iOS Developer

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Design and build application for iOS platforms
• Writing well designed, testable, efficient code by using the best software development practices
• Responsible for working on iOS frameworks, Xcode, Swift, Rxswift, Xcode SDK Platform tools
• Responsible to work on bug fixing and improving application performance
• Create and maintain software documentation
• Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities

Mandatory skills:

• Proficient with Objective-C and Swift depending on project requirements and Cocoa Touch
• Experience with iOS frameworks such as Core Data, Core Animation, etc.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect iOS applications to back-end services

Secondary Skills:

• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
• Knowledge of other web technologies and UI/UX standards
• Understanding of Apple's design principles and interface guidelines
• Experience with Version Control System
• Experience with Bug Tracking

Added advantage if the candidate possess below skills.

• Knowledge of low-level C-based libraries is preferred
• Experience with performance and memory tuning with tools such as Instruments and Shark, depending on project needs Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications
• Bluetooth communication, BLE
• Performance and Security related Concepts

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 :

Zorro is a new-age pseudonymous social network. Zorro has recently raised $3.2Mn seed fund and backed by prominent investors, including Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Ritesh Agarwal, Kunal Shah, and 13 other Unicorn founders along with institutional investors including 3one4 capital, 9 Unicorn Ventures, Eximius Ventures & Roots Venture's We at Zorro are looking for an iOS Developer.

Role & Responsibilities :

- Design, build and improve the mobile experiences in the identity, chat and communication business functions.

- Solve technical problems and build the next generation of products for our consumers, drivers and merchants.

- Improve the testability and maintainability of the code

- Build reusable iOS software components for interfacing with multiple applications

- Work with backend engineering teams, both within and outside the team to build robust, well-designed interfaces.

- Formulate and create clear and efficient technical documentation.

- Write code that is clear, concise, performant, tested, and easily understood by others

- Work with backend engineering teams, both within and outside the team to build robust, well-designed interfaces.

Requirements :

- 2-3 years of experience in application (iOS) development and product delivery.

- Predictability and balance of product delivery speed and quality.

- In depth knowledge of iOS apps architecture and implementation including proficiency in Swift programming, Cocoa, Xcode and the iOS SDK.

- Experience of working with iOS frameworks such as Core Data, Core Animation, Core Graphics

- Strong problem solving and analytical skills and a proven track record of being able to respond effectively to customer situations.

- A command over the technology ecosystem and ability to learn and ramp up on the latest trends.

- Experience with building products catering to millions and Knowledge of WebSockets and experience in managing libraries is a plus.

What you can expect from us :

Learning Budget: If there's a workshop, book, or event you think will help you learn, we'll cover your bill. Health insurance for you and your family.

What happens after you apply ?

• 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.