iOS Technical Lead – Philadelphia, PA

Are you a passionate iOS Lead? Do you want to work on a state-of-the-art application with modern design, architecture and tools in a truly agile environment? Come join our growing, enthusiastic and talented Mobile development team! Vanguard is heavily investing and committing to build a world-class mobile experience for our clients, and we are hiring top talent to build our new iOS and Android native apps. You will be joining a fun, collaborative and inclusive cross-functional team where individuals strong on aptitude and attitude have an opportunity to grow their professional careers through working with some of the most advanced technology, development practices. 

Responsibilities: 

• Partner with architects to implement high-performance mobile applications 
• Research and summarize adjacent technology trends to provide guidance 
• Mentor the team on the “how” of better use of existing platform components and performance best practices 
• Highly collaborative, a fast learner and willing to work wherever you’re needed on the team 
• Demonstrated experience with software engineering fundamentals including object-oriented design, data structures, dependency injection, testable code, and algorithms 
• Able to effectively communicate technical issues in a manner all can understand 
• Able to work with Scrum Masters and Product Owners to prioritize work relative to both delivering business value and addressing technical debt 
• Leads system analysis, design, development, and implementation for our existing mobile native applications. 
• Translates stories into design & code. Develops well-engineered code and test artifacts backed by automated tests 
• Research and employs contemporary software development techniques to ensure quality and improve velocity of the team 
• Elevates code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule. Provides follow-up Production support. Submits change control requests and documents 
• Leads in design, code, and test inspections throughout life cycle to identify issues. 
• Participates in other meetings, such as those for use case creation 
• Contributes to develop and maintain an inclusive and highly collaborative environment for the team 

To be successful in this role, you should have: 

• Experience with Native application development 
• Proficiency in one or more relevant programming languages (e.g. Swift/Objective-C) 
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and demonstrate a hands-on understanding 
• Strong understanding of design patterns, integration patterns/practice, Data modeling principles and best practices 
• A good track record of project delivery for large cross-team projects 
• Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with engineers, managers, PMs, customers 
• Experience with Cloud Development Platforms, Mobile/Web development frameworks, and micro-service architecture 

Preferred Skills: 

• Demonstrated experience with software engineering fundamentals including object-oriented design, data structures, dependency injection, testable code, and algorithms 
• Latest iOS SDK / XCode 
• Swift 6
• SwiftUI
• CI/CD Pipeline (GitHub Actions / Fastlane) 
• Git (GitHub) 
• Honeycomb 
• Splunk 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of five years related work experience, with at least two years of development experience
• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent preferred or relevant experience
• 3 years Mobile experience preferred

Important Factors: 

• Work must be performed in the U.S. 
• Hybrid model of work; Tuesday-Thursday in office

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don’t just have a mission—we’re on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients’ lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Vanguard’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is central to our ability to deliver on our mission. We aspire to create a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse—one that enables our employees, whom we call crew, to thrive and bring their best selves to work every day on behalf of our clients.

Cultivating DEI lifts our entire organization, and everyone shares accountability for our progress—from our senior leaders who lay the foundation and set the example for inclusive behaviors to crew who are growing in their personal DEI learning experiences.

Together, we’re on a mission. We are fueled by the value of diverse voices and connected through friendships and a culture of care—for our clients, our communities, and each other.    

Vanguard’s DEI journey has no finish line. Our commitment is enduring, and we remain focused on the path ahead. To learn more about Vanguard goals and progress toward DEI, download our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.