iOS Developer (Swift)

About Chirp Family Travel: Chirp Family Travel is a dynamic startup dedicated to solving family-centric urban navigation challenges. We’ve built the first version of our iOS app to address the unique needs of families traveling together. Our platform provides intuitive navigation tools, local recommendations, and seamless booking processes designed specifically for families. We’re a small team of passionate developers and parents who believe technology should make travel easier and more enjoyable for everyone.

About The Role: We’re seeking an experienced iOS Developer (Swift) to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to work on a product that directly impacts families’ travel experiences. You’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining our mobile applications, with ownership over features from conception to deployment. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while working with a small, agile team in a fast-paced startup environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance iOS applications using Swift and the latest iOS SDK
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, backend) to implement new features
• Optimize application performance, ensuring smooth user experience across various iOS devices
• Implement and maintain the app’s architecture, ensuring scalability and maintainability
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and maintain code quality standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks
• Stay current with iOS development trends and best practices
• Develop and implement unit tests and ensure app stability

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience (3+ years) developing iOS applications with Swift
• Strong understanding of iOS architecture and design patterns
• Experience with iOS frameworks (UIKit, SwiftUI, CoreLocation, etc.)
• Solid knowledge of iOS development lifecycle and processes
• Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to debug complex issues
• Experience with RESTful APIs and JSON/XML data handling
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git)
• Portfolio demonstrating iOS development projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience

Bonus Points:

• Experience with navigation frameworks and location-based services
• Familiarity with backend development (API design, database interaction)
• Experience with third-party libraries and frameworks
• Knowledge of accessibility features for iOS
• Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD)
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Firebase, etc.)
• Understanding of family-centric applications and user needs