Lead Mobile Developer - Glasgow Hybrid - Circa 60K

Lorien; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Glasgow is seeking a Lead Mobile Developer to enhance core mobile applications. In this role, you'll leverage your expertise in iOS and Android development while leading a talented team. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in programming languages like C++, Java/Kotlin, and Swift, and a passion for mobile development. This position offers a chance to work on impactful projects that improve people's quality of life globally.

Qualifications

• Solid track record of iOS and Android development.
• Experience in leading a software engineering team.
• Passion for mobile development through personal projects.

Responsibilities

• Work on core mobile applications improving quality of life.
• Act as a technical leader and mentor for the team.
• Manage vendor communications and best practices.

Skills

iOS development

Android development

C++

Java/Kotlin

Swift

Objective-C

Flutter

Android Studio

TypeScript

UX/UI knowledge

OO programming

Job description

Job Type

Permanent

Location

Glasgow

Job Ref

BBBH165789_1755016883

Date Added

August 12th, 2025

Consultant

Liam Kirton

* Glasgow - 1 or 2 days per week in office *

Lorien's client, a growing name with an impressive product line making a real difference to people's lives around the globe, is looking to bolster their technical function with some great new talent in the shape of a Lead Mobile Developer with skills across iOS and Android.

In this role, you'll be working on core mobile applications which sit at the heart of their mission to improve peoples' quality of life, and take the reins as a technical leader, hands-on figurehead, and go-to expert for all things mobile development, vendor management, best practice embedding and more. As well as the apps themselves, you'll also be improving the function from within via mentoring and coaching other technical staff

This is a great chance to not only put your technical expertise to good use, but know that the rewarding work you deliver is making a positive difference on a global scale.

If you're looking for a new challenge, have the skills needed to thrive at the head of this team, and fancy being part of an industry leader, here's what you need to bring to the table:

• Solid track record of iOS and Android development working with the likes of C++, Java/Kotlin, Swift and Objective-C
• Skills across Flutter and Android Studio as well as TypeScript for cross-compatible feature development
• Good knowledge of UX/UI, OO programming, and an "under the bonnet" understanding of software engineering covering areas such as data structures/algos
• Demonstrable record of leading a software engineering team/function
• A passion for the mobile development domain, ideally via personal projects or keeping up to date with the latest trends and offerings out there
• Ability to learn as you go and pick up new skills / technologies along the way as offerings evolve

If this sounds like a good match so far and you'd like to learn more, pop your latest CV over, and let's have a chat about the finer details to make sure it ticks your boxes

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.