD 5.5mn+ funds from marquee global investors!

Profile Overview:

iOS Developer at TravClan is a key role which ensures delivering the best experience to our customers on iOS. The engineers in the iOS team will be part of the Mobile Team. The team has built highly rated Android and iOS app and is used by thousands of Travel Entrepreneurs in India. This role will involve immense learning of Travel Technology and Ecommerce concepts providing amazing growth opportunities while working with some of the best engineers in the industry. Some of the Product capabilities include Flight bookings, Holiday Bookings, Hotel Bookings, Visa, Wallet, SaaS Website Builder, Marketing Material Builder, News.

Growth Prospects:    

• Annual CTC - ₹8 to 15 LPA
• ESOPs + promotions + aggressive growth prospects (read further) !
• Fast Appraisal -  Despite Covid, we had appraisals in 6 months in Jan & July 2020 
• Aggressive Hikes - In May'21 & Jan'22, Average Hike was 35% & 30% respectively  

What’s on Offer:

• Work on Best Tech Stack - iOS and Swift, Android, Java, Python/Django, NodeJS, Flutter
• Learn from Best Mentors with Cumulative 50+ years of experience in Tech who previously worked in 4 unicorns.
• Fast Career Growth with fast appraisals and fast salary increase.
• Super passionate team with deep conviction which has stayed together during covid.
• Build world class tech products and leverage technology to drive growth globally!
• Very high ownership role in a fast paced environment.
• Great Culture -> No hierarchy / politics nonsense guaranteed!

Our founding team: 

The founding & engineering team has worked in senior leadership roles at successful internet startups in India and Overseas

• Arun - Cofounder, leads Product & Growth Ex Cars24, TravelTriangle, TripFactory, IIM Bangalore
• Chirag - Cofounder, leads Business Operations Ex Oyo, TravelTriangle, IIM Ahmedabad, IIT Roorkee
• Ashish - Cofounder, leads Technology Ex CTO Cars24, CTO FabFurnish, Gaadi, Ex-Entrepreneur
• Shrawan: VP Engineering, 20+ yrs Tech exp, Ex CTO Millenium Entertainment, One Kosmos
• Akshat: Director Engineering, 16+ yrs Tech exp, Ex Cars24, L&T, Samsung US, Motorola US.
• Rajesh:Director Engineering, 15+ yrs Tech exp, Ex Hike, Foodpanda

Company Profile:

• You read the detailed company profile here.
• To know more about us, have a look at a few videos on Youtube!

What do we value?  

• We are a team of believers. At the same time, we are constantly learning and growing. We are on an audacious mission and a rock-solid belief we can get there.
• We dream big, yet we start small and start quickly. We are not deterred by the extra effort needed to relentlessly execute, iterate, execute to realize our dreams.
• We are a team of differentiated and ambitious individuals, united by a common goal. We are a single team, where every member is important. 
• We believe flexibility in roles and freedom to execute ideas are the two foundation values for aggressive growth. 
• We constantly protect and evolve our culture. As a super energetic and experienced team, we want to enjoy the time we spend together. 

What we are looking for: 

Desired Candidate Profile

• 6 months to 2 years of full time experience in developing iOS apps.
• Ethical, hardworking, and 'passionate about startups' mindset
• Is a self-starter, and loves working in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent structured problem-solving ability
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• Has worked in an Agile environment and understands what building a MVP is like.

Must have technical skills

• Swift programming language (Control flows, Optionals, View Controllers etc).
• Good understanding of Interface Builder, Storyboards, Cocoa Pods and Git
• Good understanding of AutoLayouts and building responsive apps for multiple iOS devices
• Understanding of Commonly used data structures like Dictionaries etc.
• Understanding of CoreData and NS UserDefaults.
• Understanding of working with APIs using Alamofire, concepts like Pagination of Lists.
• Good knowledge of MVC for iOS, writing Modular code, creating reusable components.
• Working with Push Notifications on APNS.
• Apple developer account and certificates management

Good to have:

• Working with Firebase SDK namely Crashlytics, Remote Config, Analytics, CleverTap.
• Working with TestFlight or Firebase for Beta Testing.
• Working independently and closely with the Product team.
• Worked with Jenkins/CICD for iOS.

The Recruitment Process:

1. Aptitude Test: Every shortlisted candidate initially needs to appear for a one-hour aptitude test. The aptitude test consists of some basic math aptitude problems, descriptive questions, and some technical questions. 

2. Personal Interviews: 2-3 in person/vritual interviews. Detailed discussions about the job profile, company, candidature & tech skills are discussed in these rounds.

3. Extending an offer: On successfully clearing the interview rounds, the job offer is extended to the candidate. This includes financial benefits, ESOPs and many other benefits.

Important Points:

• Office Location- Connaught Place, Delhi 
• Work Timings - 9:30 till work gets over. You are considering joining a startup. Buidling anything of value takes time. The majority of our exits happen within the first 2 months of people joining because new joiners are not able to adjust to the high pace environment. You can expect 10-12 hours of work in a day!

 Looking forward to having you on board with us!

Location : Chennai

Experience : 1 - 3 Years

Job type : Permanent

What you must have:

• Experience in iOS Development and / or apps on Apple store and must have handled atleast 2 projects.
• Software Development experience in Java, MVC / MVVM pattern, Objective C, Swift development.
• Familiarity with SDK Integrations, APNS, Cocoapods, Carthage, Networking, JSON structuring and working with REST APIs.
• Experience in collaborating on software projects using Git based Version Control Systems (FYI, we use Bitbucket).
• Bonus Points if you have:
• Have a basic knowledge of how Android Development works (for collaborating with the Android team and developing programming patterns which works for both Android & iOS)
• Have experience working in an E-Commerce project
• Have worked with graphic & memory optimization in apps
• Have a Github account with some cool projects in it.
• Have scary but amazing debugging skills.

Expectations:

• Passion to be a part of the Startup who are building something bigger than themselves.
• Ability to take responsibility and ownership of their roles and work through the challenges in a startup team.
• Your typical week:
• iOS Development of our Core product
• Keeping up with product release cycle

Skills:

• iOS Development, Version Control, CocoaPods, Storyboard, iOS Mobile Automation, Mobile Application Testing - Android iOS