What are the responsibilities and job description for the URBN iOS Software Engineer III position at URBN?
Role Summary
URBN is seeking a talented and self-driven iOS engineer to join our dynamic team. At URBN, our Mobile Engineering Team crafts and delivers top-notch iOS and Android applications for our major brands: Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, and Free People. Collaborating closely with product, user experience, and design teams, we create high-performing and innovative e-commerce solutions for our customers.
Imagine contributing to a code base used by millions of customers and continuously improving it through user testing, data analysis, and performance audits. We are thoughtfully expanding our team, and there has never been a more exciting time to be part of URBN. Come join us and be part of the fun!
Role Responsibilities
- Utilize Swift and iOS development skills to build new features and maintain apps that impact millions of users daily
- Collaborate with product owners and design teams to understand requirements and prioritize MVP features
- Contribute to architectural and design decisions, and effectively communicate technical challenges and solutions
- Develop reusable components with elegant, intuitive interfaces
- Break down features into manageable units, estimate release schedules, and work collaboratively with the team
- Engage in pair-programming and code reviews with fellow engineers
- Participate in code and design reviews, advocate for best engineering practices, and join weekly Mobile Team sessions
- Maintain a customer-focused approach, balancing trade-offs to deliver impactful software
Role Qualifications
- 2 years of professional experience as an iOS engineer
- Proficient in Swift and iOS SDKs
- Skilled in developing and supporting native iOS apps
- Building UI components programmatically in code
- Experience with RESTful APIs
- Understanding of HTTP/HTTPS protocols and caching
- Familiar with GitHub for source control
- Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, MVVM, MVC, and iOS design patterns
- Knowledge of multi-threading, memory management, networking, caching, performance optimization, and security
- Agile methodology experience
- Familiar with Swift Package Manager for dependencies
- Experience with Accessibility, Localization, and Internationalization
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Bonus Skills & Experience
- Experience in building iOS apps with SwiftUI
- Experience in retail and e-commerce
- Experience in developing in-store applications, such as POS systems, and working with various peripherals
- Interest in prompt engineering and emerging AI applications in software development
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The Perks
URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits
EEO Statement
URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.
