Lead iOS Engineer — Player‑Coach, Hybrid in Bristol

Lloyds Banking Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in Bristol is seeking a Lead iOS Software Engineer to lead and support engineering teams in delivering high-quality software. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a leadership role, strong programming skills in Swift, and a passion for mentoring junior engineers. The role emphasizes teamwork and innovation, with a great benefits package including a generous pension, annual bonuses, and a commitment to inclusivity and diversity.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution of up to 15%

Annual bonus award, subject to performance

Share schemes including free shares

Adaptable benefits for lifestyle

30 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading software engineering teams and projects.
• Ability to take hands-on ownership of technical initiatives.
• Diverse technical experience in delivering high quality applications at scale.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software features that contribute to customer satisfaction.
• Mentor and support engineering teams while delivering high-quality software.
• Work with product and engineering leads to achieve customer outcomes.

Skills

Strong programming skills in Swift

Knowledge of Git, Xcode, XCTest, XCUITest, and Jenkins

Ability to communicate effectively across teams

Knowledge of software architecture and security patterns

Experience in leading software engineering teams

Job description

A leading banking institution in Bristol is seeking a Lead iOS Software Engineer to lead and support engineering teams in delivering high-quality software. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a leadership role, strong programming skills in Swift, and a passion for mentoring junior engineers. The role emphasizes teamwork and innovation, with a great benefits package including a generous pension, annual bonuses, and a commitment to inclusivity and diversity.