Senior iOS Software Engineer - FTC [UK]

Spyrosoft Group; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer specializing in iOS development. This role requires expertise in Swift and an understanding of mobile media player architecture. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within teams to enhance and modernize their codebase. Strong communication and Agile experience are essential. This full-time contract extends until March 2026, with a possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of modern iOS development.
• Track record of successfully delivering complex projects.
• Experience in writing and distributing libraries is desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop mobile media player component.
• Migrate codebase to a more streamlined architecture using SPM.
• Work closely with engineering leadership.

Skills

Commercial mobile development experience in iOS and Swift

Proven experience of Swift Package Manager (SPM)

Knowledge of CocoaPods

Test driven development

Experience developing media players for mobile platforms

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

iOS

Swift

Swift Package Manager (SPM)

Objective-C

CocoaPods

Git/Github

Job description

Location

• Salford
• Hybrid – 1-2 days a week in the office
• eligibility to work in the UK

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer with expert knowledge of iOS mobile development to join us working with our media client focusing on the development of their mobile media player component; the core playback engine of all video and audio content across their online space.

The successful application will be have a deep understanding of modern iOS development and a track record of successfully delivering complex projects. They will be versed in the Swift programming language and have knowledge of Objective-C. The role will require strong technical knowledge whilst working closely with engineering leadership and with more junior colleagues on best practices and modern development workflows.

This role is pivotal to an ongoing initiative to migrate our codebase to a more streamlined and scalable architecture using Swift Package Manager (SPM). Tasks will include migration from CocoaPods to SPM, modernising the internal Swift libraries, re-architecting around future shared components strategy and working to integrate functionality built by other teams.

We value a collaborative approach, so excellent communication skills are a must to enable the individual to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. We enjoy pair programming and care about code quality so will be following test driven development patterns.

Essential Key Skills and Responsibilities

You will:

• have commercial mobile development experience in iOS and Swift
• have proven experience of Swift Package Manager (SPM)
• ideally have knowledge of CocoaPods [and migrating to SPM]

• be comfortable with test driven development
• some prior experience in writing and distributing libraries (desired)
• have an understanding of Hexagonal [Ports and Adapters) architecture (desired)
• have experience developing media players for mobile platforms (desired)
• have a strong pair programming and team working attitude (desired)
• have professional experience of working in projects using Agile Scrum development processes
• enjoy collaborating with other engineers
• have a strong willingness to learn and be a keen team player
• have experience of writing and taking responsibility for technical documentation

Tools and Technology

• iOS
• Swift
• Swift Package Manager (SPM)
• Objective-C
• CocoaPods
• TDD
• Git/Github
• Jira/Confluence

Experience

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or similar work based experience.
• Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer ideally with a focus on media-related projects.
• Very good working knowledge of standard software development frameworks, techniques and methodologies.
• Experience with providing coaching and mentoring
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team, contributing to the development of business scenarios.
• Knowledge of software development tools and technologies.
• You are flexible and curious in your approach
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Additional information

Duration of the contract: until the end of March 2026, with the possibility of extension– contract FTC (full-time)

Application Process: In addition to our standard recruitment process, you will be invited to a final online face-to-face meeting with our client, for you to meet them and learn more about the role.