Technical Lead - [iOS]

As a Technical Lead - iOS at 3Pillar, your main responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining iOS applications. You'll be leading a talented team of developers, providing mentorship, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to launch new features. Conducting code reviews, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring high performance and quality of applications are also part of your daily tasks. Staying updated with industry trends to keep your team informed is vital in this role.

To excel as a Technical Lead - iOS at 3Pillar, you should have extensive experience with Swift and Objective-C, a strong grasp of the iOS SDK, and proficiency in Xcode. Familiarity with architectural patterns like MVC and MVVM, along with experience in using RESTful APIs to connect iOS applications to backend services, is essential. Additionally, strong leadership and mentoring abilities, as well as excellent communication skills, are crucial for success in this position.

At 3Pillar, we believe in fostering professional growth. Technical Lead - iOS candidates can expect plentiful career development opportunities across various projects and industries, thanks to our professional services model. We encourage you to learn from top talents globally and enhance your skills through diverse challenges. Our commitment to continuous improvement means you will have the resources to grow and advance your career with us.

3Pillar offers a flexible work environment tailored to your needs – whether you prefer working in our office, remotely, or a hybrid approach, we've got you covered. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive culture that values well-being, diversity, and collaboration. As a part of our global team, you will engage with talented individuals from various backgrounds, enhancing your experience and broadening your perspectives in the tech industry.

Candidates for the Technical Lead - iOS position at 3Pillar should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. You should have 5 to 8 years of experience in iOS development, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. A strong portfolio showcasing released applications on the App Store will set you apart. Additionally, familiarity with tools and methodologies relevant to iOS development will be a plus.

When answering this question, focus on specific projects where you worked with Swift, Objective-C, and other relevant technologies. Discuss challenges you faced, how you overcame them, and mention any frameworks you utilized, such as UIKit or Core Data. This will showcase your technical expertise and problem-solving abilities.

Discuss your leadership philosophy and how you foster collaboration and innovation within your team. Share specific examples of mentorship activities, such as conducting code reviews or providing guidance on best practices. Highlight the importance of open communication and supporting team members' growth.

Explain your approach to testing and optimization. Mention automated testing practices, code reviews for quality assurance, and performance metrics you evaluate. Talk about how you balance quality with feature development to meet project goals effectively.

Share your methods for staying current, such as attending conferences, engaging in online courses, or participating in relevant communities and forums. This reflects your commitment to continuous improvement and adaptability in a rapidly evolving field.

Use a specific scenario where you identified a technical issue, explain your investigative process, and describe how you implemented a solution. Highlight the impact your resolution had on the project's success.

Discuss your familiarity with MVC and MVVM design patterns. Talk about how these patterns helped structure your apps and improved maintainability and scalability. Incorporating specific examples makes your answer more impactful.

Describe your process for cross-functional collaboration, including how you communicate with project managers, designers, and other developers. Emphasize your ability to facilitate discussions that lead to effective feature execution.

Explain how you’ve used RESTful APIs to connect iOS applications to backend services. Mention specific projects where you handled data fetching, error handling, and optimized network usage for improved app performance.

Discuss your experience using Git for version control. Explain how you manage branching, merging, and code reviews. Emphasizing best practices will demonstrate your organizational skills and collaboration habits.

Share your strategy for providing constructive feedback to team members. Discuss how you balance pointing out areas for improvement with recognizing strengths. Highlight the importance of fostering a supportive environment during code reviews.