At Sumara Technology, we're building the next generation of mobile experiences for global users. We're seeking an iOS Mobile Engineering Lead to architect and lead our native iOS development initiatives. The ideal candidate has deep experience building scalable iOS applications using Swift and UIKit/SwiftUI, and is passionate about mentoring engineers, establishing best practices, and driving technical excellence.
As our iOS Mobile Engineering Lead, you'll lead a growing team of iOS engineers, oversee the architecture of our mobile applications, and ensure we deliver high-quality, performant experiences to millions of users. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies and have the opportunity to make significant architectural decisions that impact our platform.
Requirements
6+ years of professional iOS development experience, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or mentorship role
Expert-level knowledge of Swift and proficiency with UIKit and SwiftUI
Strong experience building production-grade iOS applications
Familiarity with Tuist (preferred) for managing modular iOS projects and boilerplate code
Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform for cross-platform development (nice to have)
Solid understanding of iOS architecture patterns (MVVM, VIPER, Clean Architecture)
Proven experience with networking, concurrency, and performance optimization
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and agile workflows
Proficiency with Git and modern version control practices
Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to work effectively across teams
Responsibilities
Lead the iOS engineering team, mentoring junior and senior engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and professional development
Architect and design scalable iOS applications using Swift, SwiftUI, and UIKit best practices
Establish coding standards, architectural patterns, and engineering best practices for the iOS platform
Oversee the full development lifecycle—from conceptualization through deployment and maintenance
Lead technical design reviews and system architecture discussions
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to translate requirements into robust mobile solutions
Drive adoption of modern development tools and workflows, including Tuist for package management and boilerplate code generation
Ensure application performance, uptime, and scalability while maintaining high standards for code quality
Participate in hiring, onboarding, and building a high-performance iOS engineering culture
Explore and evaluate emerging iOS technologies and frameworks
Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Market standard EOSB and performance bonuses
Comprehensive health insurance
Professional development and conference budgets
Team building events, career mentorship, and strong company culture
Remote work flexibility
Location
Remote, based in UAE
UK-based client with preference for UK hour alignment
Sumara will secure UAE visa and work permit
Hiring Process
Technical interview with our iOS engineering team
System design interview and coding challenge
Leadership/culture fit interview with founders