Full-Time

IOS Engineer

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Back Market

Back Market

501-1,000 employees

Global marketplace for refurbished electronics

Consumer Software
Social Impact
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$135k - $190kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid position in New York.

Category
IOS Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Datadog
iOS/Swift
Requirements
  • 5+ years of relevant and broad mobile engineering experience
  • Strong technical curiosity, ability to build user experiences that realize the product vision & embody engineering excellence
  • Experience in building and scaling native apps on iOS (B2C), with high traffic, weekly features delivery & resolving complex issues
  • Experience successfully operating in a multi-module architecture
  • Knowledge and advocacy of Apple guidelines, Swift, and mobile platform frameworks.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences
Responsibilities
  • Consistently deliver iOS code that sets the standard for quality and maintainability, making the iOS app scalable & accelerating product iterations
  • Elevate the app user experience by collaborating with the Product Manager & Product Designer, and by implementing quick-wins UI animations, transitions, accessibility, and Design System components.
  • Effectively contribute to technical initiatives to reach the iOS engineering & product vision, accountable for large team project features, including ones with external dependencies.
  • Design code through technical conception before development, ensuring robust and efficient code patterns (Swift concurrency, thread safety, and race conditions)
  • Curiosity and proactiveness in implementing Swift and iOS technologies: UIKit, SwiftUI (migration started in 2022), property wrappers, result builders, and functional programming.
  • Build & scale our app architecture (MVVM-C or similar architectures), advocate for multi-modules, and dependency injection. Understanding and applying SOLID principles while recognizing the importance of simplicity (KISS).
  • Find ways to prevent regressions, push for Unit and UI testing by collaborating with QA & iOS Engineers, exploring new E2E testing practices, from native to third-party solutions.
  • Guarantee the iOS app performance on the features developed with strong monitoring practices, including logs & metrics to measure UI & Core performance (Datadog, Crashlytics)
  • Participation in the tech community is appreciated: events, meetups, continuous learning through blog articles and industry conferences.

Back Market is a global marketplace that specializes in selling refurbished electronic devices. The company partners with professional refurbishers to ensure that each device meets strict quality and performance standards. By focusing on refurbished technology, Back Market aims to promote sustainability and reduce electronic waste, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers and budget-savvy shoppers who want high-quality tech at lower prices. The platform operates in multiple countries and uses a thorough vetting process to ensure the reliability of its products. Back Market's business model is commission-based, earning revenue from transactions on its platform, which allows for efficient scaling while maintaining quality control. Additionally, the company values work-life balance and flexibility for its employees, fostering a positive work environment.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$991M

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased consumer interest in sustainability boosts demand for refurbished electronics.
  • EU's Right to Repair legislation encourages consumers to choose refurbished products.
  • Global refurbished electronics market projected to grow at 12.1% CAGR from 2021 to 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from new entrants like Swappa and Decluttr in key markets.
  • Potential backlash over environmental impact of international shipping of refurbished electronics.
  • Challenges in maintaining quality control as the company rapidly scales.

What makes Back Market unique

  • Back Market specializes in high-quality refurbished electronics, ensuring rigorous quality control.
  • The company collaborates with professional refurbishers to maintain high industry standards.
  • Back Market's commission-based model allows efficient scaling while ensuring quality control.

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