Senior iOS Engineer

About the Role

Are you a passionate iOS Engineer? Do you want to work on a state-of-the-art application with modern design, architecture and tools in a truly agile environment? Come join our growing, enthusiastic and talented Mobile development team!

Vanguard is heavily investing and committing to build a world-class mobile experience for our clients, and we are hiring top talent to build our new iOS and Android native apps. You will be joining a fun, collaborative and inclusive cross-functional team where individuals strong on aptitude and attitude have an opportunity to grow their professional careers through working with some of the most advanced technology, development practices.

This is a hybrid role (in office Tues, Wed, Thurs) based in Charlotte, NC.

Responsibilities

• Provides intermediate level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases.
• Integrates third party products.
• Translates technical specifications into code for moderately complex new or enhancement projects for internal clients.
• Writes programs, develops code, tests artifacts, and produces reports.
• Employs software development techniques to ensure tests are implemented in a way that supports automation.
• Elevates code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule.
• Provides follow-up production support.
• Submits change control requests and documents.
• Follows software development methodology and development architecture standards.
• Participates in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify issues.
• Participates in systems analysis activities.
• Understands client business functions and technology needs.
• Understands Vanguard's tools, technologies, and applications/databases.
• Learns and complies with Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience with Native mobile application development.
• Proficiency in one or more relevant programming languages (e.g. Swift/SwiftUI, Objective-C, JavaScript).
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and demonstrate a hands-on understanding.
• Understanding of design patterns, integration patterns/practice, data modeling principles and best practices.
• A good track record of project delivery for large cross-team projects.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with engineers, managers, PMs, and customers.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated experience with software engineering fundamentals including object-oriented design, data structures, dependency injection, testable code, and algorithms.
• Latest iOS SDK / XCode.
• Swift 5 / SwiftUI.
• CI/CD Pipeline (GitHub Actions / Fastlane).
• Git (GitHub).
• Honeycomb.
• Splunk.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent preferred or relevant experience.
• 5+ years of software development experience.
• 3+ years as a mobile developer.

Special Factors

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission. To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team.

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection.