Lead iOS Developer

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Department Profile
Client Channels Technology is a dynamic and fast-paced area within the Firm's WM Technology Division. The charter of this department is to develop Client-facing Websites and Mobile Applications. Working as a member of this team, the candidate will be responsible for developing and supporting external client facing web and mobile applications in an open and collaborative environment. If you are an exceptional individual who is interested in working at the frontier of digital finance, this is the place for you.

Position Description
We're hiring a senior iOS Developer in Calgary for our E*TRADE and Morgan Stanley Wealth Management App team--a collaborative group of folks that value craftsmanship and curiosity. This position is on-site in our Calgary, Canada office (minimum of 3 days a week). We're not looking for someone who just knows how to build screens. We're looking for an engineer who understands why things work the way they do -- someone who can reason about performance, architecture, and the nuances of Apple's frameworks like a true craftsman.

What You'll Do

• Architect and build robust, scalable iOS applications using Swift and SwiftUI
• Write clean, testable, maintainable code with a strong emphasis on performance and reliability
• Lead technical conversation of groups and projects
• Mentor junior employees
• Dive deep into Apple APIs -- from LocalAuthentication to CommonCrypto -- and use them to solve real-world problems elegantly
• Optimize performance using profiling tools, concurrency strategies, and thoughtful design
• Use AI tools to accelerate development, not replace it, freeing up time for deeper thinking and more impactful work What

What you will bring to the role

• At least 8 years of experience building and developing iOS applications
• Strong CS fundamentals: You understand memory management, data structures, algorithms, and concurrency, and you know when to apply them
• iOS expertise: You've built and shipped complex apps, and you know the ins and outs of UIKit, SwiftUI, and the broader Apple ecosystem
• Architectural thinking: You can design modular, testable systems and have opinions about MVC, MVVM, and beyond
• Ecosystem knowledge: You've worked with CI/CD, app signing, provisioning, Instruments, and understand the full lifecycle of an iOS app
• Clear communicator: You can walk through your own code and explain your decisions. You're comfortable saying I don't know and having a relaxed, technical conversation
• Collaborative mindset: You're thoughtful, curious, and easy to work with -- we try to keep it not so fussy
• AI maturity: You use AI tools to enhance your workflow -- not to substitute for foundational knowledge

How We Interview
In our virtual interview, you'll walk us through three examples from your own code:
* Swift Language: We're looking for depth -- concurrency, generics, protocol design -- not just syntax
* Apple APIs & Frameworks: Show us how you've used UIKit, SwiftUI, or lesser-known frameworks like AuthenticationServices or WebKit
* Apple Ecosystem: Talk about your experience with CI/CD, Xcode, performance tuning, app signing, crash analysis, or architecture decisions

We're not looking for perfection -- we're looking for engineers who think deeply, communicate clearly, and care about the craft of iOS development.

Desirable Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience developing APIs.
• Awareness of Android app development.
• Strong user experience skills
• BA/BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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