At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.

We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow.

We're looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Tech Lead - iOS (Hands-On) to join our organization in Melbourne/Sydney/Brisbane. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and delivery of high-quality iOS applications while mentoring a talented team of developers. You will be responsible for setting technical direction, ensuring code excellence, and driving innovation in our mobile product offerings. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with leadership capabilities, fostering a collaborative environment where your team can thrive and deliver exceptional results.

The role leads the architecture and design of iOS applications, ensuring they are scalable, high-performing, and maintainable. It involves making key technical decisions, overseeing the full development lifecycle from concept to App Store deployment, and proactively managing technical debt and performance optimizations to deliver a strong user experience aligned with business goals.

A core focus is mentoring and supporting junior and mid-level iOS developers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing. The role establishes and enforces coding standards, best practices, and development processes, while actively participating in sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives to improve team efficiency and delivery outcomes.

Working closely with product managers, designers, and cross-functional teams, the role translates product requirements into effective technical solutions. It stays current with iOS technologies and industry trends, troubleshoots complex issues, and provides clear, pragmatic solutions that balance technical excellence with commercial and user needs.

• Significant years of professional iOS development experience
• Advanced proficiency in Swift and Objective-C
• Strong understanding of iOS architecture patterns (MVC, MVVM, VIPER, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with iOS frameworks including UIKit, SwiftUI, Core Data, Realm DB and networking libraries
• Proficiency with Xcode, Git, and other development tools
• Demonstrated experience building and deploying applications to the App Store
• Expertise in unit testing, debugging, and performance optimization
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs and asynchronous programming
• Android experience is good to have
• Proven experience leading technical teams or mentoring developers
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
• Knowledge of mobile security best practices and data protection
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical mindset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects effectively

Why join us: 

NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. 

Agencies:

We’ve got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process, no fee or payment will be given.

Work rights and background checks: 

To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks