Senior IOS Engineer

Senior iOS Engineer

Location: Soho Square, London Office / Hybrid

Reporting to: Engineering Manager

We are on a mission to be ‘the app you can’t move without’. Since launching Rightmove in 2000 with a will to make home‑hunting happy, we are now the biggest property app and website in the UK with over 2.5 million iOS users a month.

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

• Has 5+ years of experience in iOS development, with a focus on building and shipping high‑quality consumer applications.
• Demonstrates a product mindset, translating product goals into technical solutions that resonate with users.
• Is proficient with Swift, Swift
  
  UI, UIKit, and familiar with MVVM or similar architectural patterns in iOS.
• Has proven experience working in cross‑functional teams with product managers, designers, and QA to drive product outcomes.
• Leverages mobile analytics and adopts a data‑driven approach to iterating on user experience.
• Possesses deep understanding of iOS performance optimisation techniques to ensure smooth, responsive, and high‑performing applications under varied conditions.
• Has experience 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.

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 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.

• 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.

• 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 to give back, and holiday buy schemes.
• Hybrid working pattern with 2 days in the office.
• Contributory stakeholder pension.
• Life assurance at 4x your basic salary to a spouse, family member or other nominated person in your life.
• 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 things like travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema discounts and more.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage / 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, and are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.

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