Senior Software Engineer I/II (iOS)

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer I/II (iOS)

Department: Technology – Security

Reports to: Software Engineering Manager

Required experience: 4+ years.

Location: Ahmedabad, India-Remote

Company Introduction

As leaders in property technology, Genea provides cloud-based physical security, submeter billing and on-demand HVAC solutions to over 1 million users across 39 countries. But Genea is more than just a workplace. We’re a mission-driven team that collaborates, innovates, and engineers the proptech solutions of tomorrow to solve the challenges of today.

We pride ourselves on fostering an environment of transparency and authenticity, where you can be yourself. But don’t take our word for it. Genea has been recognized as a Top Workplace for the last 5 years (2021–2025) with a rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor, and 4.4 stars out of 5 on AmbitionBox. Our team members love our competitive benefits, including remote work options, comfortable work-life balance, paid time off (PTO), personal and family health insurance options, paid family leave, and development/training opportunities.

Job Role

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer I/II (iOS) to own the full lifecycle of our native iOS applications, from design and development through release and maintenance. You will build secure, high-quality, scalable apps for iPhone and iPad using Swift and SwiftUI, following modern architectures such as MVVM and Clean Architecture.

You will work on features that power Genea’s platform, including mobile credentials, access control, and connected IoT devices over Bluetooth Low Energy, NFC, and Apple Wallet pass provisioning. Working closely with UI/UX designers, software testers, and backend engineers, you will bring expertise in reactive programming, networking, multithreading, memory management, and mobile security, and help drive continuous improvement across our agile process and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

Actively participate in the entire iOS application lifecycle, from concept and design through development, testing, release, and maintenance.

Design, implement, and maintain features on our iOS app platform using Swift and SwiftUI.

Conceptualize and build apps that work well across all Apple devices and screen sizes, including iPhone and iPad.

Develop features that communicate with IoT hardware such as access control readers, locks, and sensors over Bluetooth Low Energy (Core Bluetooth) and NFC (Core NFC).

Implement and maintain Apple Wallet integrations, including PassKit and in-app pass provisioning for mobile access credentials.

Build robust networking layers to integrate with REST APIs and backend services, handling authentication, error states, retries, and offline scenarios.

Implement security best practices to protect user data and credentials, including Keychain, Secure Enclave, encryption, and certificate pinning.

Implement and maintain push notifications (APNs / FCM) and background tasks.

Collaborate with UI/UX designers, software testers, backend engineers, and hardware teams to ensure app presentation and functionality meet requirements and Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines.

Write clean, testable code; review peers’ code and rectify errors before app releases.

Profile and optimize app performance, memory usage, and battery consumption.

Own and improve iOS CI/CD pipelines, code signing, provisioning profiles, and TestFlight / App Store release processes.

Monitor app reviews, crash reports, and analytics to identify areas for improvement.

Recommend and implement process and technology improvements.

Provide training, mentorship, and support to team members.

Technical Skills

Strong proficiency in Swift and SwiftUI, with working knowledge of UIKit and interoperability between the two.

Practical knowledge of iOS app architecture, design, implementation, and release, including MVVM, Clean Architecture, and modular app design.

Hands-on experience with RxSwift; familiarity with Combine and Swift Concurrency (async/await, actors) is a plus.

Strong grasp of Swift language features, including protocols, generics, closures, and higher-order functions (map, filter, reduce, compactMap).

Dependency management with CocoaPods and Swift Package Manager, and strong troubleshooting skills for resolving dependency conflicts.

Experience building apps that integrate with IoT devices.

Knowledge of Bluetooth Low Energy using Core Bluetooth, including scanning, pairing, GATT services, background modes, and connection reliability.

Experience with NFC using Core NFC (tag reading/writing and NFC-based access use cases).

Experience with Apple Wallet and PassKit, including in-app pass provisioning and mobile credential workflows.

Solid understanding of networking: REST APIs, URLSession, asynchronous request handling, JSON parsing, authentication (OAuth, tokens), and offline storage/sync.

Security background: Keychain, Secure Enclave, biometric authentication (Face ID / Touch ID), data encryption, certificate/SSL pinning, and awareness of OWASP Mobile Top 10.

Good understanding of multithreading using GCD, OperationQueue, and Swift Concurrency.

Experience with background tasks and background execution modes on iOS.

Knowledge of iOS memory management (ARC, retain cycles, weak/unowned references) and performance profiling with Instruments.

Experience with push notifications using APNs and Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM).

Experience with local storage such as Core Data, Realm, or SQLite.

Familiarity with agile development techniques and CI/CD for iOS (e.g., Fastlane, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Bitrise, or Xcode Cloud), code signing, and App Store Connect / TestFlight.

Experience writing unit and UI tests using XCTest.

Solid understanding of SDLC and agile methodologies.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

4+ years of experience in native iOS application development using Swift.

Portfolio of iOS apps published on the App Store, with evidence of contributions across the full development lifecycle.

Experience in any domain is welcome; experience with security, access control, IoT, or hardware-connected products is highly preferred.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly.

Competencies

Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.

Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Design – Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.

Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration rega