Software Development Engineer II - iOS
JioStar · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Entertainment Providers · 5,001-10,000 employees
About the role
The role involves developing performant iOS applications and frameworks while improving app stability and reliability. Key duties include migrating legacy APIs, maintaining development infrastructure, and mentoring other iOS developers.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates should have 2-4 years of professional iOS experience with strong proficiency in Swift and Objective-C. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.
Full description
Job Summary: As a Software engineer II, you will be responsible for crafting performant and resilient iOS applications, coupled with iOS frameworks and APIs, and a passion for creating exceptional user experiences.You will play a critical role in improving app performance and stability while shipping core capabilities that enhance the foundational platform. If you are a motivated individual with strong problem-solving skills and a desire to innovate in the mobile space, we want to hear from you!
About the team: Retail AdTech is focused on building a unified retail advertising platform that helps commerce businesses monetize their digital surfaces and first-party data. The platform will power advertising across search results, product listings, category pages, storefronts, recommendations, and other commerce experiences. It will support multiple advertising formats, including sponsored products, sponsored brands, display ads, video ads, and off-platform campaigns.
The team will build capabilities across campaign management, advertiser onboarding, product catalogue integration, audience activation, auction and ranking, budget and pacing, ad serving, measurement, attribution, reporting, and partner integrations.
Reporting To: Engineering Manager
Key responsibilities:
- Drive app performance, stability, and reliability while monitoring key metrics to guide improvements.
- Lead modernization efforts by migrating legacy APIs and UI tools to the latest iOS frameworks and patterns.
- Design, develop, and maintain core frameworks, shared components, and development infrastructure (Xcode, Swift, iOS updates).
- Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code, while conducting thorough code reviews to ensure engineering excellence.
- Define and uphold best practices, engineering standards, and scalable processes across mobile development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless user experiences and create prototypes to explore new technologies.
- Mentor iOS developers and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives, including blogs and thought leadership
Skills and attributes for success:
- Intermediate-level knowledge of iOS development (Swift/Obj-C),architectural patterns, and frameworks
- Experience of performance profiling with instruments in Xcode
- Excellent Swift and Objective-C coding ability along with strong CS & OS fundamentals
- Experience of working with Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Deployment (CD) and Unit Testing on iOS
- Ability to break down complex problems into simple, innovative solutions that serve business needs
- Knack for problem solving and ability to work in ambiguity
- Good in communication, mentorship, and collaborative skills
Preferred education and experience:
Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science or a related field with 2-4 years of professional experience as an iOS mobile developer with hands-on experience on Swift/Obj-C
About Us:
Perched firmly at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, JioStar is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining the way audiences consume entertainment and sports. Its television network and streaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies.
JioStar is an equal opportunity employer. The company values diversity and its mission is to create a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. The company ensures that the work environment is free from any discrimination against persons with disabilities, gender, gender identity and any other characteristics or status that is legally protected.