Position: iOS Architect 

Location: Miami, FL (Hybrid)

Job type: Contract to hire - C2H

About the Role:

We’re looking for a hands-on iOS Architect to lead the design and development of scalable, high-performing iOS apps. You’ll set architectural standards, mentor engineers, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless mobile experiences.

Responsibilities:

Architect and design scalable, maintainable, and testable iOS applications using modern patterns (MVVM, VIPER, Clean Architecture, etc.)

Serve as a hands-on technical lead, actively contributing code and ensuring high-quality implementations

Conduct code reviews, provide mentorship, and enforce best practices across the mobile team

Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and cross-functional engineers to align architecture with business goals

Stay ahead of the curve by researching and adopting the latest iOS frameworks, SDKs, and Apple guidelines

Define and document architectural standards and ensure consistency across apps

Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, memory issues, and scalability challenges

Partner with backend/API teams to design efficient data contracts and integrations

Guide the evaluation and adoption of new tools, frameworks, and mobile development methodologies

Ensure robust offline storage and sync strategies for mobile apps

Qualifications

Strong expertise in Swift (and Objective-C)

Deep understanding of iOS frameworks (UIKit, SwiftUI, Combine, Core Data, Core Animation, etc.)

Proven experience with modern mobile architecture patterns (MVVM, VIPER, Clean Architecture)

Portfolio of published iOS apps showcasing hands-on contributions and architectural influence

Experience with offline-first architectures, local databases (Realm, Core Data, SQLite), and data synchronization

Strong knowledge of App Store guidelines, provisioning, and deployment processes

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions and influence stakeholders.