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Mac / Objective-C developer (contract) - fully remote
Remote, RemoteAbout the Project:
We are seeking an experienced Mac Developer with strong Objective-C skills for a temporary position. The primary focus of this project is to update an existing macOS application by migrating from MacFUSE SDK/APIs to the File Provider API.
The codebase is predominantly written in Objective-C (approximately 90-95%), with a small portion (around 5-10%) in Swift. The user interface is developed using C# /Mono.
Responsibilities:
We are seeking an experienced Mac Developer with strong Objective-C skills for a temporary position. The primary focus of this project is to update an existing macOS application by migrating from MacFUSE SDK/APIs to the File Provider API.
The codebase is predominantly written in Objective-C (approximately 90-95%), with a small portion (around 5-10%) in Swift. The user interface is developed using C# /Mono.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze the current usage of MacFUSE SDK/APIs within the codebase.
- Design and implement a migration plan to replace MacFUSE functionality with the File Provider API.
- Update and refactor Objective-C and Swift code as needed.
- Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth integration with the existing C#/Mono UI layer.
- Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure a high-quality migration.
- Document code changes and provide support during the project handover phase.
- Strong proficiency in Objective-C development on macOS.
- Solid understanding of macOS system APIs and frameworks.
- Experience working with MacFUSE and/or File Provider API.
- Familiarity with Swift (basic understanding sufficient for minor updates).
- Knowledge of C# and Mono environments is a plus (especially in the context of UI integration).
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Good communication skills for remote collaboration.
- Previous experience migrating from MacFUSE or similar frameworks to File Provider API.
- Experience with mixed-language (Objective-C/Swift/C#) macOS applications.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).