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Hi, I’m Oleg Kurgaev, an iOS software engineer with 9+ years of hands-on mobile development and over 12 years in software engineering. I specialize in modern iOS technologies such as Swift, SwiftUI, and Combine, delivering high-quality user experiences while following best practices in architecture and performance.
I’m adaptable and collaborative, able to work effectively as part of a team or independently. I have mentoring and leadership experience across cross-functional teams. Based in Kiel, Germany with a valid work permit, I am open to relocation or remote opportunities.
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Language
English
Fluent
German
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Russian
Fluent
Work Experience
Freelance iOS Consultant & Mentor
April 1, 2024 - PresentProvided expert consulting services to a company, delivering tailored solutions to enhance their iOS application architecture and development practices. Acted as a technical advisor, helping the team adopt modern development tools and frameworks to improve workflow efficiency; mentored junior developers, guiding them on best practices, debugging techniques, and platform fundamentals.
Senior iOS Engineer at Mobimeo GmbH, Hamburg
December 1, 2023 - September 9, 2025Implemented enhanced permissions screens, contextual onboarding tooltips, and improved internal Pull Request dashboard; migrated codebase from ReactiveSwift to Combine, reducing complexity and decreasing app size by ~20%. Maintained and optimised the CI/CD pipeline; designed APIs and libraries used by other teams.
Senior iOS Engineer at NT-Service, Moscow
November 1, 2022 - September 9, 2025Improved chat module availability from 20% to 100%; implemented Firebase Dynamic Links and Push Notifications for the chat module; contributed to chat features, push notifications, feedback forms, and stories; collaborated across teams to ensure timely feature delivery.
Head of Mobile Development at E-Soft, Tyumen
August 1, 2021 - September 9, 2025Architected and oversaw the iOS version of the Etagi app; migrated the CI infrastructure to Buck, reducing build times by ~30%; maintained a unified design system and CI/CD processes; led 4 cross-functional teams (~25 professionals) and mentored engineers.
Mobile Engineer at Etagi, Tyumen
February 1, 2017 - September 9, 2025Developed iOS and Android apps for the real estate agency Etagi; established a mobile development department; led the Etagi app from scratch and built the Ries internal app; implemented and maintained CI/CD pipelines.
Front-End Engineer at Etagi, Tyumen
September 1, 2016 - September 9, 2025Developed Etagi’s main website and internal tools; optimized web performance and established a Code Review process to improve code quality.
Full-Stack Engineer at Etagi, Tyumen
May 1, 2013 - September 9, 2025Developed and maintained the company’s web platform; provided customer support and ensured reliability and performance.
Freelance iOS Consultant & Mentor
April 1, 2024 - PresentProvided expert iOS consulting to a company, delivering tailored solutions to enhance app architecture and development practices. Acted as a technical advisor, helping the team adopt modern tools and frameworks to improve workflow efficiency. Mentored junior developers on best practices, debugging techniques, and platform fundamentals.
Senior iOS Engineer at Mobimeo GmbH, Hamburg
December 1, 2023 - October 10, 2025Implemented enhanced permissions screens and a contextual onboarding feature to manage in-app tooltips, increasing user engagement and retention. Improved the internal Pull Request dashboard to streamline team workflows. Contributed to migrating the codebase from ReactiveSwift to Combine, reducing complexity and decreasing app size by ~20%. Responsibilities included designing APIs, libraries, and tooling used by other teams, maintaining the CI/CD pipeline, collaborating with cross-functional teams, participating in code reviews, and writing documentation.
Senior iOS Engineer at NT-Service
November 1, 2022 - October 10, 2025Developed and maintained chat module, push notifications, feedback forms, and stories; improved chat availability from 20% to 100% by addressing critical issues and adding file attachments. Implemented Firebase Dynamic Links and Push Notifications for the chat module, contributing to a ~17% increase in user engagement and retention. Analyzed potential software enhancements and collaborated across teams to ensure timely delivery of features.
Head of Mobile Development at E-So, Tyumen
August 1, 2021 - October 10, 2025Architected and oversaw iOS development for the Etagi mobile suite; migrated CI infrastructure to Buck, reducing build times by ~30%. Achieved an active user base of over 500,000 and maintained an App Store rating of 4.6+. Collaborated with design to establish a unified design system across products and led cross-functional teams.
Mobile Engineer at Etagi, Tyumen
February 1, 2017 - October 10, 2025Developed iOS and Android apps for the real estate agency Etagi. Launched the Ries internal app to streamline realtor workflow and achieved a ~18% conversion rate for the mobile channel. Implemented and maintained CI/CD pipelines for mobile apps.
Front-End Engineer at Etagi, Tyumen
September 1, 2016 - October 10, 2025Developed the main website and supporting digital tools, improved page load times by ~30%, and established a Code Review process to enhance code quality and collaboration.
Full-Stack Engineer at Etagi, Tyumen
May 1, 2013 - October 10, 2025Developed and maintained the company’s web platform, ensured reliability and performance, and provided customer support to maintain a seamless user experience.
Freelance iOS Consultant & Mentor at Independent / Freelance
April 1, 2024 - PresentProvided expert consulting to enhance iOS application architecture and development practices. Acted as a technical advisor helping teams adopt modern development tools and frameworks to improve workflow efficiency. Mentored junior developers, guiding them on best practices, debugging techniques, and platform fundamentals.
Senior iOS Engineer at Mobimeo GmbH, Hamburg
December 1, 2023 - October 10, 2025Implemented enhanced permissions screens, helping users manage critical app permissions like location and notifications. Built a contextual onboarding feature to manage in-app informational tooltips, increasing user engagement and retention. Enhanced the internal Pull Request dashboard, streamlining team workflows. Contributed to migrating the codebase from ReactiveSwift to Combine, reducing complexity and decreasing app size by ~20%.
Senior iOS Engineer at NT-Service, Moscow
November 1, 2022 - October 10, 2025Improved the chat module’s availability from 20% to 100% by addressing critical issues and adding file attachments. Implemented Firebase Dynamic Links and Push Notifications for the chat module, boosting user engagement and retention by ~17%. Developed and maintained chat module, push notifications, feedback forms, and stories; analyzed potential software enhancements and collaborated across teams to meet tight release deadlines.
Head of Mobile Development at Etagi, Tyumen
August 1, 2021 - October 10, 2025Architected and oversaw the iOS version of the Etagi app, ensuring high code quality and timely delivery. Migrated CI infrastructure to Buck, reducing build times by ~30%. Achieved an active user base of over 500,000 and App Store rating of 4.6+. Collaborated with design to establish a unified design system and led CI/CD improvements. Managed four cross-functional teams (25+ professionals) and provided ongoing mentorship.
Mobile Engineer at Etagi, Tyumen
February 1, 2017 - October 10, 2025Developed iOS and Android apps for the real estate agency Etagi. Led development of the Etagi app from scratch and built the Ries internal app. Implemented and maintained CI/CD pipelines for mobile applications, and mentored junior developers.
Front-End Engineer at Etagi, Tyumen
September 1, 2016 - October 10, 2025Developed the main website www.etagi.com and internal tools; improved page load times by ~30%; established a Code Review process to enhance code quality and collaboration.
Full-Stack Engineer at Etagi, Tyumen
May 1, 2013 - October 10, 2025Developed and maintained the company’s web platform, www.etagi.com; provided customer support to ensure a seamless experience.
Education
Engineer at Tyumen State Oil and Gas University, Tyumen
September 1, 2009 - July 1, 2010Bachelor at Tyumen State Oil and Gas University, Tyumen
September 1, 2005 - July 1, 2009Engineer at Tyumen State Oil and Gas University, Tyumen
September 1, 2009 - July 1, 2010Bachelor at Tyumen State Oil and Gas University, Tyumen
September 1, 2005 - July 1, 2009Engineer of automated solutions and industrial control hardware at Tyumen State Oil and Gas University, Tyumen
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010Bachelor of automation and control engineering at Tyumen State Oil and Gas University, Tyumen
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009Qualifications
Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Real Estate & Construction, Transportation & Logistics, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
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