Middle iOS Developer in SKELAR

July 5, 2024

Middle iOS Developer

Kyiv, remotely

SKELAR is a venture builder that builds international product IT companies by the rules of the venture capital world. Together with co-founders, we gather strong teams to launch product IT businesses and win in global markets.

Storyby is a tech startup focused on finding young star authors and building a content ecosystem of books, audio and video adaptations. We open the world to authors in whom we see the potential to create bestsellers. We develop products so that new best-selling stories can be read, listened to and interacted with through a variety of content. Our products are currently in active scaling with positive unit economics, namely AlphaNovel and DramaShorts. We have a team of 44 professionals who are building the future of the world of publishing and content of the XXI century.

AlphaNovel
A subscription-based transactional app available on iOS and Android platforms, provides users with the best experience of reading and listening to short stories. Seamlessly integrated game mechanics along with a reward system increase user engagement and satisfaction. AlphaNovel is a flagship product with more than 12,000 writers and an active audience of over a million readers.

DramaShorts
An app for iOS and Android that immerses users in the bite-size entertainment world of video screenings in the format of Shorts. Each adaptation is inspired by the best works of AlphaNovel. DramaShorts is currently in an active scaling phase with positive unit economics.

Why we:
— We are flexible regarding processes, technology selection and refactoring;
- High level of expertise in the team. We learn from each other;
- Development and business are one, not two different universes. We make most decisions together.

What we use:
— Swift, iOS 16+
— SwiftUI
— MVVM+C Architecture < br/>—Combine + async/await
—Firebase Platform
—Unit Tests
—Snapshot Tests
—E2E Tests

Our tasks:
— Development of new functionality, participation in architecture design;
—Maintenance of the code base already written — refactoring, writing tests;
—Discussion, assessment of tasks and work planning;
— Interact with the whole team, namely: with the Product Owner to discuss the logic of work, with the Backend developer to agree on the interaction contract, with the designer - UI/UX of the product;
— Take an active part in improving processes, technology stack, development approaches.

What is important to us:
—2+ years of iOS development experience in Swift;
— SOLID/DRY/YAGNI/KISS — understand and take into account in every architectural decision, find a balance;
— Clear understanding of MVVM architecture;
—Sure knowledge of the Combine;
- Experience with SwiftUI.

A plus for us will be:
—The ability to write unit tests;
—Experience of the full development cycle — from writing an application from scratch to release in the App Store;
— Understanding of CI/CD and Fastlane;
— Proapplication layouts in the App Store, in the development of which he participated.

In addition to businesses, we are developing our own charitable foundation SKELAR foundation to support the Armed Forces. Within the limits of the initiative, we create and finance large projects that help bring our victory closer.

SKELAR is an environment for self-realization of people who are able to create successful companies. We call such companies the next big everything. We believe in their power and scale. We plan to further develop tech businesses, conquer global markets and work for the victory of Ukraine.

Let's build the next big everything together!