Empower is hiring a
Senior iOS Software Engineer

Summary

The job is for an iOS Software Engineer at Empower, a fast-growing fintech company. The role involves developing the iOS mobile app, adhering to software engineering standards, implementing secure coding practices, and leading product engineering on projects. The candidate should have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 5+ years of experience in Swift and iOS UI Frameworks.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree or greater within Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related subject
• 5+ years developing consumer facing iOS apps
• Working experience in Swift and iOS UI Frameworks

Responsibilities

• Designing and building iOS mobile apps
• Contribution and adherence to software engineering standards and practices
• Implementing secure coding standards in accordance with the Empower Secure Development Policy
• Perform on-going security testing and code review to improve software security
• Meeting sprint goals
• Leading and/or supporting feature specification activities (Product Engineering)
• Monitoring the performance of the Empower mobile app and applying corrective action through bug fixing and general improvement
• Minimizing defects and improving reliability through: Development of automated tests, manual test validation, development of fit for purpose architecture and code, contributing to PRs
• Developing and maintaining the iOS app build pipeline
• Publishing the App to the App Store
• Collaborating cross-functionally to define, design and ship new features that create customer and business value
• Playing an active role in advising and collaborating with design and product to flesh out the specifications of each epic
• Writing engineering specs, including acceptance criteria and server contracts
• Grooming stories for upcoming sprints
• Maximising effective development and identifying new technology opportunities by: Keeping across iOS development announcements, being across community best practice, discovering and evaluating new technologies

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous equity package
• Full healthcare and dental benefits
• Technology expense reimbursement
• Work from anywhere