Mobile Engineer

About The Company Blue Light Card is a leading organization dedicated to supporting and rewarding emergency service personnel, NHS staff, social care workers, and volunteers across the UK. Our mission is to provide exclusive discounts, offers, and benefits to those who serve our communities tirelessly. Committed to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture, Blue Light Card continually strives to innovate and enhance the services we offer both to our members and our team members. Recognized as a Top 100 Great Place To Work UK, we prioritize employee wellbeing, development, and engagement, ensuring that our staff feel valued, motivated, and empowered to make a difference. About The Role We are seeking a talented and passionate iOS Developer to join our dynamic and innovative technology team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of our flagship mobile application, which plays a vital role in delivering value to our members. As part of a newly established cross-functional team, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of our app experience, working on greenfield projects that leverage modern, serverless cloud technologies. This is an exciting time to join Blue Light Card as we transition to a cutting-edge platform, enabling us to build scalable, high-performance mobile solutions that make a tangible difference in the lives of our users. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess a strong technical foundation in iOS development, and be eager to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver high-quality features and improvements. Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in iOS development, with expertise in Swift and SwiftUI, complemented by experience in UIKit, Storyboards, and Swift packages. Strong knowledge of building scalable, maintainable, and high-performance mobile applications is essential. Familiarity with testing frameworks such as XCTest and TestFlight to ensure app reliability and quality is required. Experience with source control tools like GitHub and CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions will be highly advantageous. Additionally, experience with cross-platform development using Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile (KMM) and working with cloud services like AWS for serverless deployments is desirable. Candidates should also be familiar with analytics, messaging, and payment integration tools such as Amplitude, Braze, Firebase, and Stripe. Excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for continuous learning are key attributes for success in this role. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-quality iOS applications, ensuring code readability, efficiency, and scalability. Participate actively in the mobile community of practice, promoting best practices and innovative solutions within the team. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to define technical specifications and deliver features aligned with the product vision. Implement and maintain comprehensive unit and UI tests to uphold app quality, diagnosing and resolving bugs or performance issues promptly. Support automated build, testing, and deployment processes to facilitate rapid and reliable release cycles. Document technical requirements, architectural decisions, and coding standards to maintain a clear knowledge base for current and future team members. Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and workflows to enhance team productivity and product quality. Mentor junior developers, fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and technical excellence. Engage with analytics and user feedback to inform iterative improvements and ensure the app meets user needs and expectations. Benefits Hybrid working model with flexible hours to support work-life balance. Onsite parking facilities, including EV charging stations. Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days plus public holidays, with options to buy or sell days and an additional day off for your birthday. Participation in a company bonus scheme based on performance. Access to a variety of social events such as Christmas parties, summer outings, and family fun days. Modern office environment featuring relaxation zones, games areas, and a dedicated book club, complemented by free coffee, tea, soft drinks, and snacks. Onsite gym facilities, including free HIIT and stretching classes to promote health and wellness. Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning through training programs and workshops. Group auto-enrolment pension scheme to secure your financial future. Enhanced maternity, paternity, and sick pay schemes to support your personal and family needs. Company-funded private medical insurance for peace of mind regarding healthcare. Healthcare cashback plans and employee assistance programs, including mental health support services. Standard 35-hour workweek fostering a healthy work-life balance. Equal Opportunity Blue Light Card is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that diversity fosters innovation, enhances our culture, and enables us to better serve our members and communities. We actively promote equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and are dedicated to providing a workplace where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.