Senior iOS Engineer | £50k - £60k + Bonus, Ultd holiday, Remote (1 day in office a month)

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth EdTech start-up in Cardiff is seeking a Senior iOS Engineer to enhance their award-winning app. This role offers pivotal product ownership, flexible remote work, and the opportunity to influence mobile growth in a collaborative environment. You will work closely with the founding team and peers to shape the future of the app, contributing to the company's growth ambitions.

Benefits

Unlimited holiday

Remote-friendly culture

MacBook and AirPods provided

Private healthcare

Equity and recognition scheme

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial iOS development experience.
• Strong understanding of scalable apps and good performance.
• Experience with REST APIs and GraphQL.

Responsibilities

• Implement designs for a seamless university search.
• Write clean, scalable Swift/SwiftUI code.
• Take ownership of app's future and influence mobile strategy.

Skills

iOS development

Swift

SwiftUI

OOP

Functional programming

Design patterns

REST APIs

GraphQL

Proactive working

UX design

Job description

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Senior iOS Engineer | £50k - £60k + Bonus, Ultd holiday, Remote (1 day in office a month), Cardiff

Client: Skillful

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 26.06.2025

Expiry Date: 10.08.2025

Job Description:

Role: Senior iOS Engineer

Location: Cardiff (Remote with 1 day/month in office) – flexible hours and WFH options

A high-growth, award-winning SaaS EdTech start-up is seeking a Senior iOS Engineer to join their team. This role offers product ownership, a collaborative environment, and influence over the app's development.

Benefits include:

• Unlimited holiday – typically 32–35 days, plus office closure over Christmas
• Remote-friendly – flexible hours and no mandatory commute
• MacBook and AirPods – top-tier equipment for remote work
• Private healthcare – available to UK-based staff
• Collaborative culture – close work with founders, engineers, and designers
• Equity & recognition – share scheme and rewards for results

The company leads in their space with 21M+ annual page views, a #1-rated app, and widespread platform usage among UK students. Your work will contribute to their growth ambitions.

Responsibilities:

Implement designs supporting a seamless university search experience, collaborate with back-end and design teams, and take ownership of the app's future. Write clean, scalable Swift/SwiftUI code, shape architecture, and lay foundations for mobile growth. This role is suitable for someone ready to step into a lead-track role without corporate bureaucracy.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of commercial iOS experience (Swift/SwiftUI)
• Experience building scalable apps with good performance and UX
• Strong understanding of OOP, functional programming, and design patterns
• Experience with REST APIs and GraphQL
• Proactive, independent worker
• Focus on product quality
• Willingness to occasionally visit London for team days

This is an excellent opportunity to influence a fast-moving, product-led team and shape the mobile strategy. Interested? Let’s discuss further.