Senior iOS Engineer

Posted 6 days 14 hours ago by Aquent GmbH

Permanent
Not Specified
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

Are you passionate about building scalable UI systems and mobile infrastructure that impact millions of users? We're looking for a Senior iOS Engineer to join a high-performing team responsible for a cross-platform design system that powers some of the most visible features in consumer mobile apps today.

This role is part of a team building the core mobile design infrastructure used across multiple apps within one of the world's leading tech companies. You'll be contributing to high-priority initiatives like GenAI integration and account services, while also shaping the future of mobile frameworks.

What You'll Do:
  • Build and support reusable UI components that scale across a family of mobile apps.
  • Own the native iOS implementation of design system elements - working in Swift/Objective-C with integrations via PHP/Hack.
  • Collaborate with designers, PMs, and infrastructure teams to build visually stunning, high-performance components.
  • Deliver high-quality code for new screens, dialogs, carousels, and animations.
  • Support ongoing migrations and legacy infrastructure; participate in experimentation and rollout strategies.
  • Optional on-call support rotation (once every 6 weeks - standard business hours).
What We're Looking For:

Must-Have Skills:

  • 7+ years of professional experience in iOS development.
  • Strong knowledge of PHP or Hack and experience interfacing iOS with backend components.
  • 7+ years' experience with React.

Nice-to-Have:

  • Experience in mobile infra or UI component libraries.
  • Prior experience at a large tech company or working on cross-app systems.
Client Description

Our client is the largest social media company in the world. They have substantial B2B and B2C advertising and media platforms, as well as a nonprofit initiative. With the mission of bringing people together, they now boast over 2 billion users and are rapidly developing as they influence the world around us.

Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.