Senior Software Engineer (iOS)

Kia ora! 

Air New Zealand is on an accelerated journey to become the world's most Digital Airline and create a team that is the envy of airlines around the world. The Air New Zealand Digital team is at the core of this journey which is both a privilege and a challenge as our business accelerates our digital transformation.   
 
The Senior Mobile Engineer will provide expert software engineering skills to a dedicated Product team focused on building, testing and supporting new and existing software applications.  

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual who thrives on challenges and is eager to contribute to innovative mobile solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality iOS applications, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, UI/UX designers, and backend developers.  

Key Responsibilities:   

• Design and develop advanced applications on Apple platforms, and backend-for-frontend development. 

• Collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, and backend developers. 

• Improve app performance, reliability, and maintainability. 

• Identify and resolve bugs and performance issues. 

• Stay updated with the latest Apple technologies and best practices. 

• Participate in the architectural design of scalable, secure, and high-performance apps. 

Required Experience:   

• Extensive experience in iOS development. 

• Exceptional technical expertise in Swift and SwiftUI development. 

• Experience with backend-for-frontend development patterns and deployments, and AWS experience is a plus. 

• Familiarity with CI/CD. 

• Strong understanding of mobile app design patterns and UI guidelines. 

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 

Sounds like you? Apply online with your updated CV.  Applications close 29/06/2025. 

At Air New Zealand, we are proudly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset – because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors, it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those with a disability, additional health and mental health needs, and/or are neurodiverse to apply for our roles.

If you have encountered any accessibility barriers and require further information or reasonable accommodations to our recruitment process, please reach out to the recruiter listed on this job advert so they are able to support you to freely participate equitably in our recruitment and selection process.

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