Register your interest; Mobile Engineer

Gymshark; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fitness technology company is seeking a Mobile Engineer to join their agile team. The role involves developing mobile applications for both Android and iOS platforms. Ideal candidates will have experience in programming languages such as Java and Kotlin and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills. This hybrid position requires in-office attendance at their Solihull headquarters three days a week.

Benefits

Competitive 'Win Together, Lose Together' Bonus

Choice of Private Medical Insurance or Healthcare Cash Plan

25 days holiday plus your birthday and bank holidays

Flexible working culture

Employer pension contributions up to 7%

50% Gymshark discount

Wellbeing support (financial, physical, mental)

Qualifications

• Experience with mobile programming languages such as Java, Kotlin, C++, Swift, and Python.
• Strong coding skills working with both new and legacy code.
• Hands-on delivery of mobile solutions aligned with sprint backlogs.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of mobile programming languages.
• Conduct mobile testing processes.
• Engage with UI/UX principles.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

C++

Swift

Python

Job description

OVERVIEW:

Engineering at Gymshark is an exciting function to be part of. Whether your specialty is Mobile, QA, PRE, Software, or other areas, we're expanding our team in 2024!

If you're a Mobile Engineer seeking a truly agile and innovative team, this is the opportunity for you! We will be recruiting talented Mobile Engineers specializing in Android and iOS development to work on our evolving Gymshark Training and Gymshark Shop apps. Join a team with developers at all levels and share your knowledge in a collaborative development environment!

Register your interest, and once we start recruiting, we'll contact you!

ABOUT US:

We aim to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting in effort today prepares us for tomorrow. We provide tools to help people reach their goals—whether physical or mental. We celebrate those who show up for themselves, and our rapidly growing team worldwide reflects our ambitious plans. We seek individuals eager to grow with us.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Applying knowledge of at least one mobile programming language
• Conducting mobile testing processes
• Using Branching Strategies (e.g., GitFlow)
• Building processes post-PR
• Applying Software Architecture principles, design patterns, and system design concepts
• Writing unit tests and creating test doubles
• Maintaining high standards for consistency
• Engaging with UI/UX principles

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Essential Criteria:

• Experience with Java, Kotlin, C++, Swift, Python
• Strong coding skills, whether starting from scratch or working with legacy code
• Hands-on delivery of mobile solutions aligned with sprint backlogs
• Implementing solutions that provide real value to users
• Testing solutions adequately before delivery
• Diagnosing issues using external tools to find root causes
• Engaging with UI/UX where guidelines are challenged
• Contributing to overall solution design

This is a hybrid role requiring at least 3 days per week at GSHQ, Solihull, UK.

BELONGING AT GYMSHARK:

Our mission is to foster a sense of belonging. We are an inclusive employer, committed to fairness in recruitment and employment, including reasonable adjustments for candidates with specific needs or disabilities. To request adjustments, email [e-mail].

THE PERKS:

• Competitive 'Win Together, Lose Together' Bonus
• Choice of Private Medical Insurance or Healthcare Cash Plan
• 25 days holiday plus your birthday and bank holidays, flexible as needed
• Flexible working culture
• Collaborative and inspiring environment
• Employer pension contributions up to 7%
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• 50% Gymshark discount
• Annual Gymshark gift card
• Wellbeing support (financial, physical, mental)
• Training and learning resources
• Choice of hardware and software
• Paid leave for health reasons
• Family leave options
• Healthy food options at GSHQ
• Gym membership, massages, beauty and barber facilities, free parking