Senior/Lead IOS Developer in Washington, DC (DMV Area Only)(Onsite)

Position: Sr IOS Developer

Location: Washington, DC 20003

Duration: 12 months +

The client is looking to hire highly skilled senior iOS developer to rapidly connect DMV Enterprise Application with modern technology.

Role Description:

This role is essential for the successful implementation of secure mobile identity capabilities within the DMV ecosystem. The Senior iOS Developer will ensure that the mobile solution meets modern security standards, integrates seamlessly with Apple hardware and software technologies, and delivers reliable experience for end users. You will work to gain an understanding of the current system infrastructure, security needs, network considerations, and methodologies.

In this role, you will primarily focus on:

· Lead end‑to‑end development of native iOS applications using Swift and modern iOS architectural patterns.

· ·Integrate Apple identity‑related frameworks, including Secure Enclave–backed credential storage, Wallet‑based identity SDKs, and cryptographic APIs.

· Implement secure communication flows using industry standards, including ISO‑aligned mobile identity protocols and related data exchange specifications.

· Develop and maintain hardware‑level interactions such as NFC, BLE, device engagement, and secure element exchanges required for digital identity interactions.

· Work closely with backend service teams to ensure alignment with API specifications, secure data contracts, and identity‑based authentication flows.

· Perform in‑depth troubleshooting, debugging, and optimization across application layers including UI, networking, cryptography, and device hardware interfaces.

· Ensure compliance with Apple platform security guidelines, privacy requirements, and best practices for managing sensitive identity data.

· Provide architectural guidance, code reviews, and mentorship to junior developers on the mobile engineering team.

· Collaborate with cross‑functional partners including product owners, security architects, QA engineers, and business stakeholders to define and deliver high‑quality mobile capabilities.

Responsibilities

The Senior iOS Mobile Developer will play a key role in the design, development, and implementation of advanced mobile solutions within the DMV modernization and digital identity ecosystem. This role is focused on building secure, high‑performance iOS applications leveraging native Apple frameworks, device‑level security features, and modern identity standards. Develop documentation throughout the lifecycle of the development process and provide technical support to the team.

· ·Design and develop mobile solutions for mDL using Swift and modern iOS architectural patterns.

· Integrate Apple identity‑related frameworks, including Secure Enclave–backed credential storage, Wallet‑based identity SDKs, and cryptographic APIs.

· ·Implement secure communication flows using industry standards, including ISO‑aligned mobile identity protocols and related data exchange specifications.

· ·Ensure that the technologies are updated with current, stable, and compliant architecture and applications that meet enterprise standards.

· ·Collaborate with internal teams to produce software design and architecture

· ·Develop, Test and Deploy applications and systems

· ·Revise, update, refactor and debug codes

· ·Improve existing mobile applications and systems

· ·Proactively monitors and reports performance utilization of assigned technologies.

· ·Troubleshoot software and/or hardware issues/failures.

· ·Manage problem or escalated tickets and tasks and out-of-cycle requests from systems/software owners.

· ·Determine the best course of action for meeting business needs and provide consultative expertise to customers on how to best use systems.

· ·Proactively monitors and identifies broader, more complex issues across multiple, integrated, connecting technologies and communicate as appropriate.

· ·Provides technical knowledge and support to District agencies, personnel, and additional stakeholders

· Performs other related duties as assigned

· ·May coordinate activities of application developers.

· ·Able to identify best practices and standards for the use of the product.

· ·Delivers support and design for industry specific applications that require integration with statewide systems or applications

· ·Interacts with executive level business users or technical expert

· ·May function as a technical SME (Subject Matte Expert)

Pay: $70.00 - $90.00 per hour

Experience

• Native iOS development using Swift.: 10 years (Required)
• SwiftUI or UIKit, Combine, Core Data, Core NFC: 10 years (Required)
• Core Bluetooth, CryptoKit, and secure storage APIs: 10 years (Required)
• Hands-on with hardware backed security (Secure Enclave): 7 years (Required)
• REST APIs (Expert Level): 10 years (Required)
• JSON and XML: 10 years (Required)
• Ttranslating Wireframes and designs for development: 10 years (Required)
• Integrating with mobile identity, wallet, or credential : 7 years (Required)
• RedHat OpenShift Container-based application development : 5 years (Required)
• Knowledge of CI/CD : 8 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20003 (Required)

Work Location: In person