IOS Engineer (Swift)

As an iOS Engineer (Swift) at Kuda, your primary responsibilities will include designing and building applications for the iOS platform, ensuring their performance and quality while collaborating with cross-functional teams. You'll have the chance to implement innovative features, fix bugs, and maintain code quality, contributing directly to the user's experience with our money app.

To be considered for the iOS Engineer (Swift) role at Kuda, candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience. Additionally, applicants should possess over three years of industry experience, particularly in a start-up or scale-up context, and be proficient in Swift, UIKit/SwiftUI, and various iOS frameworks.

Kuda is committed to the professional growth of its employees, including the iOS Engineer (Swift) position. We offer award-winning learning and development training programs, career development opportunities, and a supportive environment that encourages personal and professional advancement, ensuring that your career progress aligns with your ambitions.

An ideal iOS Engineer (Swift) at Kuda should be well-versed in several technologies including Swift Packet Manager, Cocoa Touch, UIKit/SwiftUI, and iOS frameworks like Core Data and Core Animation. Familiarity with RESTful APIs, performance management tools, and best practices in UI/UX design is also essential for this role.

Kuda's workplace culture is vibrant, inclusive, and diverse. We prioritize work-life balance and create an upbeat work environment where employees, including our iOS Engineers (Swift), can thrive. We support our team with competitive benefits, wellness programs, and flexibility while ensuring everyone is respected regardless of their background.

When debugging an iOS application, start by replicating the issue and using Xcode’s debugging tools to trace through code execution. Identify potential problem areas in the code by reviewing logs and employing memory management tools. It's crucial to have a methodical approach, ensuring you test after each change you make.

UIKit is a mature framework that has been around for years, used for building traditional iOS applications, offering a wide array of controls and capabilities. SwiftUI, on the other hand, is a newer declarative framework that simplifies UI development with less boilerplate code and is more suited for reactive programming. Depending on project requirements, each framework can play a unique role in app development.

For performance tuning in iOS applications, I focus on efficient algorithms and optimizing rendering performance. I analyze the app’s architecture to minimize redundancy, use lazy loading where applicable, and leverage Instruments for memory management and profiling. Identifying bottlenecks early is key to optimizing the user experience.

In an iOS project, RESTful APIs are used to facilitate communication with back-end services. I would implement networking libraries, such as URLSession, to handle API requests and manage data fetching efficiently. Properly handling responses and ensuring smooth UI updates based on the received data is central to maximizing user experience.

Version control is essential in my development process as it allows me to track changes, collaborate with team members, and manage codebase effectively. I regularly make use of Git to create branches for features, enabling simultaneous work on different aspects of the application while ensuring a clean and maintainable code history.

To stay current with iOS development trends, I regularly follow key tech blogs, participate in online forums, and engage in local developer meetups. I also explore Apple's documentation and beta releases to familiarize myself with new frameworks and features, ensuring my skills remain relevant in the fast-evolving landscape of iOS development.

In a past project, I encountered a complex UI bug that caused random crashes. After thorough investigation, I identified a threading issue that occurred when background processes impacted UI updates. By refactoring how I managed thread synchronization, I was able to eliminate the crashes and improve the overall performance of the application.

I have significant experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices, utilizing tools like Jenkins and GitHub Actions to automate builds and tests. By integrating CI/CD pipelines, I ensure that my iOS application maintains high code quality and can be deployed rapidly to respond to user needs and feedback.

Handling non-functional requirements like app security entails implementing best practicesearly in the development lifecycle. I focus on secure data storage, utilize encryption for sensitive information, and ensure that vulnerabilities from third-party libraries are regularly assessed and addressed to protect user data effectively.

I have a comprehensive understanding of Apple’s design guidelines, which guide the development of intuitive and user-friendly interfaces. I ensure that elements such as color schemes, typography, and navigation adhere to these guidelines to enhance user engagement and maintain consistency across the iOS application.