iOS Engineer

Job Overview

Kuda is looking for a result-driven and analytical iOS Engineer to work on its native iOS mobile application in Lagos. The successful candidate will use programming tools and languages to analyse existing code, develop efficient processes, solve technical problems, and create a strong experience for users.

This role involves building and improving mobile applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining high standards of performance, quality, responsiveness, and code organization.

Job Details

Employer: Kuda
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
Experience: 3+ years of industry experience
Job Field: ICT / Computer
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Application Deadline: Not specified

About the Organization

Kuda is a fintech company focused on making financial services accessible, affordable, and rewarding for every African. Its services include seamless money transfers, business banking, and instant access to credit through mobile devices.

Kuda is backed by more than $100 million from investors and describes its culture as collaborative, inclusive, purpose-driven, and focused on challenging what is possible. The company values diversity and considers employment candidates based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent.

Responsibilities

• Design and build applications for the iOS platform.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation.

Requirements and Qualifications

• At least three years of industry experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with Swift Package Manager and Cocoa Touch.
• Proficiency with UIKit or SwiftUI for building user interfaces.
• Experience with iOS frameworks such as Core Data and Core Animation.
• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs for connecting iOS applications to back-end services.
• Knowledge of other web technologies and UI/UX standards.
• Understanding of Apple’s design principles and Human Interface Guidelines.
• Experience with performance and memory management tools such as Profile Instruments.
• Familiarity with cloud messaging APIs and push notifications.
• A knack for benchmarking and optimization.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools.
• Familiarity with CI/CD.

Compensation and Work Conditions

Kuda states that it offers a range of competitive benefits, including:

• A great and upbeat work environment with a multinational team.
• Pension.
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Competitive paid time off, including parental leave, moving day leave, birthday leave, and study leave.
• Group life insurance.
• Medical insurance.
• Vitality.
• YuLife rewards for reaching health and fitness goals.
• Goalr employee wellness app.
• A hybrid in-office work schedule.

Quick Eligibility Check

• Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Required experience: 3+ years of industry experience
• Verified duty station: Lagos, Nigeria
• Employment type: Full Time
• Work arrangement: Hybrid
• Core requirement: Proficiency with Swift Package Manager and Cocoa Touch
• Core requirement: Proficiency with UIKit or SwiftUI
• Core requirement: Experience with iOS frameworks including Core Data and Core Animation
• Core requirement: Familiarity with RESTful APIs, push notifications, and cloud messaging APIs

Application Readiness Checklist

• Make the required qualification easy to verify in the education or certification section of your CV.
• Show evidence of the required experience through relevant roles, dates and measurable responsibilities.
• Tailor your CV to the verified responsibilities and ICT / Computer skills stated in this vacancy.
• Confirm that the vacancy is still open before submitting your application.

Vacancy Verification

This vacancy was checked by AfriJobSpace on September 22, 2026 against the employer’s official recruitment source. View the official vacancy source.

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How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should review the role requirements and submit their application directly through Kuda Technologies Ltd’s official Workable recruitment page using the Apply for Job button. No application deadline was specified, so candidates should confirm that the vacancy remains open before submitting their details.