iOS Developer in Richmond, Australia

• Sustainability – We are certified carbon neutral and committed to reducing our impact on the environment.

• Charities – We have long-term partnerships with charities working to address homelessness.

We’re REA

REA Group (https://www.rea-group.com/about-us/about-rea-group/) is not your average digital business. From humble beginnings in a garage in Melbourne’s east in 1995, we have grown into a leading global digital business, specialising in property.

With bold and ambitious goals, we are changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you’re at on your property journey, we’re here to help with every step – whether that’s finding or financing your next home.

Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. As such, we’re proud to be named in Australia’s “Top 5” Best Workplaces two years in a row, as well as being recognised as a Best Workplace for Women.

Where the team fits in

As an iOS Developer in the Ignite App squad, you will play a critical role in developing and enhancing an application that empowers our customers by providing them with valuable insights into their listings and marketing performance. You’ll work closely with a collaborative team and utilise your expertise in iOS development to create high-quality user experiences while maintaining robust and scalable codebases. The role requires a keen eye for detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and a thorough understanding of iOS development methodologies. If you are passionate about iOS development and eager to make a significant impact on a leading real estate technology platform, we’d love to hear from you.

What the role is all about

• Develop and maintain the Ignite App for iOS platform

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Swift and SwiftUI

• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of the app

• Identify and fix bugs and performance bottlenecks

• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members

• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

• Integrate third-party APIs and services into the application

• Work with CI/CD pipelines to automate build and deployment processes

• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in iOS development

• Optimise the app for scalability and speed of delivery

• Supporting our federating teams by providing guidance, technical expertise and options to solve technical problems, whilst ensuring our federating teams maintain our high-quality standards.

• Create and maintain technical documentation

• Align and share knowledge with mobile community at REA on coding patterns and architecture

• Conduct unit testing and ensure code quality is maintained

• Assist in the discovery process including analysis, design, and architecture of new features and components

Who we’re looking for

• Prior experience as an iOS Developer

• Proficiency in Swift and SwiftUI

• Solid understanding of the iOS SDK, Xcode, and app development lifecycle

• Experience with GraphQL APIs

• Experience with Analytics, A/B experimentation, and third party SDKs

• Knowledge of modern architectural patterns and design principles.

• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage the competing demands of multiple projects

• Align and collaborate with Android app developers to maintain feature parity across the two applications

• Demonstrate interest in learning new tools and technology

• Openness to working in Android Kotlin not essential but desirable

• A constant desire to learn and adapt to new technologies and challenges.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)

The REA experience

The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we’ll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow. We’re committed to your development – both professionally and personally. Your experience with us is something we take seriously.

We offer:

• A hybrid and flexible approach to working

• Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers

• Programs to support mental, emotional, financial and physical health & wellbeing

• Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity.

• Hack Days so you can bring your big ideas to life

• Performance recognition programs because hard work should never go unnoticed

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more effective and fuel disruptive thinking – be it cultural and ethnic backgrounds, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other identity or lived experience. We know diverse teams are critical to maintaining our success and driving new business opportunities. If you’ve got the skills, dedication and enthusiasm to learn but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch.

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