iOS Developer

Introduction :

iOS is one of the world’s leading mobile platforms, which makes Aertrip’s iOS app supremely important. Millions of users worldwide shall access Aertrip via the iOS app. You will have the opportunity to build one of the most amazingly designed apps in the world. The app shall be a benchmark - not just in the field of travel but for app developers worldwide across categories. So far, we've built a reasonably-sized, high-powered team and are always striving to be the best place to work we can be.

Our Tech Deck :

Architecture

Linux

Docker

HAProxy

Nagios

Munin

Backend & Servers

PHP

MySql

MongoDB

Redis

Memcached

Frontend

JavaScript

jQuery

Sass/Less

GruntJs

Bower

NPM

Repositories

Git

Collaboration

Slack

Evernote

Google Drive

Your Part :

You would be responsible for the complete development and continuous improvement of our iOS app.

Preferred Qualification & Experience :

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience/knowledge

5+ years of software engineering

3+ years of IOS platform experience, with strong background in algorithms.

Proficient with Swift, Objective-C, and Cocoa Touch

Experience with iOS frameworks such as X Code, Core Data, Core Animation, etc.

Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect iOS applications to back-end services

Understanding of Apple’s design principles and interface guidelines

Knowledge of third party SDK integrations.

Hands-on technical experience with scalable Architecture.

Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability

Experience with performance and memory tuning

Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications

Knowledge of other web technologies and UI/UX standards

Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git

Preferred Skills & Abilities :

As a Developer:

Write clean, manageable code and maintain proper documentation

Capable of designing large applications with stabllity and performance

Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies and frameworks to maximise development efficiency

Excellent command over Data Structures and Algorithms

Familiarity with continuous integration

Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Knack for benchmarking and optimization

Passion for quality and innovation

An eye for detail

As a team player

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features

Ability to manage and drive small teams

Ability to work independently in small teams

Estimate timelines and deliver as per schedule

Responsible and capable of meeting tight deadlines

Thrive in a variable and demanding startup environment

Collaborate with multiple disciplines like product, engineering, marketing, research and support, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment

Understand technical and business needs and fulfil them

Job Description:

• Strong working experience in IOS application development is a must. First-hand experience of native mobile apps using Swift must.
• Experience with Swift, RxSwift, Swift UI, Unit test.
• Strong system design and architecture skills - specifically for IOS. Curiosity to tinker around, explore new paradigms and strongest for continuous improvement. Strong problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of network connections, Rest API'sand scheduling. Strong knowledge about security standards (e.g. HTTPS) and privacy standards.
• Idea/experience of the unit and instrumentation testing in IOS. Optimizing app performance and memory consumption.
• Leveraging community libraries to efficiently complete development tasks.
• Debugging apps using simulators and related tooling.
• Persisting data for offline-first apps using databases such as Realm.
• Localizing apps to support multiple languages and regions, vernacular libraries and fonts.
• Familiar with Version control system such as GIT.

Key Responsibilities:

• Writing clean and efficient codes for Android applications
• Identifying and resolving bottlenecks, rectifying bugs and enhancing application performance.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and design new feature.
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
• Ability to brainstorm and come up with solutions to open ended problems.
• Ability to take ownership and drive initiatives end to end.
• Desire to learn and dive deep into new technologies on the job.
• Solid understanding of CS fundamentals-Operating Systems, Databases and Data Structure.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Prior experience as an Android Developer using Java, Kotlin, Android SDK, Android NDK
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to effectively integrate Android applications
• Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle.
• Passion for products and aspiration to make a big impact.
• Solid engineering principles and clear understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Expertise in implementation of custom UI components along with fabulous animations and write/understand Rest APIs
• Experience working with Google Maps, Social APIs, Geo-locations, Media permissions, SMS fetch, etc.

Build pixel-perfect, buttery smooth UIs across both mobile platforms.
Leverage native APIs for deep integrations with both platforms.
Diagnose and fix bugs and performance bottlenecks for performance that feels native.
Reach out to the open-source community to encourage and help implement mission-critical software fixes - React Native moves fast and often breaks things.
Maintain code and write automated tests to ensure the product is of the highest quality.

• Should have programming experience on the iOS native platform.
• Adept in Swift language.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect iOS applications to back-end services.
• Strong coding, data structures and algorithms.
• Should have a working knowledge on various libraries available for iOS.
• Familiarity with XCode and other Developer tools.
• Deep understanding of software engineering practices, Object Oriented Analysis.
• Obsession with quality and customer experience.
• Understanding of design and architecture is an added advantage.

➢ Degree from top engineering college, or equivalent technical background is preferred
➢ Be a self-starter who thrives in a rapidly growing organization
➢ Agility and ability to adapt quickly to changing requirements and scope and priorities
➢ 2-4 years of industry experience in iOS Mobile Application design and development, with minimum 2 app deployed in App Store
➢ A deep familiarity with Swift. Experience working with iOS frameworks such as Maps, core Location, core Bluetooth and Core Animation
➢ Strong UX/UI design exposure and experience in making apps work intuitively
➢ Ability to identify issues and improve application performance
➢ Experience in usage of instruments to detect memory leaks for performance optimization
➢ Develop unit and functional test cases
➢ Familiar with the following – Git repository, Restful API, MVC, MVP, MVVM
➢ Strong CS fundamentals (with competencies in algorithms and data structures). Highly accountable and takes ownership, with collaborative attitude, and a lifelong learner.
➢ Experience with third-party libraries and APIs Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle 

Mandatory: Hands on experience working with Swift 3 , Swift 4. Very strong logical skills. Good hold on operating system concepts and data structure. Experience with web services , core-data , camera kit , image caching concepts, keychain , past experience working with one of the design patterns like MVC / MVVM / Viper , network check.

Good to have: Rx-Swift experience , video / image filter experience , media player usage , complex UX effects , couch-db , RealM.Knowledge of GIT management , Continuous Integration and Continuous Development practices.

• Candidate should be expertise in iOS technology.
• Experience with developing native Applications using Swift 3 , Xcode, Objective C, Cocoa and iPhone SDK.
• Built and published commercial iPhone and iPad applications
• Candidate must have independently designed and developed mobile applications
• independently drive the design and development of iPhone/iPad application project.
  Conceptualize and design Mobile applications based on need.
• Experience with Objective-C, JavaScript, and JSON
• Coursework in Object-Oriented programming languages (C++/Java, etc)
• Understanding of Apple’s design principles and interface guidelines Animation, etc.
• Candidate can develop Mobile Apps and well-versed with the Android SDK.
• Have a good knowledge of Java Application development.