iOS Tech Lead

Role purpose

As an iOS Tech Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development and maintenance of our consumer mobile application. You will be responsible for leading a team of iOS developers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality code, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative features.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership 

• Technical Leadership: 
    
    o Oversee the technical design, development, and implementation of iOS features and functionalities.
    
    o Mentor and guide a team of iOS developers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
    
    o Stay up-to-date with the latest iOS technologies and trends to ensure our application remains cutting-edge.

• Project Management:
    
    o Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define project requirements and timelines.
    
    o Manage project deliverables, ensuring they meet quality standards and deadlines.
    
    o Identify and mitigate technical risks, proactively addressing challenges to ensure project success.

• Code Quality:
    
    o Establish and enforce coding standards and best practices to maintain code quality and consistency.
    
    o Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
    
    o Implement automated testing and continuous integration to ensure code reliability.

• Collaboration:
    
    o Work closely with cross-functional teams, including backend engineers, designers, and quality assurance specialists.
    
    o Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, encouraging open communication and knowledge sharing.
 

Required competencies, knowledge, and experience

• Strong proficiency in Swift and Objective-C programming languages.

• In-depth knowledge of iOS development frameworks, including UIKit, Core Data, and Core Animation.

• Experience with iOS design patterns and architectural approaches (e.g., MVVM, VIPER).

• Proven track record of leading and mentoring iOS development teams.

• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience with agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).

 Nice to have technical and professional qualifications

• Experience with mobile app performance optimization and testing.

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS).

• Experience with continuous integration and delivery pipelines.



Preferred location: Milan

Who we are

You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.

As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status.

Together we can.