Lead iOS Developer  //  Tripnary  //  Chicago, IL
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=== About Tripnary ===
Tripnary is a seed-funded, early stage travel startup based in Chicago. We are focused on building a disruptive mobile/web app that helps travelers save and organize the places they want to see and be ready for their next vacation. We want to eliminate the clutter of spreadsheets, bookmarks, emails, etc. that are currently used to document travel plans and provide an easy way to collect all the places you find around the web in one app and create your own itinerary with built-in travel tools. We have a slick web app (currently in private beta) with a jaw-dropping design that blows away everyone who sees it. We have validated the concept with critical feedback from travel bloggers, destination experts, and enthusiasts. We are continuously evolving the product and building the next generation of the app that can be best described as Pinterest travel boards meets Kayak. We work out of 1871, the coolest co-working space for the city’s digital startups.
=== About the role ===
Tripnary is seeking a highly motivated visionary with experience in building mobile/web apps to join the team. As a partner, you will
-- Collaborate with the founders to refine and execute on the Tripnary vision.
-- Spearhead end-to-end development and participate in planning, architecture, design and implementation of a beautiful and intuitive travel app.
-- Guide the product roadmap and help deliver features that provide maximum value to Tripnary’s users.
-- Be a team player with an open mind possessing confidence to make important product-related decisions.
=== What Tripnary offers ===
Tripnary promises a fun, energetic, and fast-paced startup environment and the opportunity to be an early member of a growing team of passionate and tight-knit group of young entrepreneurs with a vision. Because we are a startup, everyone on the team is fully involved on multiple levels. This allows you to gain a great deal of experience both within and beyond your specific area of expertise as everyone works cohesively to accomplish a greater goal.  The founder brings over a decade of combined experience with software development and technology businesses delivering million-dollar software products. You will be coming into a very goal-oriented, technically grounded team. We also offer the chance to work intensely with very talented people who really want to win. We promise exciting challenges, a broad range of experiences across a variety of projects and the chance to make a difference while working in a casual but fast-paced setting.
=== What we are looking for ===
We are looking for people with:
-- Experience building native iPhone and/or iPad apps with proficiency in Objective-C, Xcode, Cocoa Touch, SQL Lite including a deep understanding of iOS SDK and internals (Core Data, Core Location, MapKit, Core Graphics, Core Animation, Push Notifications, etc.)
-- Experience with RESTful web services (Google Maps, Foursquare, Facebook, Wikipedia, etc.), JSON, XML, and SQL
-- Keen eye for design with demonstrated background to show
-- Enjoy creating innovative implementations that push the platform to the limit
-- Passionate about delivering a delightful experience to users
-- Experience with test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD)
-- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming including algorithms, data structures, and design patterns
-- Creative thinker with excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills
-- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, fast learner with the ability to work in a team environment
-- Ability to wear many different hats
-- Attitude to thrive in a fun, fast-paced startup environment
We prefer people with:
-- Passion and love for everything travel
-- Appreciation for design thinking
-- Bachelor’s/Master’s  degree in computer science/engineering or related field
=== Compensation ===
We provide competitive packages with both a salary and generous equity. Compensation for this position will consist of a substantial company equity as we are looking for the right partner with an entrepreneurial mindset. This ensures that we all take ownership of Tripnary and have a vested personal interest in its success.
=== How to apply ===
If you are interested to be part of Tripnary please drop us an email with your resume at REDACTED_EMAIL. Thanks a lot for your interest!
 Note: This is NOT a remote position. All applicants MUST be able to work from our offices in Chicago.
 Note 2: All applicants MUST be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
 Note 3: This posting is for principals ONLY. Please do NOT contact if you are a recruiter or a development agency.