iOS Developer, learn Flutter

Base Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 Remote Working: Remote (see below) Remote Locations: UK/Europe Working Timezones: London +/- 2 hours Visa sponsorship: Not available

Pocketworks was formed in 2012 to help companies create mobile apps and digital products that make a positive impact on their business, customers and society.

We build products for our clients and sometimes in mutual partnerships with them. We have a few of our own products too that are growing. Our apps are often a blend of native apps, web apps, APIs and integrations.

You'll be working in a team is that is small and self-organising. We have a flat hierarchy, expect you to “own it” and focus on outcomes. We're friendly and communicate often. We also regularly arrange to meet up whenever we can.

About the role:

We're looking for an iOS Developer to join our small digital product development team to help us deliver scalable and user-friendly products.

At Pocketworks, you will be reporting to the Managing Director and be responsible for working on 2-3 different products a year, some of which you'll architect from scratch, others you will be helping build features on. You will have a chance to work on products that span a range of sectors such as travel, engineering and healthcare.

We are looking for someone who is able to bring new ideas to the table and help us expand our capabilities in the mobile space. Bringing with them the ability to leverage the latest advancements on iOS and get the most out of the technology for our clients.

We also produce cross platform apps using Flutter, our ideal candidate would either already have experience with Flutter or have a willingness to learn and adopt this technology alongside your core iOS skills.

This is a remote position, however we do ask that you are based in the UK or Europe to ensure that we have sufficient cross-over with the rest of the team in terms of timezones and travel. We also have an office in Leeds, UK that we use from time to time. Which you are free to use whenever you like.

We’ll also fly you out to our full-team retreat & workshop event twice a year, which you should come to (it will be fun!).

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and developing new features on an existing mature codebase (Swift)
• Helping to improve and advance existing iOS codebases with the latest framework / feature advancements.
• Helping the design team in idea sessions and feasibility
• Peer reviewing the work of other team members
• Educating others about the latest advances in iOS
• Attending the daily standup, weekly refinement and retrospective sessions
• Helping shape the future of the business
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices, and share knowledge with the team.
• Communicating with clients and team-mates
• Joining weekly reviews to showcase work and get feedback

Your Skills:

• Proficient in Swift programming language.
• Strong understanding of iOS SDK (Software Development Kit) and iOS app development.
• Knowledge of iOS frameworks such as UIKit, Foundation, Core Data, Core Animation, etc.
• Familiarity with iOS design patterns such as MVC (Model-View-Controller), MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel), etc.
• Understanding of iOS human interface guidelines and best practices for app design and development.
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git, and code collaboration tools like GitHub or Bitbucket.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and integration with backend services.
• Either existing experience with Flutter or a willingness to learn it (Training provided) alongside your existing iOS skills.

Company Benefits

• Remote-first, work from anywhere
• Leeds office is available if you want to work on-site from time to time
• 25 days holiday + 1 day per year at Pocketworks
• No working over Christmas (2-5 days additional gifted holidays)
• Never work on your birthday
• £1,000 annual training and learning budget
• You’ll receive a modern MacBook and any accessories you need
• You own your company laptop after 3 years
• Discretional bonuses given

Interview Process

• Short initial chat
• Technical Interview
• Chat with MD
• Offer