Junior Mobile Developer in Cambridge

Make Your Mark at Ipsos. Ipsos CrossMedia is a part of an Audience Measurement team working on providing accurate measurement of Media consumption and advertising. At the heart of this collection is a unique App based data collection panel which is constantly expanding and improving.

As a Junior Mobile Developer, you will collaborate with a diverse team of developers and panel management experts to implement new features and maintain the MediaCell app. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills on a mobile application with a broad scope, from UI development to lower-level data processing. We encourage you to explore new technologies to keep our app up-to-date and to work with the team to find innovative ways to implement new features based on product requirements. This role is a great starting point to build a strong foundation in mobile development while being supported by experienced professionals. We are seeking someone with 12/18 months commercial experience. You will need to have solid experience in Java, Kotlin or Swift and experience of developing mobile applications on Android and iOS platforms. Note – this role is based in our Cambridge offices.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of mobile applications for Android and iOS platforms.
• Explore new solutions to upcoming product goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, test and deliver mobile apps that meet client requirements.
• Collaborate with the team in regular code and design reviews, sharing your insights and learning from experienced developers to maintain high-quality standards.
• Test and debug mobile applications to ensure they meet performance, security, and user experience standards.
• Continuously research and learn new mobile technologies and techniques to stay up-to-date with industry trends.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to come up with innovative ideas and solutions.

About You

The successful candidate will bring:

Essential Skills

• A good technical degree or equivalent.
• Proficiency in at least one relevant programming language (ideally Java, Kotlin or Swift).
• Experience in developing mobile applications (iOS or Android).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git or SVN).
• An ability to produce clear, informative supporting documentation.
• Foundational understanding of mobile development.
• Solid experience working with integrating third-party libraries and APIs.

Desirable Skills

• Experience of user interface and experience design.
• Familiarity with app store submission and approval processes.
• Knowledge of CI/CD workflows and writing automated tests.
• Knowledge of issue/project tracking software, e.g. Jira.
• Knowledge of cloud-based service (AWS, Google Cloud).

Personal Attributes

• An enthusiastic attitude with a ‘gets things done’ mentality.
• The ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues.
• The ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, including diagnosing issues within complex systems.
• The willingness to rapidly pick up new technologies.
• The ability to adapt schedules against changing priorities.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you as an individual. Our standard benefits include 25 days annual leave, pension contribution, income protection and life assurance. In addition, there are a range of health & wellbeing, financial benefits and professional development opportunities. We realise you may have commitments outside of work and will consider flexible working applications - please highlight what you are looking for when you make your application. We have a hybrid approach to work and ask people to be in the office or with clients for 3 days per week.

We are committed to equality, treating people fairly, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment and ensuring we have diversity of people and views. We recognise that this is important for our business success - a more diverse workforce will enable us to better reflect and understand the world we research and ultimately deliver better research and insight to our clients. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme, certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

About Us

Ipsos is one of the world’s largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights. Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we are proud of our continuous efforts in making Ipsos the best place to work!