iOS Engineer

WHO WE ARE

SQUIRE is the leading business management system designed for the needs of barbers, shop owners, and their communities. We believe the pursuit of artistry and autonomy should not be restricted by the complexities of running a business. With SQUIRE, we provide custom-branded tools, resources, and guidance to help barbers of all stages and experience levels attract and retain more customers, efficiently manage their shop operations, and increase their revenue.

Founded in 2015, SQUIRE is trusted by barbers in 3,000+ shops in more than a thousand cities around the globe. From streamlined booking and opening new shops to real-time earning dashboards and building lasting customer relationships, SQUIRE supports shop owners in seamlessly bridging the gap between their personal craft and business goals. SQUIRE enables barbers everywhere to unlock their full potential both as artists and as entrepreneurs.

For more information, please visit getsquire.com or download the SQUIRE app from the App or Play Store.

SUMMARY

As an iOS Engineer, you will be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge iOS applications tailored to support barbers and the barbershop community. In this role, you'll drive innovation by designing and implementing impactful mobile features that enhance efficiency and accessibility for our users. If you’re a passionate developer who thrives on building scalable software and is eager to fully own the product development lifecycle, we encourage you to apply even if you may not meet every qualification listed. 

REPORTS TO

Director, iOS Engineering

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consistently deliver high-quality and maintainable iOS code that ensures scalability and accelerates product iteration cycles
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers and Designers to elevate the app’s user experience and incorporate quick-win enhancements such as UI animations, transitions, accessibility improvements, plus design system components
• Contribute to iOS Engineering and Product vision through various team projects
• Design robust and efficient code patterns through thoughtful technical planning, addressing key concerns like Swift concurrency, thread safety, and race conditions
• Design robust and efficient code patterns while keeping Swift concurrency, thread safety, and race conditions top of mind
• Proactively explore and implement Swift and iOS technologies (such as UIKit, SwiftUI, and Async/Await) to continuously keep the SQUIRE app at the forefront of innovation
• Build and scale app architecture with a focus on multi-modularity, dependency injection, and adherence to SOLID (design) principles, while championing simplicity at its core
• Ensure optimal app performance by employing strong monitoring practices, using tools like Datadog and Crashlytics, to measure and improve UI and Core performance
• Contribute to engineering documentation as needed
• Support fellow team members in overcoming challenges, removing roadblocks, and achieving sprint commitments to promote a collaborative and positive team environment




The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time based on business needs.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience building iOS applications with deep expertise in Swift and SwiftUI
• Experience building with modern architecture patterns such as TCA, MVVM, or MVPExperience with multi-threaded programming, including tools like GCD and Swift Concurrency
• Strong understanding of functional and/or object-oriented programming
• Familiar with engineering best reviews including code reviews, maintaining test coverage, and effective monitoring strategies 
• Experienced with version control systems, like Git, to ensure efficient and collaborative workflows
• Solutions oriented
• Communicates technical concepts clearly and effectively between technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Passionate about staying informed on the latest trends, tools, and advancements in the iOS development ecosystem
• Must be based and eligible to work in either the United Kingdom or Ontario, Canada

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Base Salary (80,000 GBP / 144,064 CAD)
• New hire stock grant
• 100% employer-paid private medical insurance for you and your dependents
• Generous PTO and Paid Parental Leave Policies

SQUIRE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.