Senior iOS Developer

<p><span style="color:#121317">Waracle are looking for a </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Senior Developer</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> for an exciting new role joining our world-class digital technology consultancy and home to a diverse, smart, curious and ambitious community of specialists in technology-driven transformation.<br></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#121317">We work with ambitious clients to help them solve their biggest business and customer challenges. We help our clients to innovate and create intelligent digital products and services. We thrive on complex challenges and deliver business-critical IT transformation projects, moving seamlessly from strategy, design and delivery to operations.<br></span></p><p><span style="color:#121317">This is a Hybrid role, offering the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life, with 2 days a week spent connecting with colleagues in our </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">London office </span></strong><span style="color:#121317">or</span><strong><span style="color:#121317"> </span></strong><span style="color:#121317">on client site&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color:#121317"><br></span></p><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">The Role</span></strong></p><p><span style="color:#121317">We are&nbsp;looking for a self- motivated Senior Developer, proficient in</span><strong><span style="color:#121317"> iOS&nbsp;mobile development.</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> In this position, you will drive the end-to-end craft of building, developing, and deploying high-performance iOS components and services.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><span style="color:#121317">Whilst </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">iOS will be your core area of expertise</span></strong><span style="color:#121317">, we’re looking for someone with a curiosity and willingness to work across the wider mobile ecosystem. Experience with, or an openness to working with, frameworks such as </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">React Native and Flutter</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> would be highly valued.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><span style="color:#121317">You don’t need to be an expert in every framework -&nbsp; we’re interested in developers who have strong engineering fundamentals, can adapt to different technologies and enjoy learning new approaches to solving mobile challenges!<br></span></p><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Key aspects of the role include:</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Technical Excellence &amp; Delivery: </span></strong><span style="color:#121317">Designing and delivering end-to-end features and small subsystems; optimising app performance, accessibility, and responsiveness; and being accountable for successful delivery of features.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Communication &amp; Stakeholder Management:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Explaining technical trade-offs in plain language; and presenting demos confidently to clients and stakeholders to shape tactical direction.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Leadership &amp; Team Collaboration: </span></strong><span style="color:#121317">Leading delivery of specific features or workstreams; and mentoring junior colleagues in both craft and process.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Culture &amp; Community of Practice: </span></strong><span style="color:#121317">Regularly mentoring others across the practice; and representing Waracle in interviews and recruitment panels.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#121317">Participating in ad-hoc duties from time to time as required by management.</span></p></li></ul><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><em><span style="color:#121317">Research shows that underrepresented groups tend to only apply for roles that they believe they meet 100% of the criteria for. At Waracle, we want to buck that trend! We hire for passion, potential and mindset as much as credentials. If you think you'd be incredible in the role, then apply - even if you don't think you tick every box.</span></em></p> <br> <p><strong><span style="color:#121317">What you'll bring</span></strong></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Essential Skills &amp; Experience:</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Core Language &amp; Framework Expertise: </span></strong><span style="color:#121317">Strong programming expertise in Swift, with hands-on experience across Xcode, Git/GitHub, XCTest and XCUITest, and a proven track record of shipping high-quality, production-scale iOS applications.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Architecture &amp; Scalability: </span></strong><span style="color:#121317">Deep understanding of modular app architecture and proven experience implementing scalable patterns such as MVVM.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">SDK Development: </span></strong><span style="color:#121317">Experience building, maintaining and integrating clean, scalable and well-documented SDKs designed for seamless adoption across engineering teams.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Swift Concurrency &amp; Performance: </span></strong><span style="color:#121317">Solid grasp of multi-threading and concurrency models—including async/await, GCD, and Operations—to engineer performant, thread-safe solutions.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Cross-Functional Collaboration: </span></strong><span style="color:#121317">Excellent communication skills with a focus on driving engineering reusability, inner-sourcing, and minimising technical waste across distributed teams.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Quality &amp; Engineering Practices: </span></strong><span style="color:#121317">Active advocate for software excellence, using practices like Pair Programming, Test-Driven Development (TDD), thorough Code Reviews, CI, and robust Automated Testing.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Cross-Platform Knowledge:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Direct experience or familiar exposure with cross-platform mobile frameworks such as Flutter or React Native.</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p></li></ul><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Desirable Skills &amp; Experience:</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Mobile Security: </span></strong><span style="color:#121317">Understanding of core mobile security principles, including secure data storage, robust authentication flows, and safe data handling</span><strong><span style="color:#121317">.</span></strong></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Mobile DevOps &amp; CI/CD: </span></strong><span style="color:#121317">Hands-on experience building and maintaining mobile deployment pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions and Fastlane to automate build, test, and release workflows.</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p></li></ul><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">What to expect from our hiring process</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">1. First Hello:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> An informal chat with your dedicated Talent Attraction Partner to talk about Waracle, what you want out of your next move, salary, benefits, and office hybrid working model.</span></p><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">2. Craft Showcase: </span></strong><span style="color:#121317">A chance to demonstrate your real-world expertise. Depending on the role, this will be a focused take-home task (capped at 2–3 hours to respect your time).</span></p><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">3. Talking Impact: </span></strong><span style="color:#121317">A collaborative deep dive into how you solve problems, work with others, and raise the bar, guided by our core values and competency framework.</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><span style="color:#121317">Your Talent Attraction Partner will be in your corner through every step right up to your </span><strong><span style="color:#121317">Welcome Ritual</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> on day one.</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Our Benefits</span></strong></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><span style="color:#121317">We believe in supporting our team, inside and outside of work. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect:</span></p><ul><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Rest &amp; Recharge: </span></strong><span style="color:#121317">You'll receive 27 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, totaling 35 days of holiday to unwind and pursue your passions.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Financial Future &amp; Security:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Plan for retirement with our company-matched 5% pension contribution. For added peace of mind, we also offer a Death in Service benefit, providing 2 x your annual salary for your loved ones.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Health &amp; Wellness:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> Our Medicash Health Cash Plans help cover everyday healthcare costs, complemented by an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support, and Group Sickness Cover for peace of mind.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Flexible Working: </span></strong><span style="color:#121317">We champion hybrid working, providing a home office setup budget to ensure you're comfortable and productive wherever you are.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Learning &amp; Development: </span></strong><span style="color:#121317">Invest in yourself with access to Udemy Business and a dedicated learning and development budget for continuous growth.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Lifestyle Perks: </span></strong><span style="color:#121317">Make the most of our Cycle to Work Scheme, and enjoy exclusive gym and retail discounts.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Family First: </span></strong><span style="color:#121317">Our enhanced parental leave policies include support for fertility journeys, recognising diverse family needs.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Community &amp; Connection: </span></strong><span style="color:#121317">We foster a vibrant culture with regular fun meet-ups and lunch on us in the office once a month. You'll also have the opportunity to make a local impact through Spirit of Waracle, our initiative for getting involved in charitable causes locally, building strong team bonds and giving back.</span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p></li></ul><p><em><span style="color:#121317">We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.</span></em></p><p>Find <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.co.uk">Jobs in United Kingdom</a> on Arbeitnow</a>