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

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 the market.

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-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

• Partner with product managers and designers from the early stages of feature development, contributing insights to shape the 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 using modern iOS development frameworks and best practices.
• Advocate for the user at every stage, ensuring the iOS app provides intuitive, accessible, and delightful experiences.
• Provide guidance, code reviews, and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a collaborative learning 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 CI/CD and automated testing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in iOS development, building and shipping high-quality consumer applications.
• 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.
• Proven experience working in cross-functional teams with product managers, designers, and QA to drive product outcomes.
• Familiarity with mobile analytics and a data-driven approach to iterating on user experience.
• Deep understanding of iOS performance optimisation techniques to ensure smooth, responsive, high-performing applications.
• Experience mentoring engineers, building team capabilities, and driving collaboration.
• 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.

Benefits

• Cash plan for dental, optical and physio treatments.
• Private Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan.
• 27 days holiday plus two voluntary days a year.
• Hybrid working pattern with 2 days in the office.
• Contributory stakeholder pension.
• Life assurance at 4x your basic salary to a spouse or family member.
• 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 etc.

Equal Opportunity

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 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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