iOS Software Engineering Manager

Description

Summary: Seeking an iOS Software Engineering Manager to lead Swift-based iOS platform direction, architecture, delivery, and release practices, partnering with cross-functional teams. Highlights: 1. Lead architecture, delivery, and release practices across native iOS apps 2. Define and evolve technical vision for native iOS applications in Swift 3. Lead and mentor iOS engineers, fostering a high-performing engineering culture We are looking for an **iOS Software Engineering Manager** to set direction for our Swift\-based iOS platform and raise engineering standards. You will lead architecture, delivery, and release practices across native iOS apps while partnering with product, design (UX/UI), backend, and engineering leadership. Join us and apply today **Responsibilities** * Define and evolve the technical vision and architecture for native iOS applications in Swift, making decisions that guide long\-term platform direction * Set and enforce best practices, coding standards, and architectural patterns across the iOS codebase and the broader mobile organization * Plan and drive the iOS technical roadmap, balancing product needs, technical debt, scalability, and innovation * Collaborate with product designers to deliver responsive, pixel\-perfect, highly interactive UI aligned with Apple Human Interface Guidelines (HIG) while guiding feasibility and platform\-capability discussions * Design resilient integrations with backend services and RESTful or GraphQL APIs to support smooth, dynamic user experiences * Maintain a high bar for quality by writing clean, modular, maintainable code, leading code reviews, and ensuring consistency across the codebase * Implement comprehensive testing strategies, including unit and UI tests with XCTest, and continuously optimize performance, memory, and battery usage using Instruments * Own the end\-to\-end release lifecycle, including build processes, certificates and provisioning, and App Store Connect submissions * Lead and mentor iOS engineers across senior, mid\-level, and junior levels by coaching, running technical interviews, and fostering a high\-performing engineering culture * Coordinate with cross\-functional stakeholders and engineering leadership to shape product roadmaps, drive technical innovation, and align mobile strategy with business goals **Requirements** * Hands\-on background with 7\+ years of native iOS application development * Leadership experience with 2\+ years driving teams and technical initiatives on production\-grade apps * Expert\-level proficiency in Swift plus deep mastery of the iOS SDK and Apple developer tools (Xcode, Instruments) * Proven expertise in modern iOS architectural patterns (e.g., MVVM, MVC, Clean Architecture, Combine, and Swift Concurrency), including defining architecture at scale and explaining tradeoffs to technical and non\-technical audiences * Strong practical skills with SwiftUI (preferred) and UIKit (Auto Layout, Storyboards/XIBs) * Demonstrated success owning CI/CD pipelines for iOS (e.g., Fastlane, Xcode Cloud, Bitrise) and managing the full release lifecycle via App Store Connect * Advanced Git knowledge and experience leading collaborative workflows across distributed teams * Demonstrated leadership in mentoring engineers, shaping technical strategy, and delivering complex initiatives in an Agile/Scrum environment using tools like Jira * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value * Meaningful involvement in hiring, performance reviews, and team growth is a strong plus * Excellent written and spoken English at B2\+ (Upper\-Intermediate) level **We offer** * International projects with top brands * Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers * Healthcare benefits * Employee financial programs * Paid time off and sick leave * Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses * Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000\+ courses * Global career opportunities * Volunteer and community involvement opportunities * EPAM Employee Groups * Award\-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn *EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.*