Senior iOS Engineer

Summary

Join MZLA Technologies Corporation as a Senior Software Engineer for iOS and play a key role in developing Thunderbird's mobile platform for iOS from the ground up. This remote, full-time position requires 7+ years of professional development experience, including 3+ years in mobile development with Swift and SwiftUI. You will build and refine Thunderbird's mobile products, ensuring scalability and performance, while collaborating with a global team. The ideal candidate possesses strong debugging and testing practices, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of mobile app architectures. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on an open-source project with a global impact.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional development experience with at least 2+ years in a Senior Software Engineer role
• 3+ years of mobile development experience with native languages such as Swift and a deep understanding of mobile app architectures and patterns
• Proven ability to deliver and maintain complex software projects, ensuring quality, scalability, and reliability throughout the software development lifecycle
• Strong understanding of security practices, including data encryption, secure storage, app signing, and addressing vulnerabilities in mobile platforms
• Advanced proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git) and experience working in a collaborative environment
• Strong attention to detail, with excellent learning and exploration skills and a product-focused mindset that looks beyond the code to consider user needs and business goals
• Deep respect for diverse skills and perspectives, with an ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely engage with an international, geographically distributed team

Responsibilities

• Build and refine Thunderbird’s mobile products and platform architecture, ensuring scalability, performance, reliability, and user-centered design
• Develop a deep understanding of the codebase and architecture to confidently make changes across the entire stack
• Develop and maintain strong debugging and testing practices, utilizing unit, integration, and automated testing frameworks to ensure software quality and reliability
• Conduct thorough code reviews and provide guidance on architectural improvements, test integration and development best practices
• Independently resolve technical challenges, including performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities and cross-platform integration
• Monitor application vitals and identify potential issues before they escalate
• Document technical decisions, systems architecture, and team processes to ensure transparency, maintainability, and knowledge transfer
• Own assigned projects, collaborating cross-functionally to investigate, plan, develop, validate, and deliver within established project timelines
• Work directly with users and contributors to gather information to reliably reproduce bugs and then fix them
• Ensure compliance with accessibility, security, and privacy standards in mobile development
• Leverage analytics and user feedback to inform and improve mobile user experiences
• Mentor and guide community contributors, enabling their active participation and long-term involvement in our efforts

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with app store guidelines (Google Play Store, Apple App Store) for ensuring compliance when preparing apps for release
• Expertise in cross-platform frameworks like Kotlin Multiplatform or Rust
• Proficiency in Android application architecture and differences between iOS and Android development
• Experience contributing to open-source projects or engaging with open-source communities
• Proficiency in one of the top languages Thunderbird is translated to, such as French, German, or Japanese

Benefits

• Fully remote work & schedule flexibility
• Latest Laptop and accessories
• Annual Remote Work Stipend
• Monthly Internet Stipend
• Professional Development Stipend
• Industry Conferences
• 24 days PTO per year (prorated)
• Your Birthday
• Year-end Company Shutdown
• Pilot 4 Day Work Week (July & August 2024)
• Public Holidays
• Other Paid Leave
• Wellbeing Allowance for Personal / Family Activities
• RRSP Contributions
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Disability/Income Protection Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Sick Days