Role purpose: Key accountabilities and decision ownership: - Technical Leadership: - Oversee the technical design, development, and implementation of iOS features and functionalities. - Mentor and guide a team of iOS developers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. - Project Management: - Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define project requirements and timelines. - Manage project deliverables, ensuring they meet quality standards and deadlines. - Identify and mitigate technical risks, proactively addressing challenges to ensure project success. - Code Quality: - Establish and enforce coding standards and best practices to maintain code quality and consistency. - Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members. - Implement automated testing and continuous integration to ensure code reliability. - Collaboration: - Work closely with cross-functional teams, including backend engineers, designers, and quality assurance specialists. - Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, encouraging open communication and knowledge sharing. Required competencies, knowledge, and experience: - Strong proficiency in Swift and Objective-C programming languages. - In-depth knowledge of iOS development frameworks, including UIKit, Core Data, and Core Animation. - Experience with iOS design patterns and architectural approaches (e.g., MVVM, VIPER). - Proven track record of leading and mentoring iOS development teams. - Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Experience with agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban). Nice to have technical and professional qualifications: - Experience with mobile app performance optimization and testing. - Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS). - Experience with continuous integration and delivery pipelines. Preferred location: Milan Who we are: You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone. Together we can.