Senior IOS Engineer (Google Maps API Experience) at a Ride Hailing Platform - Oconsulting Limited

Oconsulting Limited - Our client, a Ride Hailing Platform is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior IOS Engineer (Google Maps API Experience)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Mode: Hybrid (2 days onsite)

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly skilled Senior iOS Engineer with experience in Google Maps API to join our mobile development team. 
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining high-performance, scalable iOS applications.
• You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy robust mobile solutions, ensuring best practices in security, performance, and maintainability.

Key Responsibilities
iOS App Development & Architecture:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance iOS applications using Swift and Objective-C.
• Architect, implement, and optimize Google Maps API integrations for location-based services.
• Develop and manage CoreData and Realm databases for offline storage.
• Ensure high code quality, maintainability, and security best practices.

Code Quality & Performance Optimization:

• Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Conduct regular code reviews, debugging, and refactoring to enhance performance.
• Optimize application performance through memory management, caching strategies, and multithreading.

Security & Compliance:

• Implement security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and data protection.
• Ensure compliance with Apple's App Store Guidelines and data privacy regulations.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and apply necessary security patches.

DevOps & Deployment:

• Work with Fastlane, CocoaPods, Carthage, and Swift Package Manager for efficient deployment.
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Monitor application performance, logs, and error reporting using tools like Firebase, Crashlytics, or New Relic.

Collaboration & Leadership:

• Work closely with backend developers to ensure seamless API integration.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Participate in sprint planning, technical discussions, and architectural decisions.

Testing & Debugging:

• Write and maintain unit and integration tests using XCTest and XCUITest.
• Debug and resolve critical production issues in a timely manner.
• Perform load testing and ensure system reliability.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in iOS development using Swift and Objective-C.
• Bachelor's Degree
• Strong expertise in Google Maps API, location services, and geolocation-based applications.
• Proficiency in UIKit, SwiftUI, and CoreLocation framework.
• Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and networking using Alamofire.
• Experience with Firebase, Cloud Messaging, and Push Notifications.
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, GCD, and multithreading.
• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and TDD practices.
• Proficiency in Git and version control workflows.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Scrum/Kanban.
• Experience in microservices architecture and event-driven development.
• Experience with machine learning APIs for location intelligence.
• Contributions to open-source iOS projects.

Salary
Negotiable (Based on years of exp, skillset).Work Environment & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work options.
• Collaborative and innovative work culture.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.