Lead Software Engineer

RVU

Cardiff

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

10% discretionary yearly bonus

Hybrid working approach with remote options

Employer matching pension contributions

Work from Home budget

Private medical cover

25 days holiday increasing to 30 days

Learning and training budget

Regular company events

Job summary

A dynamic tech company is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive the development of innovative mobile applications. In this role, you will lead projects using React Native, ensuring high-quality code and overseeing releases to app stores. You will collaborate with UI/UX designers, mentor junior engineers, and leverage data-driven strategies to improve app performance. Join this exciting team and contribute to creating impactful mobile solutions.

Qualifications

Extensive hands-on experience with React Native.
Proven management and release experience for mobile apps.
Deep understanding of mobile platforms and best practices.

Responsibilities

Lead the technical design and implementation of new features.
Mentor and guide other engineers within the team.
Oversee the release process for mobile applications.

Skills

React Native

Mobile development (iOS & Android)

Leadership

API development

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Leading the technical design and implementation of new features, writing clean, efficient, and well-tested code.
Collaborating closely with UX/UI designers to translate design concepts into seamless and intuitive user interfaces, providing expert guidance on mobile best practices.
Championing code quality and robust testing strategies across the team to ensure reliable and performant app releases.
Overseeing the end-to-end release process, including managing submissions and reviews with Apple and Google.
Partnering with backend engineers to define and evolve APIs, ensuring seamless integration between the app and backend services.
Mentoring and guiding other engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement within the team.
Data Driven Utilise rich logs, metrics, and data to monitor and improve system performance & reliability

What We Look For In You

Extensive hands-on experience with React Native, demonstrated by successfully building and launching complex applications for both iOS and Android.
Proven track record of managing and releasing applications on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Deep understanding of mobile platform best practices and the nuances between iOS and Android development.
Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, effectively prioritising tasks, and managing your time in a dynamic, small team environment.
Strong leadership with a desire to guide and influence technical direction.

Nice-To-Have Skills

Deep knowledge of Expo (React Native framework).
Previous experience of building and releasing apps on Expo Application Services (EAS) including utilising over-the-air updates for faster delivery.
Demonstrable experience building branded component libraries with tools like Tailwind CSS and gluestack.
Experience with mobile analytics and engagement platforms such as AppsFlyer or Braze.

Company Benefits

We want to give you a great work environment, support your growth both personally and professionally, and provide benefits that make your time at RVU even more enjoyable. Here are some of the benefits you can look forward to:

10% discretionary yearly bonus and yearly pay reviews (based on RVU and personal performance)
A hybrid working approach with 2 in-office days per week and up to 30 days per year to“work from anywhere”
Employer matching pension contributions up to 7.5%
A one-off £300“Work from Home”budget to help contribute towards a great work environment at home
Excellent maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave policy, for those key moments in your life
25 days holiday (increasing to 30 days) + 2 days“My Time”per year
Private medical cover, critical illness cover, dental plans and employee assistance programme
A healthy learning and training budget
Electric vehicle and cycle to work schemes
You’ll be equipped with great technology (choice of Mac or Windows)
Regular events - from team socials to company-wide events with insightful external speakers, we want to make sure our colleagues continue to feel connected

Interview Process

Recruiter call (15 min call)
1st Interview (45 min video)
2nd Interview (1 hour technical/pairing interview - remote))
3rd Interview (1 hour Tech Delivery Interview & 1 hour Leadership Interview) remote or in person
Final Interview (30 mins SLT interview and meet team) in person

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Information Technology and Engineering
Industries
Internet Marketplace Platforms

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