Lead iOS Developer - Level: Vice President

Lead iOS Developer – Vice President

Join us as a Lead iOS Developer – Vice President at Morgan Stanley.

Morgan Stanley’s Client Channels Technology is a dynamic, fast‑paced area within the Wealth Management Technology Division, focused on developing client‑facing websites and mobile applications.

We are hiring a senior iOS developer in Calgary for our E
* TRADE and Morgan Stanley Wealth Management app team. This on‑site position requires a minimum of three days per week in our Calgary office. We seek an engineer who not only builds screens but also understands performance, architecture, and Apple’s framework nuances.

• Architect and build robust, scalable iOS applications using Swift and Swift
  
  UI.
• Write clean, testable, maintainable code emphasizing performance and reliability.
• Lead technical conversations for groups and projects.
• Mentor junior employees.
• Dive deep into Apple APIs – from Local Authentication to Common Crypto – and solve real‑world problems elegantly.
• Optimize performance using profiling tools, concurrency strategies, and thoughtful design.
• Use AI tools to accelerate development without replacing foundational craftsmanship.

• At least 8 years of experience building iOS applications.
• Strong computer‑science fundamentals – memory management, data structures, algorithms, and concurrency.
• Deep iOS expertise – UIKit, Swift
  
  UI, and the Apple ecosystem.
• Architectural thinking – modular, testable systems and opinions on MVC, MVVM, and beyond.
• Experience with CI/CD, app signing, provisioning, Instruments, and the full iOS app lifecycle.
• Clear communicator who can explain code decisions and ask “I don’t know” when appropriate.
• Collaborative mindset – thoughtful, curious, and easy to work with.
• AI maturity – enhance workflow with AI tools while maintaining foundational knowledge.

• We walk through three code examples showcasing depth in Swift (concurrency, generics, protocol design).
• We explore your use of Apple APIs and frameworks such as UIKit, Swift
  
  UI, Authentication Services, and Web Kit.
• We discuss experience with the Apple ecosystem: CI/CD, Xcode, performance tuning, app signing, crash analysis, and architecture decisions.

• Strong written and verbal communication 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.

Morgan Stanley is committed to maintaining first‑class service and high standards of excellence. Our values—putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back—guide our decisions daily. In this role you’ll collaborate with top talent, receive comprehensive benefits and perks, and have ample opportunities for growth.

Morgan Stanley is an equal‑opportunity employer. We provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.