Senior Software Engineer I (iOS)

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.

The Role

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. We are seeking a highly skilled and product-minded Senior iOS Engineer to join our mobile team. In this role, you will be instrumental in delivering high-impact, user-centric mobile applications. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and analytics, 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 our product quality and user engagement.

Responsibilities will include:

• Product Collaboration: 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.
• 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, utilising modern iOS development frameworks and best practices.
• User-Focused Solutions: Advocate for the user at every stage, ensuring our 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.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Experience: 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.
• Technical Expertise: 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.

Bonus points for:

• 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 by providing an open and inclusive work environment, offering ongoing training opportunities, and supporting charity fundraising events. And with 88% of Rightmovers saying we’re a great place to work, we’re clearly doing something right!

What we offer:

• 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. We 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.