Senior iOS Engineer

theeconomistgroup; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Private health insurance

Hybrid work pattern

Job summary

The Economist Group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, iOS to design and build high-quality mobile experiences for a global audience. You will contribute across the iOS stack, collaborating with product managers and designers to deliver impactful features and scalable apps.

You will work with backend and cross-platform teams, mentor engineers, and help shape architectural decisions while improving engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in iOS development.
• Strong proficiency in Swift and modern iOS frameworks.
• Production-grade mobile apps experience.
• Understanding of mobile architecture patterns.
• Experience with performance optimisation and memory management.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable iOS applications using Swift and frameworks.
• Advance application architecture for performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with Product and Design to deliver high-quality features.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and improve app responsiveness.
• Contribute to code quality via reviews and best practices.
• Support testing, CI/CD, and release processes.
• Work with backend and cross-platform teams for end-to-end solutions.
• Mentor engineers and raise the engineering bar.

Skills

iOS development

Swift

SwiftUI

UIKit

Performance optimisation

CI/CD

Tools

Xcode

Git

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Who we are

Since 1843, The Economist Group has championed independence, excellence and openness, helping people understand and tackle the critical challenges shaping the world. Today, we are building on that legacy as a global media and information-services company powered by digital innovation, analytical rigour and evidence-based insight.

Across our three businesses - The Economist, Economist Enterprise and Economist Education - we deliver trusted analysis and insights to individuals and organisations in more than 170 countries. United by a shared purpose to drive progress, we empower decision-makers to make sense of change and chart a course through an increasingly complex world.

As a colleague, you will be part of a culture that values ideas, encourages ownership and holds itself to high standards. We invest in people who are curious, thoughtful and adaptable, whether they are launching new products, reporting on global events or harnessing emerging technologies such as AI to improve how we work. Here, fresh thinking is taken seriously, ambition is matched by integrity, and great work is recognised. Working across disciplines, geographies and perspectives, we are united by a commitment to innovation, excellence and creating meaningful impact.

Want to discover more about life at The Economist Group? Follow @EconomistCareers on Instagram to discover the people, stories and opportunities that make TEG unique.

Our team of 450 colleagues across Technology, Product and Data is at the heart of The Economist Group's digital-first agenda. Together, we design, build and optimise the digital products, platforms and data capabilities that power our business and reach millions of people around the world. Whether you're an engineer, product manager, designer, data scientist or analyst, you'll work on products that have real-world impact. From enhancing economist.com and developing new products for Economist Intelligence to creating personalised experiences and applying AI to solve complex challenges, you'll help shape how consumers, businesses and government leaders access trusted insights. Working in cross-functional teams, we combine engineering excellence, product thinking and data expertise to solve meaningful problems, experiment with new technologies and continuously improve the experiences we create. It's an opportunity to do challenging, purposeful work alongside curious, collaborative colleagues, while helping drive sustainable growth for one of the world's most trusted brands.

The role

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer, iOS, to help design and build high-quality mobile experiences. In this role, you will contribute across the iOS stack, shaping performant, scalable, and maintainable applications used by a global audience. You will work closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver impactful features, while also contributing to architectural decisions and improving engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable iOS applications using Swift and modern frameworks such as SwiftUI.
• Contribute to the evolution of application architecture, ensuring performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with Product and Design to deliver high-quality, user-centric features.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, improving responsiveness and efficiency across the app.
• Contribute to code quality through reviews, shared standards, and best practices.
• Support improvements in testing, CI/CD, and release processes.
• Work closely with backend and cross-platform teams to deliver cohesive end-to-end solutions.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to raising the engineering bar within the team

Who you are

• Professional experience in iOS development.
• Strong proficiency in Swift and modern iOS frameworks (e.g. SwiftUI, UIKit).
• Experience building and maintaining production-grade mobile applications.
• Solid understanding of mobile architecture patterns and best practices.
• Experience with performance optimisation, debugging, and memory management.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and mobile observability.
• Ability to contribute to technical discussions and influence design decisions.
• Strong communication skills and a sense of ownership

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Working Arrangements

The majority of our roles operate on a hybrid working pattern, with 3+ days office attendance required.

AI usage for your application

We are an innovative organisation that encourages the use of technology. We recognise that candidates may utilise AI tools to support with their job application process. However, it is essential that all information you provide truthfully and accurately reflects your own experience, skills, and qualifications.

What we offer

Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. It includes a highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan, private health insurance, and 24/7 access to couns