Staff Software Engineer - iOS

Synechron is seeking an experienced iOS Tech Lead to lead mobile application development for a major Big 4 Banking project. The role involves designing, developing, and deploying iOS applications, architecting scalable and secure mobile solutions, and driving best practices in Swift, Objective-C, and iOS frameworks. The candidate will also implement DevSecOps, conduct security threat modeling, and mentor developers, ensuring high-quality mobile experiences in a regulated financial environment.

Must Have

• Lead design, development, and deployment of iOS applications for enterprise banking solutions.
• Architect scalable and secure mobile solutions aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
• Drive adoption of best practices in Swift, Objective-C, and iOS frameworks.
• Collaborate with product owners, UX/UI designers, and backend teams.
• Implement DevSecOps practices for mobile CI/CD pipelines.
• Conduct security threat modelling and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Mentor and guide developers, perform code reviews, and enforce coding standards.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide innovative solutions.
• 8+ years of experience in mobile application development, with at least 3+ years in a Tech Lead role.
• Strong proficiency in Swift and Objective-C.
• Deep understanding of iOS SDKs, frameworks, and Apple design guidelines.
• Experience with Xcode, Cocoa Touch, Core Data, Core Animation, and RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on expertise in AWS cloud services, Docker, and EKS for mobile backend integration.
• Proven track record in DevSecOps and secure mobile delivery.
• Strong knowledge of security threat modelling and solution design.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Good to Have

• Experience in financial services or Big 4 banking projects.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and API security for mobile apps.
• Exposure to CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bitrise).
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Perks & Benefits

• Work on cutting-edge mobile banking transformation projects.
• Collaborate with global teams and industry leaders.
• Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities.
• Be part of a culture that values innovation, agility, and excellence.

Synechron is looking for an experienced iOS Tech Lead to spearhead mobile application development for a major Big 4 Banking project. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise in iOS development with leadership skills to guide teams, design secure solutions, and deliver high-quality mobile experiences in a regulated financial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of iOS applications for enterprise banking solutions.
• Architect scalable and secure mobile solutions aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
• Drive adoption of best practices in Swift, Objective-C, and iOS frameworks.
• Collaborate with product owners, UX/UI designers, and backend teams to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Implement DevSecOps practices for mobile CI/CD pipelines.
• Conduct security threat modelling and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Mentor and guide developers, perform code reviews, and enforce coding standards.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide innovative solutions.
• Stay updated with the latest iOS technologies, tools, and industry trends.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in mobile application development, with at least 3+ years in a Tech Lead role.
• Strong proficiency in Swift and Objective-C.
• Deep understanding of iOS SDKs, frameworks, and Apple design guidelines.
• Experience with Xcode, Cocoa Touch, Core Data, Core Animation, and RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on expertise in AWS cloud services, Docker, and EKS for mobile backend integration.
• Proven track record in DevSecOps and secure mobile delivery.
• Strong knowledge of security threat modelling and solution design.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or Big 4 banking projects.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and API security for mobile apps.
• Exposure to CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bitrise).
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Why Join Synechron?

• Work on cutting-edge mobile banking transformation projects.
• Collaborate with global teams and industry leaders.
• Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities.
• Be part of a culture that values innovation, agility, and excellence.

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more.

Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

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