Senior iOS Software Engineer

The YouVersion Senior Engineer is primarily responsible for developing software for each platform they support and will review and approve code created by junior or mid-level engineers. This role will partner with the other engineers to offer guidance on best practices, ensure development, and ensure that the team has the same technical strategy.

YouVersion was created by the local church in 2007 and remains a ministry of Life.Church today. At Life.Church, our mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. Our team is committed to reaching people worldwide through innovative technology. And YouVersion is one of the ways we get to do that. Life.Church is a multi-site Christian church meeting in the United States and globally at Life.Church Online. 

We wholeheartedly believe a daily rhythm of seeking intimacy with God has the power to transform lives. That’s why YouVersion creates biblically-based experiences that encourage and challenge people to seek God. We hope everyone in our community is on an active journey to become who God made them to be, abiding in Him, and drawing closer every day. 

• Architect and develop robust iOS applications using Swift and SwiftUI/UIKit within YouVersion's ecosystem, ensuring they adhere to Apple Human Interface Guidelines.
• Implement and maintain complex iOS features leveraging technologies such as Core Data, CloudKit, and Apple's authentication frameworks.
• Conduct thorough code reviews focusing on iOS-specific patterns, memory management, and performance optimization techniques.
• Lead technical discussions across teams to determine iOS-specific implementation approaches for new features and functionality.
• Provide accurate time estimations for iOS development tasks, considering platform-specific challenges and App Store review processes.
• Mentor junior iOS engineers on Swift best practices, efficient use of Xcode, and iOS architecture patterns like MVVM, MVC, or Composable Architecture.
• Drive technical standardization efforts within the iOS team, establishing coding standards and architecture guidelines.
• Plan for long-term iOS platform evolution, including preparing for new iOS releases and deprecation of legacy APIs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex iOS-specific issues related to performance, memory management, and concurrency.
• Research and evaluate emerging iOS technologies (SwiftUI, Combine, Swift Concurrency) for potential implementation.

• Extensive experience with Swift programming and deep knowledge of UIKit and/or SwiftUI frameworks.
• Mastery of iOS app architecture patterns (MVVM, MVC, VIPER) and their appropriate applications.
• Proven experience with performance optimization techniques for iOS applications, including profiling and debugging.
• Strong understanding of Core Data, CloudKit, and other Apple frameworks for data persistence and synchronization.
• Experience with modern iOS development tools including Xcode, Instruments, and TestFlight.
• Proficiency in implementing automated testing for iOS applications using XCTest and UI testing frameworks.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines specific to iOS development using tools like Fastlane or GitHub Actions.
• Knowledge of App Store submission processes and optimization techniques.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional iOS development experience, with at least 3 years focusing on Swift development.
• Experience with dependency management tools like Swift Package Manager or CocoaPods.

Benefits We Offer

・ Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

・ Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons. 

・ Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health. 

・ Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase. 

・ Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.

・ Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health.

・ Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn’t stop there—the more years on staff, the greater the investment! 

・ $160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth. 

・ Casual dress and work environment.

・ And much more!

Our Beliefs, Culture, and Commitment to Diversity

At Life.Church, every staff member, and intern is a minister and is expected to engage in the church's ministry fully. We consider ministry readiness and an individual’s capacity to represent Life.Church’s beliefs as a minister during the selection process for all staff and intern positions. An essential function within every position held by a staff member or intern at Life.Church is to uphold and represent the beliefs of Life.Church. Learn more about what we believe at Life.Church. 

While we unite around our mission, we know unity doesn’t mean uniformity. Our calling is too great, and our mission is too important not to be intentional about strengthening our team through diversity. We know that diverse perspectives in race, ethnicity, background, age, and gender are essential to reaching the world for Christ. To learn more about how we strengthen our team through diversity, visit our careers page. 

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