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

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

Job summary

A leading SaaS EdTech start-up in Greater Manchester seeks a Senior iOS Engineer to take ownership of app development and contribute to a collaborative team. This role offers a competitive salary, unlimited holiday, and flexible remote work arrangements, providing a unique opportunity to shape the product's future.

Benefits

Unlimited holiday

Remote-friendly with flexible hours

Top-tier equipment (MacBook, AirPods)

Private healthcare

Collaborative culture

Equity share scheme

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial iOS experience with Swift/SwiftUI.
• Experience building scalable apps with good performance and UX.
• Proactive and independent working style.

Responsibilities

• Implement designs supporting seamless university search experiences.
• Collaborate with backend and design teams.
• Own the app's future development.

Skills

OOP

Functional programming

Modern design patterns

REST APIs

GraphQL

Swift

SwiftUI

Product quality focus

Job description

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

Client: Skillful

Location: Greater Manchester (Remote with 1 day in office per month)

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

Job Description:

This role is for a Senior iOS Engineer at a high-growth SaaS EdTech start-up. The position offers product ownership, a collaborative team environment, and the opportunity to influence the direction of the app.

Benefits include:

• Unlimited holiday (typically 32–35 days, plus Christmas break)
• Remote-friendly with flexible hours
• Top-tier equipment (MacBook, AirPods)
• Private healthcare (UK-based staff)
• Collaborative culture with founders, engineers, and designers working closely
• Equity share scheme and recognition for contributions

The company is a market leader with over 21 million annual page views, a top-rated app, and a significant user base among UK students. The goal is to double this growth, and your work will be central to this effort.

Responsibilities:

• Implement designs supporting seamless university search experiences
• Collaborate with backend and design teams
• Own the app's future development
• Write scalable Swift/SwiftUI code
• Shape architecture and lay foundations for mobile growth

Requirements:

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

This is an excellent opportunity to join a product-led, fast-moving team where your contributions will shape the product roadmap and mobile strategy.

Interested? Let’s talk.