IC Software Engineer II – iOS

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

(Remote work available with occasional in-person meetings)

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About Uva

Uva Cellars Inc. is redefining the modern wine experience through elegantly designed smart technology. We’ve developed and commercially launched the first iteration of our smart wine racking system and are developing the associated mobile application, allowing collectors to easily track, manage, and enjoy their collections at home. With our first sales in motion, we are entering a growth phase, expanding our product capabilities, and preparing to roll out advanced smart and AI-driven features over time. Illuminate your selections with a touch, keep real-time inventory, and enjoy each bottle in its optimal state. Uva seamlessly integrates intelligent hardware with a beautifully designed mobile experience, ensuring that innovation enhances, rather than interrupts, the timeless enjoyment of exceptional wine.

 

What You’ll Do

Uva has commercially launched its smart wine racking system, and we are now preparing to release the initial version of our iOS mobile application. This app will serve as the digital companion to our hardware, enabling users to connect, manage, and monitor their collections through a seamless mobile interface. The initial launch will include core features and full IoT integration with our smart-ready hardware. As an iOS Engineer, your focus will be on building, refining, and launching this first version of the app. You’ll collaborate closely with team members to design, develop, and maintain user interfaces and features that align with our premium product experience. This role is critical in establishing a robust and scalable mobile infrastructure that integrates effectively with our backend systems and connected hardware.

 

Following launch, you’ll play a key role in expanding the app’s capabilities to include advanced smart features such as intelligent inventory management and personalized wine insights powered by our Smart Sommelier platform. Your contributions will directly shape the user experience and the evolution of Uva’s connected wine cellar ecosystem.

 

Responsibilities

• Design and develop the iOS application, ensuring effective integration with IoT hardware and backend systems.

• Collaborate with team members to design, develop, and maintain user interfaces and features for mobile applications.

 

• Work closely with cross-functional teams for feature planning, design, and deployment.

• Manage bug fixes and performance enhancement of the iOS application.

• Adopt and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related field OR 1 year full-time Software Engineering work experience, WHICH INCLUDES 1-year total technical software engineering experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Native iOS

  • iOS swift, iOS objective C

 

• Note the 1-year total of specialized software engineering experience may have been gained through education and full-time work experience, additional training, coursework, research, or similar (OR some combination of these). The year of specialized experience is not necessarily in addition to the years of Education & full-time work experience indicated.

 

Technical Requirements

• Proven iOS app development experience, proficient in Swift.

• Knowledge of MVVM and RIB design patterns; RxSwift or Combine experience is a plus.

• Skilled in iOS frameworks, Git/GitHub, and continuous integration.

• Adaptable to a fast-paced, evolving startup environment.

• Strong unit testing, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• (Preferred) Experience with cross-platform mobile development or Android development. This is a mid-level software engineer requirement not applicable for fresh graduates or interns.

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Why Join Uva

This is a unique opportunity to join a company that has already entered the market and is

scaling. You’ll be instrumental in delivering a polished and evolving mobile experience that

directly reaches and delights customers. From connected cellar features to AI-powered sommelier insights, your work will influence the next generation of smart wine technology.

Please reach out to hello@uvacellars.com if interested or apply here.

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Uva Cellars is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome people from all

backgrounds who seek the opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for

employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion,

national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic.