Lead Software Engineer - Mobile
Core
Lead the technical and strategic direction of the iOS platform for Trade Me's mobile app, serving New Zealand users.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Software Engineer (iOS)
Builds
Native iOS applications for Trade Me's marketplace platform
Domain
E-commerce / Mobile Development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
iOS architecture, Swift, SwiftUI, Objective-C, technical roadmap planning, engineering best practices, team mentorship, technical debt management, system scalability, security
Preferred skills
AI tools experimentation, large-scale refactoring, rapid prototyping
Technologies
Swift, SwiftUI, Objective-C
Responsibilities
Articulate complex technical designs and develop/implement the technical roadmap for the iOS platform; Lead the advocacy and implementation of engineering best practices; Provide hands-on technical guidance, mentorship, and career progression support to engineers; Embed within software delivery teams to plan, develop, test, and release complex iOS solutions; Actively advocate and drive Technical Debt management and prioritize remediation plans
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities