Mobile Engineer - iOS

About The Company

Blue Light Card is a leading organization dedicated to providing exclusive discounts and benefits to emergency service personnel, healthcare workers, social care staff, and other essential workers. Committed to supporting those who serve the community, Blue Light Card offers a wide range of perks through its innovative platform, fostering a sense of appreciation and recognition among its members. With a focus on delivering exceptional value and enhancing the wellbeing of its members, the company continuously strives to innovate and improve its digital services to meet the evolving needs of its community.

About The Role

We are seeking a talented and passionate iOS Developer to join our dynamic technology team at Blue Light Card. This role is integral to our ongoing digital transformation, as we transition to a modern, serverless environment and prepare for new greenfield projects that will redefine our mobile app experience. As part of a newly established cross-functional team, you will have the opportunity to influence the design, development, and deployment of innovative mobile applications that directly impact our members. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, contribute to a collaborative environment, and help shape the future of our digital services.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in iOS development with expertise in Swift and SwiftUI. Proven experience in building scalable, high-quality applications using UIKit, Storyboards, and Swift packages is essential. Familiarity with testing frameworks such as XCTest and TestFlight to ensure reliable and robust code is required. Strong knowledge of source control management with GitHub, along with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, is necessary for streamlining development workflows. Experience with cross-platform development using Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile (KMM) to share business logic across platforms is highly desirable. Candidates should also have familiarity with cloud services like AWS, and experience working with analytics, push notifications, crash reporting, and payment integrations using tools such as Amplitude, Braze, Firebase, and Stripe. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders are essential, along with a passion for continuous learning and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality, readable, and efficient mobile applications for iOS platforms, adhering to best practices and architectural standards.
• Participate actively in the mobile community of practice, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to define features and deliver solutions that align with the overall product vision and user needs.
• Design and implement solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements, ensuring scalability and performance.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code, conducting code reviews to uphold coding standards and quality benchmarks.
• Develop and execute unit tests and UI tests to verify application stability and performance, diagnosing and fixing bugs or bottlenecks as needed.
• Support automated build, test, and deployment processes, enabling rapid and reliable release cycles.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including specifications, design decisions, and implementation details.
• Engage in continuous learning and stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and best practices to enhance the development process.
  
  

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements and adaptable working hours to promote work-life balance.
• Onsite amenities including free parking, EV charging stations, and an onsite gym offering free HIIT and stretch classes.
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus public holidays, with options to buy or sell days, and an additional day off for your birthday.
• Participation in a company bonus scheme based on performance and company success.
• Engaging social events such as Christmas parties, summer gatherings, family fun days, and sports matches.
• Modern office environment with relaxed dress code, games areas, chill-out zones, a book club, and complimentary beverages and snacks.
• Opportunities for professional development through learning programs and training initiatives.
• Participation in a group auto-enrolment pension scheme to secure your financial future.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and sick pay schemes to support your personal and family needs.
• Company-funded private medical insurance and healthcare cashback plans for added health security.
• Access to an employee assistance program offering mental health support and wellbeing resources.
• Standard 35-hour workweek promoting a healthy work-life balance.
  
  

Equal Opportunity

Blue Light Card is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that a diverse team enhances innovation and reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and accessible, and we are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates. We strive to create a supportive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our mission of supporting essential workers across the UK.