Application Engineer – iOS

About Us

Astra is revolutionizing financial compliance through AI and blockchain-powered identity

verification and KYC solutions. Our one-click identity platform seamlessly integrates biometric

verification, document authentication, and real-time risk assessment to empower financial

institutions with faster, more secure, and cost-effective compliance operations.

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented Mobile Developer with strong proficiency in both iOS and Android

development to join our technology team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing,

maintaining, and publishing high-performance, secure mobile applications on both the Apple App

Store and Google Play Store. You will work closely with our AI/Computer Vision team, blockchain

developers, and UX/UI designers to create a seamless mobile experience for our one-click identity

verification system.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain native mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms

• Publish and manage applications on both Apple App Store and Google Play Store

• Handle app store optimization, release management, and update processes

• Integrate biometric verification, document scanning, and facial recognition features

• Implement secure communication with our blockchain-based system and databases

• Collaborate with the AI/Computer Vision team to integrate real-time face detection and

recognition

• Work with the UX/UI designer to implement intuitive and accessible mobile interfaces

• Ensure application security and data protection standards are met

• Optimize application performance for speed and reliability

• Create and maintain SDK components for cross-platform integration

• Participate in code reviews and implement best practices

• Contribute to continuous integration and deployment processes

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional iOS development experience with Swift and Objective-C

• 3+ years of professional Android development experience with Kotlin/Java

• Proven track record of publishing and maintaining apps on both Apple App Store and

Google Play Store

• Experience with app store guidelines, submission processes, and requirements for both

platforms

• Strong understanding of platform-specific UI/UX design principles

• Experience with iOS and Android frameworks for camera integration and image processing

• Knowledge of biometric authentication implementation across platforms

• Understanding of secure data storage practices on mobile devices

• Experience with RESTful APIs and JSON parsing

• Familiarity with mobile security best practices
• Knowledge of test-driven development and UI testing

• Experience with version control systems (Git)

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for mobile applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cross-platform development frameworks (Flutter, React Native)

• Experience with blockchain technology and Web3 integration

• Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks on mobile (CoreML, TensorFlow Lite)

• Previous work on financial or identity verification applications

• Understanding of KYC/AML compliance requirements

• Knowledge of Solana or other blockchain ecosystems

• Familiarity with distributed systems and microservices architecture

Common Requirements (Aligning with our team standards)

• Security best practices implementation

• Git version control proficiency

• Clean code prioritization

• Strong documentation skills

• Testing methodologies expertise

• Experience with Agile development

• Excellent communication skills

• Peer code reviewing experience

• Problem-solving abilities

• Collaborative mindset

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology at the intersection of AI, blockchain, and

identity verification

• Collaborative environment with a talented technical team

• Growth and development opportunities in an expanding company

• Competitive compensation package

• Remote-friendly work environment

Join our team and help build the future of digital identity verification and financial compliance

solutions across all major mobile platforms