At Plata, we are building one of the most ambitious financial products in the world. Our mobile application is at the center of our customer experience, serving hundreds of thousands of users and growing rapidly.
We are looking for a Head of iOS who will lead the iOS direction across the company, combining technical excellence, organizational leadership, and product mindset. In this role, you will be responsible for the delivery, quality, and technical execution of your teams, while contributing to the broader iOS engineering strategy.
You will work closely with the Head of Mobile, product, design, and business leaders to ensure the iOS mobile application continues to scale while maintaining exceptional user experience and engineering quality.
Challenges that await you
Lead and develop stream of iOS engineers, including tech lead and staff engineers
Own the iOS engineering strategy, architecture, and technical roadmap
Drive architectural decisions and ensure the scalability, reliability, and maintainability of the iOS platform
Establish engineering standards, development practices, and quality processes for the team
Improve engineering productivity through automation, tooling, and CI/CD
Partner with product and design to deliver outstanding customer experiences and balance technical investments with business priorities and goals
Support team growth through hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and succession planning
Stay hands-on: participate in code reviews, technical design, and complex problem-solving
Participate in Engineering department-wide management initiatives
Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the iOS team
What makes you a great fit
Proven experience leading iOS engineering teams and units
Strong hands-on background in iOS development
Experience managing tech and/or team leads
Deep understanding of software architecture, scalability, and maintainable mobile apps
Experience building or scaling an iOS team in a fast-growing environment
Strong delivery and execution mindset combined with strategic thinking
Experience improving engineering productivity through automation and process optimization
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to influence technical and organizational decisions independently, while collaborating with the Head of Mobile on cross-platform matters
Comfortable operating in fast-changing environments and taking ownership end to end
English proficiency at B2 level or higher for effective collaboration with an international team
Our ways of working
Innovative Spirit: A commitment to creativity and groundbreaking solutions
Honest Feedback: Valuing open, transparent communication
Supportive Team: A strong, collaborative community
Celebrating Achievements: Recognizing our wins together
High-Tech Environment: A team full of smart and ambitious people who challenge the status quo of traditional finance
Our benefits
Relocation support to one of our hubs — Cyprus, Serbia, Spain, Georgia — with assistance for the employee and their family
Flexible work from one of our offices or remote
Healthcare Coverage
Education Budget: Language lessons, professional training, and certifications
Wellness Budget: Mental health and fitness activity reimbursements
Vacation policy: 20 days of annual leave and paid sick leave