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Company Overview

At IMS, we're transforming the way the world drives. As a leading provider of connected car and telematics solutions, we deliver cutting-edge services and analytics to insurers, governments, and enterprises worldwide.

Our cloud-based DriveSync platform is at the heart of what we doan industry-recognized solution that empowers smarter decision-making and better driving outcomes. From enhancing road safety to enabling intelligent mobility strategies, our technology is designed to make driving safer and smarter for everyonefrom global insurers to local governments and everyday drivers.

Join us as we continue to shape the future of mobility.

Description

We're seeking a Senior Mobile Engineer, iOS to design, develop, and maintain high-performance iOS applications and frameworks for our telematics platform.

In this role, you'll create solutions that handle real-time data collection, processing, and presenting data insights while ensuring the security and privacy of sensitive information.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Mobile Application Development

Design and develop native iOS frameworks and iOS applications using Swift/SwiftUI

Create robust, well-documented APIs that are secure and easy to integrate

Build solutions for processing and presenting real-time telematics data

Implement secure keychain storage and iOS security best practices

Integrate with iOS APIs for SafetyKit, CarPlay, Core Location, Core Motion

Implement geofencing and location-based features

Agile Collaboration and Cross-Functional Work

Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to define and implement features
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback

Share knowledge and help team members grow

Contribute to technical discussions and architecture planning

Work effectively in an agile environment

Testing and Deployment

Implement unit and UI testing using XCTest and XCUITest

Perform testing across various iOS versions and device configurations

Familiarity with iOS CI/CD pipelines using Xcode Cloud or similar tools

Security, Performance, and Compliance

Apply best practices for mobile security to protect sensitive data

Design solutions that optimize battery usage, background processing, and network consumption

Develop strategies for offline functionality and resilience

Optimize application performance under various network conditions

Continuous Improvement and Knowledge Sharing

Stay current with mobile development trends and technologies

Propose and implement improvements to development processes

Document code, APIs, and technical decisions

Contribute to team knowledge sharing

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Professional experience in iOS development commensurate with the role level

Expert-level proficiency in Swift

Experience with building SDKs and designing clean APIs

Experience with iOS performance optimization and memory management

Knowledge of TestFlight distribution, App Store submission and iOS app lifecycle

Familiarity with software architecture patterns and dependency injection

Knowledge of secure coding practices for handling sensitive data

Strong understanding of iOS Human Interface Guidelines and accessibility

Good communication skills and the ability to work in teams

Bonus Qualifications

Experience with telematics, IoT, or connected vehicle technologies

Knowledge of device sensors and data collection methodologies

Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform

Contributions to open-source projects or technical content

Experience with machine learning or data processing on mobile devices

Other Role Information

Some in-office collaboration (in Waterloo) will be required for key team meetings and testing
Some on-call support may be required for high-priority app releases and incidents
Travel may be required for team gatherings, customer engagements, or product demonstrations

Why should you join us?

Brand new collaborative, open-concept office for those days when you want to work collaboratively in person! Were located in the Waterloo tech hub: the David Johnson Research + Technology Park
Flexible remote working options
Opportunity to work within a global team
Were an innovative technology leader with plans for growth in the global telematics industry. These are some exciting times!
Company-paid group health (and dental) benefits program, with no waiting period - they start from day one!
RRSP matching program

Flexible holiday policy to really make the most of your time and wellbeing
'Work From Anywhere' Policy - work almost anywhere in the world for 30 days per year!
Paid volunteering days
Employee Assistance Program and an enhanced maternity/paternity package
Kudos Hub - a peer-to-peer recognition system, where you can recognize others using points. These points can be collected and redeemed against a huge catalogue of rewards!

At IMS, we believe innovation thrives through diversity of thought, background, and experience. Research shows that women and individuals from historically underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every single qualification. If youre passionate about what were building and feel you could make a meaningful contributioneven if you dont check every boxwe strongly encourage you to apply. You might be exactly who were looking for. Even if you do not meet all of the above criteria, please consider applying! If you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch with our HR team, athr@ims.tech.

IMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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