Senior Mobile Developer

Spectrum IT Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Mobile Developer to take charge of mobile application development for iOS and Android. This role offers remote working options and a competitive salary of around £60,000 plus benefits. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Swift and Kotlin, with strong skills in front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment are abundant.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in building and deploying mobile applications on iOS and Android.
• Advanced knowledge of Swift and Kotlin.
• Solid front-end development skills with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of developing and maintaining mobile applications.
• Design and develop high-performance apps for iOS and Android.
• Oversee the deployment process using CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Swift for iOS

Kotlin for Android

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Firebase

Tools

Android Studio

Xcode

Fastlane

GitLab CI

Job description

Overview

Senior Mobile Developer

Remote Working Options • Circa £60,000 plus benefits

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the end-to-end development and upkeep of top-tier mobile applications, from initial concept to successful release.
• Design and develop high-performance, scalable apps for iOS and Android using Swift and Kotlin.
• Work closely with both backend and frontend engineering teams to ensure cohesive and seamless system integration.
• Maintain and enhance WebView functionality, while actively contributing to a roadmap that works towards a shift toward more native app components.
• Leverage Firebase tools and services—such as Cloud Messaging, Realtime Database, and App Distribution's key app functionality.
• Oversee the deployment process using CI/CD pipelines, utilising tools like Fastlane and GitLab CI for automation, code signing, and submission to app stores.
• Adhere to secure coding practices and ensure compliance with platform-specific development standards and guidelines.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and fix bugs and issues using a variety of platform-native debugging tools and logs.
• Develop and optimise features like push notifications, deep linking, and gesture controls.
• Provide support on front-end development tasks as needed, applying expertise in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Play a key role in architectural planning and contribute to shaping of long-term mobile strategy.

Experience

• Demonstrated success in building and deploying mobile applications on both iOS and Android platforms.
• Solid front-end development skills with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; experience with Vue.js is a significant plus.
• Advanced knowledge of Swift for iOS and Kotlin for Android development.
• Proficient with development environments and tools including Android Studio, Xcode, and the Apple Developer Console.
• Experience with using WebView.
• Strong grasp of platform-specific nuances and differences between iOS and Android operating systems.
• Hands-on experience with Firebase services, such as Cloud Messaging (FCM), App Distribution, and Realtime Database.
• Familiar with continuous integration and deployment processes, including automated testing workflows.
• Comfortable operating in dynamic, fast-moving start-up or scale-up environments using agile methodologies.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with an algorithmic mindset.
• Versatile in supporting front-end development when needed, with working knowledge of core web technologies.
• This position provides the successful candidate with exposure to the very latest in mobile and web technology release as well as the opportunity to work on multiple projects.

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Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy