Senior iOS Developer
At Sparq , we help companies solve the right problems—not just build more technology.
We’re a modern product engineering partner blending strategy, craftsmanship, and speed to help organizations modernize confidently in the age of AI. From data ecosystems to digital products and AI acceleration, we turn complexity into clarity and ideas into impact.
If you’re driven to build what’s next, lead with empathy, and deliver excellence without ego, you’ll feel right at home at Sparq .
Why you will enjoy Mondays again:
- Opportunity to work alongside a talented, diverse team in a collaborative and creative environment
- Ongoing investment in your growth through training, mentorship, and industry certifications
- Hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technologies across multiple industries
- Recognition programs and employee awards within an inclusive culture that celebrates great work, including our AI Innovators Program
- Remote or hybrid work options
A Day in the Life:
As a Senior iOS Engineer, you will contribute to important mobile initiatives that serve millions of passengers worldwide. Working at the intersection of technology and travel, you'll play a valuable role in implementing the technical vision of our client's flagship iOS applications as part of a talented team of Sparq developers. You'll help shape how travelers interact with the airline - from booking to boarding and beyond - by building seamless, innovative mobile experiences in the aviation industry.
In this role, you'll work with cross-functional teams to transform business requirements into effective technical solutions, ensuring the mobile platform maintains high standards of performance, security, and user experience. Your expertise will contribute to modernizing our client's mobile architecture while maintaining the reliability customers depend on for their travel needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Implementation & Development
- Develop mobile applications for iOS platforms, leveraging Swift and/or Objective-C
- Evaluate and determine the appropriate times to leverage Swift vs. Flutter for cross-platform functionality
- Implement responsive WebViews within the iOS app container
- Implement technical solutions following established architecture and design patterns
- Adhere to coding standards and best practices for iOS development
- Make informed decisions about implementation approaches for features
- Actively use AI tools, including Claude through our Anthropic partnership, to streamline tasks, improve the quality of your work, and share best practices with teammates while continuously seeking new ways to integrate AI into your everyday workflows
- Participate in problem-solving for technical challenges
- Identify and address technical debt in your areas of ownership
- Communicate technical constraints and possibilities to the Engineering Lead
- Support security standards implementation in mobile applications
Team Collaboration & Growth
- Collaborate in a fast-paced, agile environment, working alongside a small, dynamic team of engineers
- Collaborate effectively with other team members across time zones
- Collaborate with other client engineering teams
- Participate in knowledge sharing
- Contribute meaningfully in code reviews
- Help ensure robust testing for mobile features
Technical Excellence
- Keep up-to-date with iOS platform updates and industry trends
- Apply mobile development best practices in your work
- Suggest innovations and improvements when appropriate
Required Technical Skills:
- 5+ years of experience as an iOS developer
- Strong expertise with iOS native application development
- Proficiency in Swift and working knowledge of Objective-C
- Experience with RESTful APIs integration
- Core Data experience including offline functionality
- Experience with multi-threading and asynchronous programming
- Knowledge of integrating 3rd party SDKs
- Experience with analytics and crash reporting to