Senior Software Engineer I (iOS) New London (hybrid)

Mesh-AI Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK property technology company is seeking a highly skilled Senior iOS Engineer to join their mobile team. The role involves delivering user-centric mobile applications and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in iOS development, a strong knowledge of Swift and SwiftUI, and a passion for enhancing user experience. This position offers a hybrid working model and a flexible, collaborative environment with significant opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Plan

27 days holiday

Competitive compensation package

Travel Loans

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in iOS development, focusing on high-quality consumer applications.
• Advanced proficiency in Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit.
• Experience working in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers and designers from early stages.
• Lead development lifecycle of new features.
• Ensure smooth, user-friendly experiences in iOS app.

Skills

iOS Development

Swift

SwiftUI

UIkit

Agile Methodology

Mentoring

Mobile Analytics

Performance Optimization

Job description

Our vision is to give everyone the belief they can make their move. We aim to make moving simpler, by giving everyone the best place to turn to and return to for access to the tools, expertise, trust, and belief to make it happen.

We’re home to the UK’s largest choice of properties and are the go-to destination for millions of people planning their next move, reading the latest industry news, or just browsing what’s on the market.

Role: Senior iOS Engineer

Location: Soho Square, London Office / Hybrid

Reporting to: Engineering Manager

The Role

We are on a mission to be ‘the app you can’t move without’. Since launching Rightmove in 2000 we are now the biggest property app and website in the UK with over 2.5 million iOS users a month. We are seeking a highly skilled and product‑mindful Senior iOS Engineer to join our mobile team. In this role you will be instrumental in delivering high‑impact, user‑centric mobile applications, collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams to bring innovative ideas to life. As a Senior Engineer you’ll be expected to mentor others, take ownership of projects, and drive best practices to elevate product quality and user engagement.

Responsibilities

• Product Collaboration: Partner with product managers and designers from the early stages of feature development, contributing insights to shape our roadmap with user needs in mind.
• End‑to‑End Ownership: Lead and take full responsibility for the development lifecycle of new features, from concept through to production, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Technical Excellence: Architect, design, and implement complex, high‑performance mobile applications, utilizing modern iOS development frameworks and best practices.
• User‑Focused Solutions: Advocate for the user at every stage, ensuring the iOS app provides intuitive, accessible, and delightful experiences.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance, code reviews, and mentorship to junior and mid‑level engineers, fostering a collaborative and learning‑driven culture.
• Data‑Driven Iteration: Collaborate with data teams to leverage analytics and user feedback to continuously improve and refine product features post‑launch.
• Quality & Performance: Ensure the codebase remains scalable, maintainable, and efficient through best‑in‑class engineering practices, including code reviews, CI/CD, and automated testing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in iOS development, with a focus on building and shipping high‑quality consumer applications.
• Product Mindset: Demonstrated ability to understand product goals and translate them into technical solutions that resonate with users.
• Advanced proficiency with Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, and familiarity with MVVM or other architectural patterns in iOS.
• Collaborative Skills: Proven experience working in cross‑functional teams with product managers, designers, and QA to drive product outcomes.
• Data‑Informed Decision‑Making: Familiarity with mobile analytics and a data‑driven approach to iterating on user experience.
• Performance Optimisation: Deep understanding of iOS performance optimisation techniques to ensure smooth, responsive, and high‑performing applications under a variety of conditions.
• Mentorship and Leadership: Experience in mentoring other engineers, with a collaborative approach that builds team capabilities.
• Experience working in Agile or Lean environments.
• Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices for mobile applications.
• Familiarity with mobile release and testing strategies in CI/CD environments.

About Rightmove

We believe in careers that open doors and help our team develop through an open and inclusive work environment, ongoing training opportunities, and support for charity fundraising events. Our values: We create value… by delivering results and building trust with partners and consumers. We think bigger… by acting with curiosity and setting bold aspirations. We care deeply… by being real, having fun, and valuing diversity. We move together… by being one team – internally collaborative, externally competitive. We make a difference… by focusing on delivering measurable impact.

Benefits

• Cash plan for dental, optical and physio treatments.
• Private Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan.
• 27 days holiday plus two paid volunteering days a year, and holiday buy schemes.
• Hybrid working pattern with 2 days in the office.
• Contributory stakeholder pension.
• Life assurance at 4× your basic salary to a spouse, family member or other nominated person.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility.
• Travel Loans, Bike to Work scheme, Rental Deposit Loan.
• Charitable contributions through Payroll Giving and donation matching.
• Access deals and discounts on travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema, and more.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. At Rightmove, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity.

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