Makwan Barzan

Senior Software Engineer

About

Experienced Senior iOS Software Engineer with 5+ years of hands-on software development and 7 years in the mobile field. Currently leading software initiatives at Iraq's first digital bank (First Iraqi Bank), delivering banking-grade apps with high standards of security, performance, and architecture. Proven track record in feature ownership, UI revamps, and mentoring developers. Looking to bring innovation and reliability to fintech or product-driven teams in Poland, The Netherlands or any other EU country.

Work Experience

Tailored Applications
Hybrid

Jul, 2026 - Current

Senior iOS Software Engineer

Leading the development of iOS applications for a variety of clients, focusing on delivering high-quality, maintainable code and ensuring architectural consistency. Responsible for mentoring junior developers, conducting code reviews, and implementing best practices in iOS development. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliver innovative solutions that meet client needs.

Gateway ICT
Hybrid

Sep, 2024 - Jul, 2026

Senior iOS Engineer

Leading the development of onboarding and accounting features across First Iraqi Bank’s Personal, Business, and Corporate iOS applications. In parallel, took ownership of interviewing, training, and onboarding new iOS developers, contributing to team growth and cohesion. Focused on delivering high-quality, maintainable code, ensuring architectural consistency, and proactively adopting new iOS technologies to improve development efficiency and product quality. Worked as part of a 11-person project team and 12-person iOS team.

Gateway ICT
Remote

Aug, 2021 - Sep, 2024

iOS Engineer

Developed and maintained the First Iraqi Bank's Personal, Business, and Corporate iOS applications, implementing key features and leading the UI revamp using a modern design system to enhance user experience and scalability. Worked as part of a 15-person project team.

Education

Computer Science

2017 - 2022

Diploma in Computer Science.

Sulaymaniyah Polytechnic University

2022 - Cancelled

Projects

First Iraqi Bank

First Iraqi Bank is the first digital bank in Iraq which provides three different apps; Personal, Business and Corporate, each with different features.

Swift

UIKit

SwiftUI

RxSwift

Combine

Swift Concurrency

MVVM-C

Clean Architecture

SDK Development

REST APIs

GraphQL

OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect

Keychain

Core Data

SwiftData

Firebase

CloudKit

XCTest

XCUITest

Swift Testing

Fastlane

Git

Application Security

CI/CD

RameeGo & RameeGo Driver

Launched in 2024, RameeGo is a mobility super app based in Erbil, Iraq, offering services like ride-hailing, delivery, and airport transfers. It also offers RameeGo Driver app for drivers to manage rides and earnings efficiently.

UIKit

SwiftUI

Combine

Swift Concurrency

MVVM+Route

Keychain

Core Data

Swift Testing

RESTful API

GraphQL

Fastlane

Firebase

Socket IO

Maps Integration (Google)

Payment Integration

Git (Version Control)

Languages

English

Working Proficiency

Kurdish (Sorani)

Native

Turkish

Beginner

Arabic