IOS Engineer

About The Company

Starling Bank is a forward-thinking financial technology company dedicated to revolutionizing the banking experience through innovative digital solutions. Established with the vision of creating a more inclusive, transparent, and customer-centric banking environment, Starling has rapidly grown to become a leader in the digital banking space. The company prides itself on leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver seamless financial services that meet the evolving needs of its diverse customer base. With a commitment to transparency, sustainability, and community engagement, Starling continues to set new standards in the fintech industry, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

About The Role

We are seeking a talented iOS Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team at Engine by Starling, a subsidiary dedicated to providing SaaS technology solutions to banks and financial institutions worldwide. In this role, you will be instrumental in enhancing our existing mobile applications and developing new features from scratch, tailored to meet the needs of our global banking clients. You will work on a highly modular Swift codebase that emphasizes simplicity, testability, and reusability, contributing to a platform that supports millions of users. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for mobile development, a keen eye for user experience, and a desire to work on impactful projects that are shaping the future of digital banking.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should have a strong background in iOS development, with proficiency in Swift and UIKit. Experience with MVVM-C architecture and reactive programming frameworks like RxSwift is highly desirable but not mandatory. Familiarity with core iOS frameworks, auto layout, and building scalable, maintainable codebases is essential. Candidates should have a solid understanding of mobile app lifecycle management, testing methodologies, and version control systems such as Git. A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred, along with prior experience working in agile environments and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of our award-winning mobile platform, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Design, build, and maintain new features and products from initial concept through deployment, ensuring they are configurable and scalable.
• Write clean, robust, and well-tested code that adheres to best practices and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Share knowledge and expertise with team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Participate in code reviews, contribute to technical discussions, and help define architectural decisions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to enhance developer productivity.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and incorporate innovative solutions into our mobile applications.
  
  

Benefits

• 33 days of holiday annually, including public holidays, with flexible scheduling options.
• An additional day off for your birthday to celebrate and recharge.
• Opportunity to increase annual leave with length of service and options to buy or sell up to five extra days.
• Paid volunteering leave of 16 hours per year to support community engagement.
• Competitive salary with options for salary sacrifice and participation in our company-enhanced pension scheme.
• Life insurance coverage at four times your salary and group income protection.
• Private Medical Insurance through VitalityHealth, including mental health support and cancer care services.
• Family-friendly policies designed to support work-life balance.
• Referral incentives through our 'Refer a Friend' scheme.
• Perkbox membership providing retail discounts, wellness resources, and weekly perks.
• Access to initiatives such as Cycle to Work, gym memberships through salary sacrifice, and Electric Vehicle leasing programs.
  
  

Equal Opportunity

Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that a diverse team enhances our ability to innovate and serve our customers better. When you provide us with personal data, it is processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By applying, you consent to the collection and use of your information for recruitment purposes, and you retain the right to access and control your data in line with applicable privacy laws.