Engineering · Full-time
Official sourceSenior Mobile IOS Engineer L6

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About this role
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Role overview
Yassir, a leading super app operating in North Africa and expanding internationally, is hiring a Senior Mobile iOS Engineer. The role is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and suits experienced iOS developers who want to work on complex frontend mobile applications using Swift and SwiftUI. The company offers services such as ride-hailing, last-mile delivery, and is expanding into digital financial services.
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What you will do
- Design and develop mobile applications on the iOS platform using SwiftUI.
- Ensure applications perform well, maintain quality, and respond quickly.
- Work with a team to define, design, and launch new features.
- Identify performance bottlenecks and fix bugs in the applications.
- Maintain code quality, organization, and automate processes where possible.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions to contribute ideas for technology, algorithms, and products.
- Collaborate with engineering and design teams to understand user requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
- Solve complex problems and deliver results within deadlines.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in technical roles as an iOS developer.
- Proficient in native iOS development using Swift and SwiftUI.
- Experience with cloud messaging APIs and push notifications.
- Knowledge of web architecture including RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Familiarity with version control systems, specifically GIT.
- Preferred skills include experience with containers such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of caching systems like Redis server is an advantage.
- Experience with scaling and web load balancing is preferred.
- Experience working in rapidly growing companies in mobility, on-demand, or fintech sectors is a plus.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Benefits
The company offers an attractive salary, equity stake in the company, a subsidized public transit pass, and opportunities for significant personal impact and professional growth.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact with your application before the closing date. The employer has not published a closing date.