Job Description
An employer in the Cincinnati, Ohio area is looking for a Senior iOS Developer for a remote, contract opportunity. The client is a large retailer and the iOS Developer has an exciting opportunity to join at the infancy of the client’s AI-enabled shopping experience. The Front-End iOS Developer will create cutting-edge mobile experiences that integrate AI-driven interactions, real-time communication, and agentic shopping workflows. You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and front-end/backend engineers to deliver intelligent, responsive, and visually stunning iOS applications.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain iOS applications using Swift and SwiftUI.
• Implement LLM-powered features (e.g., conversational interfaces, personalized recommendations) via APIs and SDKs for large language models.
• Build real-time communication layers using WebSocket (WSS) for live updates, notifications, and interactive shopping experiences.
• Design and integrate agentic shopping flows, enabling autonomous agents to assist users in product discovery, comparison, and purchase decisions.
• Collaborate with backend teams for efficient data exchange and secure API integration.
• Optimize UI/UX for performance, accessibility, and responsiveness across iOS devices.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices.
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Required Skills & Experience
• 5+ years of experience in iOS development with Swift and SwiftUI.
• Strong understanding of iOS architecture patterns (MVVM, VIPER, or Clean Architecture).
• Experience with real-time communication protocols (WebSocket, MQTT, or similar).
• Familiarity with LLM integration (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, or similar APIs) for conversational and generative experiences.
• Knowledge of agentic workflows and AI-driven user experiences in e-commerce or similar domains.
• Proficiency in RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and secure data handling.
• Solid grasp of UI/UX principles and Apple Human Interface Guidelines.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks or SDKs on iOS (Core ML, TensorFlow Lite).
• Background in e-commerce front-end development or shopping assistants.
• Understanding of state management in complex iOS apps.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.