About the Candidate:

• They will have demonstrable experience of updating and maintaining mobile SDKs for optimal performance and compatibility; 
• Have the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision to meet deadlines and project goals; 
• Strong problem solver and critical thinker under pressure; 
• Be a proactive communicator and collaborator with the Lead Mobile Engineer and other team members; 
• Continuously seek to improve the quality and reliability of the client’s mobile offerings; 
• Will have a commitment to ongoing learning and development in mobile engineering and open banking technologies; 
• BONUS: Display a strong understanding of open banking principles and how they apply to mobile development; 
• BONUS: Display a strong understanding of data standards;
• BONUS: Display a strong understanding of identity verification.

Responsibilities:

• Update and maintain mobile SDKs ensuring compatibility with the latest mobile operating systems and devices; 
• Work closely with the Lead Mobile Engineer to plan and execute development strategies; ● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure the technical feasibility of mobile solutions; 
• Implement security best practices in mobile development to protect user data and comply with financial regulations;
• Provide technical support for mobile SDKs, including troubleshooting and debugging issues.

Technical Requirements:

• Proficient in Kotlin, showcasing mastery in writing efficient and maintainable code; ● Proficiency in Jetpack Compose, demonstrating the ability to develop modern and dynamic user interfaces for Android apps; 
• Proficiency in Coroutines and Flows, displaying expertise in handling asynchronous operations and reactive programming in Kotlin; 
• Proficiency in Retrofit, exhibiting adeptness in integrating RESTful APIs seamlessly into Android applications; 
• Proficiency in RoomDB, demonstrating expertise in implementing and managing local databases in Android apps;
• Expertise in Swift, illustrating mastery in iOS app development and leveraging Swift’s features to build robust applications;
• Proficiency in Tuist, displaying the ability to manage Xcode projects efficiently and improve project scalability and maintainability; 
• Proficiency in SDK Management, exhibiting adeptness in managing software development kits and dependencies effectively; 
• Proficiency in CI/CD for mobile apps, illustrating expertise in setting up and maintaining continuous integration and delivery pipelines for mobile applications; Expertise in Objective-C, showcasing proficiency in legacy code maintenance and integration within iOS projects;
• Expertise in Technical English, demonstrating strong written and spoken communication skills for effective collaboration and documentation within the development team
• Expertise in UIKit, demonstrating mastery in designing and implementing user interfaces for iOS applications;

Working Practices

• Agile development practices, with a focus on Scrum or Kanban methodologies; 
  • 1:1 check-ins with the Lead Mobile Engineer and Engineering Manager 
  • Cross-functional team meetings to align on goals, timelines, and deliverables (standups) 
  • Refinement 
  • Planning (ceremonies) 
  • Technical review sessions to discuss challenges, solutions, and best practices in mobile development. 
• Regular sprint planning, retrospectives, and stand-ups to ensure continuous progress and improvement. 
• Tooling includes: 
  • Development tools: Android Studio, Xcode, and Visual Studio Code. 
  • Project and task management tools: Jira . 
  • Collaboration and communication tools: Slack. 
  • Source control and CI/CD platforms: Git, GitHub.

Additional Information

• Working 2 days a week (may require more but this is the minimum);
• Able to work within UK working hours for a minimum of 7+ hours/day on days worked.