Mobile Application Developer (Flutter)

Blackstar Amplification; Northampton Copse; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A music technology company in Northampton is seeking a Mobile Application Developer to design and develop cross-platform applications for iOS and Android. The ideal candidate has expertise in Dart and Flutter, with at least 2 years of experience in software development. The company offers a competitive salary, excellent career progression, and a focus on mental health support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent career progression

Private mental health support

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a commercial software development environment.
• Ability to produce clean, accurate and reusable code.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain cross-platform mobile applications.
• Support in specifying new user-focussed software.
• Collaborate with the wider team to improve the codebase.

Skills

Dart

Flutter Framework

Git

Mobile Application Development

GUI implementation

Deployment to App Store and Google Play

Cross platform development for iOS and Android

Clean code production

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Overview

To develop and grow Blackstar's proprietary software across Android and iOS, both for public release and internal development tools. Hold responsibility for quality mobile applications: from design brief to release and beyond. Be part of the next generation of audio products in an exciting team and dynamic industry.

Main Activities and Tasks

• Design, develop and maintain cross-platform (iOS and Android) mobile applications.
• Support in specifying new user-focussed software for the musical instrument market.
• Bring cutting edge new products to market on the App and Play Stores.
• Work within the Software Team to expand and improve our multi-platform software ecosystem.
• Collaborate with the wider team to peer review, bug fix, and generally improve the large Blackstar codebase.
• Devise, control and carry out pre-release test procedures for both hardware and software products.

The Person

Essential

• Proven knowledge and working experience with:
• Dart
• Flutter Framework
• Git and the command line
• Mobile Application Development
• GUI implementation
• Deployment to App Store and Google Play
• Cross platform development for iOS and Android
• Minimum 2 years experience in a commercial software development environment
• Ability to produce clean, accurate and reusable code

Desirable

• Experience with:
• C++ and the JUCE framework
• UI/UX design
• Build systems, ideally CMake
• CI/CD, ideally GitHub Actions
• Plugin Architectures (AU, VST3, AAX, LV2)
• Agile development practises and associated software (Jira, Confluence etc.)
• Unit Testing
• Guitar player or an active interest in music technology
• An understanding of:
• DSP Principles
• Linux Development
• Real Time Audio
• Embedded systems and low level programming
• Qualified to degree level or above in Computer Science or related field

Personality

• Strong team player
• Excellent communication skills, both technical and personal
• Enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude
• Able to work to deadlines, with exceptional time management
• Methodical approach, and able to work independently on large projects
• We\'re a small team in a small company; you should have a flexible approach to your role and be willing to assist in various departments and activities when required.

The Offer

Blackstar Amplification started in Northampton, England in 2004 and has an award winning R&D team of engineers. Driven by a passion for designing innovative amplification products that redefine players expectations, Blackstar today distributes products to over 50 countries worldwide and is a major international brand in the amplifier market.

• Full time 8.00 - 17.00, Monday - Friday
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Excellent career progression and learning opportunities

• Private mental health support