Team Lead iOS Mobile Development (all genders) - simplesurance
Berlin, DE, 10785
simplesurance is a leading insurtech company specializing in the seamless integration of innovative insurance technology into the digital workflows of business partners across diverse industries. Founded in 2012 and part of Allianz since 2022, simplesurance plays a pivotal role in enhancing customer experiences in fast growing ecosystems like banking, automotive, e-commerce, and travel.
An international team of over 350 technology experts from more than 30 countries develops scalable B2B and B2C solutions — ranging from robust APIs to fully integrated service portals and customer-facing platforms.
With its headquarters in Berlin and teams across Munich, Paris, Lisbon, Dubai, and Beirut, simplesurance is driving the global transformation of digital insurance solutions.
About the Job
Lead iOS Engineer role responsible for technical leadership and hands-on development of the iOS application. Own mobile architecture, feature delivery, and code quality; mentors iOS engineers; and collaborates with product, design, and backend teams to ensure stable, secure, and scalable mobile solutions.
We’re looking for a Team Lead iOS Mobile Development to join Yuri's Team and make a real impact! Ready to take on new challenges? As part of our team, you’ll be contributing to cutting-edge projects that are shaping the future of our company and the industry.
At simplesurance, we don’t just embrace change – we drive it. With a strong commitment to innovation, resilience, and growth, we continuously challenge the status quo while having fun along the way, true to our motto: "Never Stop Playing".
As a Team Lead iOS Mobile Development at simplesurance, you’ll experience firsthand how technology and innovation work to fuel our growth.
We invite you to check out some of the tools and projects that drive our work:
- TechShare: See the tools we use to power our business.
- GitHub Repository: Explore our open-source projects.
- Integration Overview: Get a look at how our integrations work.
Stay updated with our latest news on LinkedIn.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers by conducting regular 1:1s, providing performance feedback, and supporting their career growth, while fostering a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and collective ownership.
- Design, build, and maintain high-quality iOS applications using Swift, ensuring compliance with security, privacy, and platform guidelines, while delivering performant and reliable user experiences.
- Own the end-to-end delivery of iOS features, collaborating closely with Product, Design, Backend, QA, and DevOps teams to transform product requirements into scalable, maintainable mobile solutions, and providing post-release support.
- Establish and champion iOS engineering best practices, including architecture patterns (e.g., MVVM/Clean), code reviews, automated testing, accessibility, performance optimization, and CI/CD for mobile, while identifying and reducing technical debt to continuously improve app architecture and developer experience.
- Monitor and optimize application stability, performance, and user experience using crash reporting, analytics, and observability tools, driving continuous improvement based on production insights.
Bring to the Team
- Strong proficiency in iOS development using Swift, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality, production-grade mobile applications at scale.
- Experience leading mobile engineers or mentoring developers in a senior capacity, with a collaborative and supportive leadership style.
- Proven track record designing, evolving, and maintaining modular, testable iOS architectures (e.g. MVVM, Clean Architecture).
- Deep understanding of the iOS platform, including app lifecycle, memory management, performance optimization, and system APIs.
- Hands-on experience with mobile CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and release processes, including App Store distribution and versioning.
- Familiarity with networking, API integration, and data persistence on iOS (e.g. REST/GraphQL, URLSession, Core Data, SQLite).
- Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for building clean, efficient, maintainable, and user-focused mobile solutions.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional, agile environment.
Even if you don’t check all the boxes, we are happy to receive your CV.
What We Offer (Berlin)
- Flexible Benefits: Choose from a free “Deutschland ticket” or a subsidy for Internet usage.
- Work-Life Balance: A hybrid environment that fosters flexibility, and an accessible working-from-abroad policy of up to 25 days per year.
- Time to Recharge: 28 vacation days a year, plus full paid time off for Christmas and New Year’s Eve, giving you the time to relax and celebrate.
- Financial Growth: Allianz shares guided by our investment policy and an exceptional company-supported pension plan.
- Sabbatical Programme: After your first year at simplesurance, you’re entitled to take a sabbatical leave of up to 2 months.
- Continuous Learning: Access our Degreed platform, offering a range of learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.
- Referral Programme: An attractive referral program to reward you for recommending talented people to our team.
- JobRad leasing made easy: Save up to 40% on your dream bike – with insurance and checkups sponsored by simplesurance.
- Team Spirit: Celebrate with us through regular company events and in-office gatherings with tasty food and a fun atmosphere!
- Culture of Growth: We have an open feedback culture and a solution-oriented environment, with an amazing and caring team dedicated to growth and improvement.
- Explore Our HQ: Conveniently located in the heart of Berlin, our headquarters offers easy access via U-Bahn and S-Bahn.
What We Offer (Lisbon)
- Work-Life Balance: A hybrid environment that fosters flexibility, and an accessible working-from-abroad policy of up to 25 days per year.
- Time to Recharge: 28 vacation days a year, plus full paid time off for Christmas and New Year’s Eve, giving you the time to relax and celebrate.
- Financial Growth: Allianz shares guided by our investment policy.
- Sabbatical Programme: After your first year at simplesurance, you’re entitled to take a sabbatical leave of up to 2 months.
- Continuous Learning: Access our Degreed platform, offering a range of learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.
- Health Insurance Assistance: We offer support to help with your health insurance needs.
- Referral Programme: An attractive referral program to reward you for recommending talented people to our team.
- Team Spirit: Celebrate with us through regular company events and in-office gatherings with tasty food and a fun atmosphere!
- Culture of Growth: We have an open feedback culture and a solution-oriented environment, with an amazing and caring team dedicated to growth and improvement.
- Explore Our Lisbon Office: Located in the Miraflores area, our office provides a great spot to collaborate and connect.
For Your Application
No matter your background, we encourage you to apply, and Débora Lima, our Talent Acquisition Manager, is thrilled to review your application. At simplesurance, we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all.
„Never stop playing!”
