Principal iOS Engineer– Platform & Delivery
Description For Principal iOS Engineer– Platform & Delivery
AirNxt is revolutionizing the aviation industry with their AI-powered MRO software platform, seeking a Principal iOS Engineer to lead their mobile-first initiatives. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on building robust and performant iOS applications using Swift. The position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of aviation technology while working with cutting-edge tools and frameworks.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecting and developing scalable iOS applications, leading technical decisions, and mentoring junior developers. Working in a hybrid setting from either Dubai HQ or Cairo Hub, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality mobile solutions that transform aviation maintenance and operations.
The role requires deep expertise in iOS development with 8+ years of experience, mastery of Swift and iOS frameworks, and a proven track record of shipping production apps. You'll work with a modern tech stack including SwiftUI, Combine, and various CI/CD tools while tackling interesting challenges in offline-first architecture and real-time synchronization.
Success in this role means not just technical excellence, but also strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to champion mobile-first thinking across the organization. The position offers the opportunity to work on meaningful problems in aviation while being part of a collaborative, growth-minded team that values diversity and inclusion.
Responsibilities For Principal iOS Engineer– Platform & Delivery
- Design and build scalable, maintainable iOS apps using Swift and SwiftUI/UIKit
- Own and implement new features from wireframe to App Store release
- Write modular, testable code and establish best practices in mobile testing
- Collaborate with design and product to ensure delightful and consistent UX
- Integrate with backend APIs and collaborate with platform engineers
- Guide mobile architecture decisions
- Improve CI/CD processes for mobile builds, testing, and deployment
- Review code and mentor junior iOS developers
- Troubleshoot performance, memory, and networking issues
Requirements For Principal iOS Engineer– Platform & Delivery
- 8+ years of professional iOS development experience
- Deep expertise in Swift and iOS frameworks (UIKit, SwiftUI, Combine, Core Data)
- Proven ability to write clean, testable code with unit and UI test coverage
- Experience integrating with RESTful APIs and handling offline/real-time data scenarios
- Familiarity with Apple's Human Interface Guidelines and modern design principles
- CI/CD knowledge using tools like Fastlane, TestFlight workflows
- Strong collaboration and communication skills across disciplines
