Senior iOS Developer Job at Axel Springer SE (Berlin)

Job Description

Axel Springer Tech is the central technical hub that ensures our journalism is supported by cutting-edge technology so that our brands can succeed in the digital age. Our corporate strategy places AI at the center: “Digital is the new print. AI is the new digital.” This vision reflects our belief that the fusion of artificial intelligence and human creativity will shape the future of media. You’ll join a fast-moving, cross-functional mobile native team of Android, iOS, and backend developers — the creative force behind Germany’s leading news apps: BILD News, Sport BILD, WELT News, and WELT Edition, reaching millions of users every month. Are you open to trying new things? Are you confident, driven and clever? Then apply for a role now with Axel Springer Tech. We believe in the future of journalism as a business model and invest in forward-looking technologies. Our five essentials are the values that unite us and guide us in our commitment to freedom. Next Level Publishing – Innovate, evolve, accelerate – that is the mission that drives us. We develop solutions that further develop, renew, and accelerate digital journalism. We ensure that our strong media brands such as BILD, WELT, BUSINESS INSIDER Germany, POLITICO Germany, COMPUTER BILD, and many more are optimally positioned to continue making journalism sustainable and accessible to all.

Job Responsibility

take ownership of building and evolving top-rated iOS apps (4–5 stars, 10M+ monthly visits) using Swift 6, SwiftUI, The Composable Architecture (TCA), Combine, Swift Package Manager, and iOS 17+
design and implement a modular, scalable, and future-ready app architecture that ensures performance, reliability, and maintainability at scale and driving our ongoing migration to TCA-based feature modules
champion automation and quality, continuously pushing our fully automated build, testing, and release processes (fastlane, GitHub Actions) to the next level
coach and mentor teammates, lead by example in code quality and reviews, and facilitate knowledge-sharing across iOS teams
contribute to the backend integration layer using Spring Boot/Kotlin-based services on AWS with Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring seamless connectivity within the NMT ecosystem
shape features, improve collaboration, and ensure every release delights user

Requirements

be a seasoned Senior iOS Developer with at least 8 years of hands-on experience, having shipped several large-scale, real-world iOS applications
deep knowledge of Swift 6, SwiftUI, UIKit, Combine, async/await, and Swift Concurrency
strong experience with The Composable Architecture (TCA) or similar unidirectional architectures (Redux, Elm, MVI), and understand how to build modular, testable, and maintainable features
experienced with Swift Package Manager, creating feature modules, and establishing clear boundaries between components
familiar with fastlane, GitHub Actions, and you know how to make testing and deployment seamless
you have an interest or experience in backend development (Spring Boot/Kotlin, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes)
on-the-job training provided
write clean, test-driven code and contribute to open-source projects while continuously learning
you thrive in a diverse, cross-functional environment, share knowledge, and strengthen your team
always exploring the latest iOS trends, eager to experiment, evaluate, and implement the best solutions to keep our apps ahead of the curve
communicate effectively with designers, product managers, and backend teams to turn ideas into impactful, user-focused features

What we offer

trainings and learning lunches, tech conferences, a budget for workshops and much more to expand your knowledge and your skills
Employee offers that suit you and your life situation: Whether it's a discounted public transport ticket or JobRad leasing, a bicycle garage (incl. regular bicycle service), childcare facility or our modern in-house kindergarten
30 days vacation plus 10 days work from abroad
free food offer: in addition to a breakfast snack, we also offer a free lunch in our canteens
guidance on the administrative side of relocation and visa processes through our relocation agency
80% office presence and 20% mobile working

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