iOS Software Engineer - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
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As part of this role, you'll be working with the Reward and Free to Play tribe with the goal to deliver fast, innovative, and trusted experiences that enhance player enjoyment, provide valuable rewards, and engage our customers by elevating the sports betting experience. Your team
You'll be part of a team that deeply understands Play and Reward technology and consistently delivers high-quality products that create engaging customer experiences. The team supports operational excellence for the SBG Free to Play apps (iOS, web, and native) and the Sports Generosity systems across the UKI region brands: Sky Betting and Gaming, Paddy Power, Betfair, and Betfair International / Brazil. What you'll do
Our Developers know their stuff - they're busy working independently and setting high standards.
As an Software Engineer, you will work autonomously within empowered, multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex challenges and deliver outstanding experiences for millions of players. You will own critical areas of the iOS product stack and act as a subject matter expert, setting technical direction and standards for your domain.
You'll routinely deliver well-architected, scalable, and maintainable solutions, balancing technical excellence with business priorities. You will proactively identify architectural improvements, optimise performance, and ensure the highest code quality, security, and stability.
You will also take a leadership role in driving best practices around continuous integration and deployment, testing, and monitoring. As a mentor, you will support the growth and development of other engineers on the team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
Requirements
- Strong experience developing native iOS applications primarily using Swift .
- Proficiency with React Native and integrating web wrappers within mobile apps.
- Solid understanding of mobile app architecture patterns
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and mobile app performance optimisation.
- Familiarity with backend integrations, RESTful APIs, and asynchronous programming.
- Knowledge of App store guidelines and submission processes.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including product, design, backend, and QA.
- Passion for mentoring engineers, leading technical discussions, and driving best practices.
- Experience with mobile analytics, crash reporting, and performance monitoring tools.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Have a customer-centric approach, balancing speed, quality, and innovation., As a Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the mobile experience for millions of users. Beyond your technical expertise, you will be expected to lead by example, nurture team growth, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Benefits & conditions
What's in it for you:
- Flexible ways of working - home or office, it's your choice!
- £1,000 learning fund
- Twice-yearly bonus (with part of it guaranteed!)
- Pension contribution scheme
- Private healthcare
- Access to thousands of Udemy courses
- Invest via the Company Sharesave Scheme
- 16 hours paid volunteering time per year
- Unlimited holiday
