Senior Software Engineer II - iOS

Careem is transforming the Middle East through its Everything App, which simplifies everyday life by offering services such as transportation, food and grocery ordering, and payment management. Since its inception in 2012, Careem has empowered over 2.5 million Captains to earn a livelihood and served more than 70 million customers across over 70 cities in 10 countries, spanning from Morocco to Pakistan. As the company embraces a new AI-driven phase, it is looking for talented and curious problem-solvers to leverage AI in creating innovative tools, automating workflows, and driving meaningful impact. Joining Careem means contributing to smarter operations, enhanced customer experiences, and reimagined internal systems, all within a dynamic and inspiring work environment that supports professional growth.

Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop advanced, scalable iOS applications using Swift.
- Write high-quality, performant, and reliable code independently, addressing assigned tasks and bugs.
- Collaborate closely with product and design teams to understand end-user requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
- Conduct comprehensive unit testing to ensure application robustness, covering edge cases, usability, and overall reliability.
- Participate in on-call rotations to promptly resolve incidents within established service level agreements (SLAs).
- Actively engage in agile and engineering practices, contributing to their continuous improvement.
- Mentor and support junior engineers to encourage team growth and knowledge sharing.
- Contribute to multiplatform libraries using Kotlin, supporting cross-platform development initiatives.

Required Qualifications
- More than 6 years of experience in iOS application development, with extensive use of Swift, standard libraries, and iOS frameworks.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
- Solid understanding of the mobile development lifecycle and familiarity with the broader mobile ecosystem, including architectures, trends, and emerging technologies.
- Strong knowledge of interactive application development paradigms on Android, memory management, file I/O, network programming, concurrency, multithreading, and publishing iOS apps on the App Store.
- Proficiency in reactive programming frameworks such as RxSwift or Combine.
- Excellent debugging skills and experience working with remote teams in Agile/Scrum environments to deliver high-quality software.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, in formal and informal settings.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, especially with tools like Bitrise.
- Familiarity with SwiftUI and structured concurrency concepts.
- Knowledge of developing scalable software development kits (SDKs) and libraries.
- Proven ability to apply professional software engineering best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.

Careem offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a region full of potential. Full-time employees enjoy a collaborative environment with inspiring colleagues and access to continuous learning and growth opportunities. The work schedule includes four days in the office and one day remote per week, with the flexibility to work remotely from any country for up to 30 days annually. Unlimited vacation days promote a healthy work-life balance. Additional benefits include healthcare coverage and fitness reimbursements for activities such as gym memberships, health clubs, and training classes.