X.Arterian - iOS Development Lead - SWIFT

Description : iOS Development Lead

Location : Hybrid-Gurgaon

Department : Technology / Engineering

Experience Level : 8+ Years

Employment Type : Full-Time

About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced Lead iOS Developer who is passionate about building elegant, high-performance mobile experiences. As part of our core mobile team, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing the iOS client of our messaging platform - focusing on real-time chat, notifications, media sharing, security, and user experience.

You will work closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to bring rich features to life in a fast-moving, privacy-first communication app.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop scalable iOS apps using Swift and modern framework
• Implement clean architecture (MVVM, VIPER, Coordinator)
• Build core messaging features : chat UI, group messaging, notifications, typing indicators, read receipts
• Integrate real-time communication (WebSockets, Firebase, custom APIs)
• Handle offline messages, sync, and state management
• Manage media : image, video, audio, document upload / download and previews
• Optimize background transfers and media rendering
• Implement end-to-end encryption with secure key storage (Keychain, Secure Enclave)
• Follow privacy best practices and secure data handling
• Optimize performance : memory, battery, launch time using profiling tools
• Write unit, integration, and UI tests (XCTest, XCUITest, Quick / Nimble)
• Support CI / CD pipelines and crash analytics
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, Android, backend)
• Participate in sprints, code reviews, and release cycles
• Maintain documentation for components, APIs, and dev decisions

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