Middle iOS Developer (offline) $1000-2000

IMPORTANT! Relevant as of April 17, 2024, 1 month internship.

We are seeking a specialist to join our long-term project which has been in production for several years and manages a high volume traffic every day (up to 1 million users per day). We are developing a new iOS application. As a member of our approximately 20-person team, you will play a crucial role in this new growing direction. The core business logic is already well-established and functioning seamlessly.

In collaboration with highly experienced colleagues, you will contribute to a custom iOS application. Specifically, the project involves the development of a network filter designed for ad blocking. While the current focus is on ad blocking functionality, there we are considering development of VPN specific applications.

Why we’re seeking new team members:
Due to our company’s growth and the successful conclusion of new contracts for the year 2024, we are actively searching for talented and motivated professionals ready to join our team. Currently, 1 vacancy is open.

Test assignment
- The completion of the test assignment is only possible with a subscription to the Apple Development Program.
- The vacancy involves a test assignment as one step in the hiring process. It is quite basic — just to test your skills.
- The Company may, at its sole discretion, not provide applicants with the reason for being rejected and technical details of the test completed.
- Once getting to the 3rd stage of the interview, the candidate will have the opportunity to receive feedback from a technical specialist regarding your test assignment including technical details.
- Link to the test assignment by request.

Our working conditions
- Our offices are well equipped for power outages: gasoline generator, EcoFlow Delta portable power station provides electricity for devices and standby lightning, Fiber optic internet provider, Starlink provide access to the internet;
- First month will be a paid internship period;
- Internship period paid as fixed monthly payment in UAH;
- Always stable and on time salary.
- We work officially (Private Entrepreneur by contract);
- Salary is calculated in $/h, with loads of 160 to 200 or more hours per month (all spent time is paid);
- Additionally: company pays Bench as 75% from rate and FuckUp pays as 50% from rate;
- Revision of the hourly rate every six months by +50% (according to regulations);
- Quarterly bonus, project performance based;
- English classes 2 times per week (groups of two people, after work hours);
- MacBook Pro 14/16, 4K monitor, stand, mouse, keyboard, headphones, comfortable chair, company branded T-shirt and mug.
- Working day from 8:00 to 17:00 (The plan for the day is made at the stand-up meeting and must be accomplished (considering common sense) within the day according to the checkpoints. After accepting the work, the PM finalizes the working day);
- Breakfast, lunches and other things in the kitchen at the expense of the company (coffee, tea, cookies, sweets, yogurts and drinks in the refrigerator);
- Offices in Kyiv (5-15 minutes walking distance from metro station):
-- K1 (M) Pozniaky
-- K2 (M) Lukianivska/Kontraktova Square
-- K3 (M) Taras Shevchenko
-- K4 (M) Osokorky
-- K5 (M) Slavutych

Requirements
- 2+ years experience in developing iOS applications. Advanced level of proficiency in Swift programming language.
- Strong understanding of the full mobile development life cycle, OOP principles, design patterns.
- Good understanding of iOS app architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
- Good understanding of Core Data and Network Extension frameworks.
- Strong understanding of code versioning tools (Git).
- Passion for software engineering, learning, and continuous improvement.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Additional Skills (Nice to Have)
- Experience in integrating payment gateways such as Stripe or Apple Pay into iOS applications for secure transactions;
- Experience with firewalls, antivirus, network security;
- Knowledge of CI/CD;
- Writing unit tests;
- Out-of-the-box thinking.

Opportunities/benefits
- Personal Development: Employees develop their Personal Development Plan (PDP), focusing on skills and knowledge enhancement;
- Regular Salary Review: Salaries are reviewed biannually based on PDP accomplishments and other performance indicators;
- Focus on iOS development learning: Special emphasis is placed on learning and improving competencies in Swift programming, preparing employees for advanced roles;
- Team Support and Collaboration: Work alongside experienced colleagues and project managers who provide guidance and assistance with complex tasks;
- Technically savvy PMs who do task decomposition and know how to work with both the client and developers. No broken telephone game and no estimates handed down from the top
- Learning New Technologies: Employees are encouraged to systematically explore and learn about new technologies and fields relevant to their roles;
- Kanban Methodology for Task Management: The company uses “Scrumban” (our own flavor of Kanban system with Scrum elements) for effective planning and execution of daily tasks.

About abz.agency®

abz.agency® is a a software development company. Our core business is developing complex and unique solutions based on web technologies, browser extensions, applications, high-performance and high-loads solutions.

Since 2005 abz.agency® has been working in the area of web development and work with clients from all around the globe. As a global outsourcing provider we have 75+ employees in 6 offices (Tallinn, Estonia and 5 offices in Kyiv, Ukraine).

The main activities of the company is the development of complex and custom web applications. The company also develops web sites. Providing a full cycle of work from the development of technical documentation, design, full-stack development to implementation and support. In recent years, the company has mastered the development of browser extensions. That allows you to actively expand the range of services.

The main technical stack in development is: PHP, Laravel, Node.js, React.js, Vue.js, React Native. In design, we actively use wireframing and mockuping: WireframePro, Figma. The company also actively uses paid services and licenses for work: Google, Jetbrains, Adobe and other providers. The offices created good conditions for productive work: modern equipment, including Mac Books Pro and 4K monitors, meeting rooms, a kitchen, staff lunches.

The company continues to grow with its employees. Mastering new versions of the current technical stack. Learning new technologies. The application of best practices and the use of technical specifications. All this creates the foundation for a quality product, which the customer then receives.

Company website:
https://abz.agency/