Sr. Software Engineer - Mobile (iOS)

Who We Are

Ontic provides software that helps corporate and government security teams identify threats, assess risk, and respond faster to keep people and organizations safe. Its Connected Intelligence Platform unifies security operations and data into a centralized system of record, enabling organizations to conduct risk assessments, protect against workplace violence, and manage threats and incidents more efficiently. Fortune 500 companies and federal agencies rely on Ontic to support security programs such as executive protection, threat intelligence, and corporate investigations.

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Key Responsibilities

Design & Development

• Build and maintain high-quality iOS applications using Swift and SwiftUI.

• Architect scalable, reusable, and testable UI components and frameworks.

• Ensure adherence to Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines and App Store best practices.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver features end-to-end.

• Provide technical mentorship and perform code reviews for peers and junior engineers.

• Actively contribute to sprint planning, estimation, and cross-team collaboration.

Quality & Performance

• Write and maintain unit tests, UI tests, and integration tests.

• Drive performance optimizations and ensure app reliability at scale.

• Stay current with the iOS ecosystem, introducing new frameworks where appropriate.

Process & Standards

• Advocate for clean architecture patterns (MVVM, Composable Architecture, or similar).

• Champion CI/CD pipelines, automation, and continuous improvement practices.

• Document technical designs, patterns, and best practices.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 2–5 years of professional iOS development experience.

• Strong proficiency in Swift and SwiftUI (with at least one production app in SwiftUI).

• Solid understanding of Combine, async/await, and reactive patterns.

• Experience with iOS app lifecycle, memory management, and system APIs.

• Strong debugging and performance tuning skills.

• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, and Agile development practices.

Nice-to-Have

• Knowledge of UIKit and ability to bridge between UIKit and SwiftUI.

• Experience with GraphQL/RESTful APIs.

• Exposure to mobile security best practices and App Store deployment.

• Prior experience mentoring engineers and driving technical initiatives.

• Familiarity with modular architectures and frameworks like TCA or Redux-style patterns.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

• Ability to work independently while driving team outcomes.

• Passion for great user experiences and product quality.

• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead key initiatives in a high-impact mobile product.

• Collaborative team culture with emphasis on innovation and learning.

• Competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a cutting-edge tech stack.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ontic we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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