iOS developer - Part Time Consultant

Position: Senior iOS Developer

Experience: 5+ years

Base Location: Bangalore (Remote Work)

Job Type: Full-time

Interview Rounds: 2 Online Assessments + 3/4 Technical Rounds

Job Description:

We are seeking an innovative Senior iOS Developer to lead the development of our industry-leading energy workforce navigation app. You will play a key role in understanding the navigation domain and collaborate with us to craft new features that meet the evolving market demands. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a proven track record in iOS development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performance Optimization: Address performance issues to ensure the app runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve development roadblocks to maintain a seamless workflow.
• Proactive Improvement: Continuously seek opportunities to enhance the app's performance and user experience.
• Modern Code Practices: Utilize best practices and the latest tools (such as Swift) to ensure the app is compatible with the newest iOS features.
• User-Centric Development: Understand user pain points and needs, particularly those related to fieldwork, to deliver solutions that meet their unique challenges.
• Design and Development Collaboration: Work closely with designers to transform concepts into efficient, user-friendly app features.
• Offline Functionality: Develop features that function seamlessly offline, especially those handling large datasets and location data.
• Automation: Implement systems for automated testing and release of app updates.
• Comprehensive Testing: Develop thorough test plans to ensure the app is of the highest quality and free of bugs.
• Attention to Detail: Ensure all design elements are implemented accurately, considering all edge cases and dependencies to deliver a polished, dependable app.
• Team Collaboration: Work effectively with mobile developers, backend developers, QA engineers, designers, project managers, and product owners. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential in our collaborative environment.
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Required Expertise:

• Swift and Objective-C: Demonstrated mastery in Swift and Objective-C.
• Data Management: Extensive experience with SQLite and Core Data, including optimization.
• GPS and Location Services: Proficient in integrating GPS and location services to enhance the user experience within the app (experience in building navigation features is a plus).
• Optional Skills: Familiarity with GraphQL and experience with subscription management in the App Store are advantageous.
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Education and Experience:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with a focus on mobile development.
• Professional Experience: Over 5 years of experience as a Senior iOS Developer, with a history of building high-quality, performant applications.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English, with strong communication skills for effective collaboration within the team.
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About Bluetick Consultants LLP:

Bluetick Consultants LLP is a premier technology services provider dedicated to empowering startups and enterprises in the digital age. We specialize in delivering innovative solutions that drive growth, efficiency, and transformation. Our services include:

• Generative AI and ML Solutions: Leveraging cutting-edge AI and machine learning to foster innovation and differentiation.
• Cloud Migration: Ensuring seamless transitions to cloud environments with a focus on scalability, security, and performance.
• Strategic Resource Augmentation: Connecting enterprises with top tech talent to achieve strategic goals.
• Digital Product Engineering: From concept to market, focusing on scalable, user-centric design for successful product launches.
• Digital Transformation: Reimagining business operations for digital-first growth and a competitive edge.
• Web & Mobile Development: Crafting comprehensive digital solutions to enhance user experiences and drive engagement.

At Bluetick Consultants, we are committed to providing our clients with the expertise and tools needed to navigate the complexities of the digital landscape. Our team of seasoned professionals works closely with businesses to deliver customized, high-impact solutions tailored to their unique needs.

• Design and build applications for the iOS platform
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
• Collaborate with a team to define, design, and ship new features
• Identifying potential problems and resolving application bottlenecks.
• Fixing application bugs before the final release.
• Publishing application on App Store.
• Maintaining the code and atomization of the application.
• Designing and implementing application updates.

• Proficient with Swift, Xcode, and Cocoa Touch.
• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect iOS applications to back-end services
• Knowledge of other web technologies and UI/UX standards
• Understanding of Apple’s design principles and interface guidelines
• Knowledge of low-level C-based libraries is preferred
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications

Job Description :

We are looking for an iOS developer responsible for the development and maintenance of applications aimed at a range of iOS devices including mobile phones and ipads. Your primary focus will be development of iOS applications and their integration with back-end services. You will be working alongside other engineers and developers working on different layers of the infrastructure. Therefore, a commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and the creation of quality products is essential.

Responsibilities :

• Design and build applications for the iOS platform
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
• Collaborate with a team to define, design, and ship new features
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and stigmatization.

Skills :

• Should have knowledge of UI(storyboard,xibs,autolayouts).
• API implementation.
• Swift programming language.

Who we are

ixigo is an AI-based travel app that helps millions of users plan and book their trips every day. Launched in 2007, ixigo is proud to have built numerous industry-first AI-innovations over the last decade. With pre-emptive help from ixigo at every touch-point of their journey, 150 million Indians are now making smarter travel decisions every year. ixigo uses Artificial Intelligence for deal discovery, personalized recommendations, dynamic marketing, airfare predictions, train delay information, PNR confirmation status, infrastructure cost optimization, business intelligence and providing fully-automated customer service over chat and voice. This makes ixigo a lean, tech-intensive and capital-efficient travel business, serving millions of travelers with a team size of under 200. Founded in 2007 by Aloke Bajpai & Rajnish Kumar, ixigo’s investors include Sequoia Capital India, Fosun RZ Capital, SAIF Partners, MakeMyTrip & Micromax.

The iOS Team

Our iOS team is always keen to stay ahead of the curve by always adopting the latest tech in the valley. We were first to market with adopting iPhone X layout, implementing ARKit in 2017, and Siri Shortcuts in 2018. We have been featured across app store over a dozen times in the past 2 years in Today, Apps, and Travel section.

Compensation: Commensurate to skills & experience; comparable to the best in the industry.

Culture: ixigems enjoy a fun and rewarding work atmosphere. We do not believe in hierarchies, and we encourage communication and constructive collaboration. We believe in the personal growth of individuals, creative approaches to solve real-world problems, and questioning the status quo!

We are looking for skilled iOS developers who are passionate about solving digital payment problems for over a billion Indians.

Requirements:

• At least 4 years of experience in developing, releasing, and maintaining iOS mobile applications.
• Ability to write efficient, reusable, and maintainable code in Swift.
• Excellent expertise in iOS SDK frameworks and fundamentals.
• Amazing debugging skills with the ability to write unit test cases Strong computer science fundamentals.
• Startup friendly i.e self-starter, quick learner, hard-working, and passionate.