Senior Mobile Developer

Trades Workforce Solutions; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthtech company is searching for a Principal iOS Developer to spearhead the development of an innovative app that measures vital signs through a smartphone camera. This role demands expert Swift skills and experience in leading development efforts. As a key contributor, you'll mentor a team, ensure compliance with regulatory processes, and engage in collaborative efforts across teams. Ideal candidates will have significant iOS development experience, a solid understanding of computer vision, and a commitment to high-quality production apps.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of iOS development experience.
• 2+ years in a lead or principal role.
• Background in regulated environments is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and development of a healthtech iOS app.
• Support product validation within regulatory processes.
• Mentor developers and enhance engineering standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product design.
• Drive improvements in testing and release processes.

Skills

Expert-level Swift

Strong SwiftUI/UIKit skills

Experience with computer vision

Strong communication skills

Job description

Principal iOS Developer

£80,000–£100,000 • Remote (UK) • Quarterly travel to Southampton

We’re looking for a Principal iOS Developer to lead the build of a cutting-edge healthtech app that uses computer vision and AI to measure vital signs through a smartphone camera. This role combines hands‑on development, technical leadership, and collaboration within a regulated medical software environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead architecture and development of a high‑performance iOS app.

• Work within ISO 13485 / IEC 62304 processes and support product validation.

• Mentor developers and raise engineering standards.

• Collaborate with AI/ML, backend, product, and design teams.

• Drive improvements across testing, automation, and release processes.

What You’ll Bring

• Expert‑level Swift and strong SwiftUI/UIKit skills.

• Experience with computer vision (Core Image, AVFoundation, Vision).

• Deep understanding of multithreading, memory management, and performance optimisation.

• Strong communication and ability to mentor others.

• Background in regulated, healthtech, or real‑time processing is a bonus.

Experience

• 7+ years of iOS development, including 2+ years in a lead or principal role.

• Proven delivery of high‑quality production apps.