Lead Mobile Developer 2 days a week on-site in London £600-£630 inside IR35 Requires Active BPSS Clearance The Opportunity We are looking for a
Lead Mobile Developer
to play a key role in delivering secure, mission-critical digital services within the
UK Government and Defence sector . Working across complex programmes, you will lead the design, development and deployment of mobile solutions for both
iOS and Android
platforms, ensuring they meet the highest standards of security, scalability and performance. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a strong technical background, the ability to influence architectural decisions, and experience guiding development teams through the full software delivery life-cycle. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of secure mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms. Define and implement robust
software architecture and design
strategies aligned with government standards and best practices. Contribute to
full stack development
activities, integrating mobile solutions with enterprise platforms and back-end services. Drive successful delivery within
Agile and Scrum
environments. Conduct
code reviews
and enforce quality, security, and engineering standards. Provide
technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring
to development teams. Engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders across government and defence programmes. Support continuous improvement initiatives and the adoption of modern engineering practices. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience leading mobile development teams delivering enterprise-scale solutions. Strong commercial experience developing applications for both
Android and iOS . Expertise in
Software Architecture & Design
for modern mobile applications. Experience with
Full Stack Development
and cloud-connected applications. Strong understanding of
Agile & Scrum Delivery
methodologies. Demonstrable experience in
Code Review & Quality Assurance
practices. Proven ability in
Technical Leadership & Mentoring . Experience working within
government, defence, public sector, or highly regulated environments . Understanding of secure software development and security-by-design principles. Desirable Experience Active
SC Clearance . Experience delivering solutions into MOD, central government, or defence organisations. Knowledge of cloud-native technologies and DevOps practices. Experience working within secure or classified environments.
What We're Looking For
A technically strong leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on development. Someone passionate about delivering secure digital services that make a real impact. An excellent communicator who can work effectively with stakeholders across complex government programmes. A mentor who enjoys developing high-performing engineering teams. To learn more, please do reach out to Jess Walrond at Sanderson Government and Defence at Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason
,
please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Lead Mobile Developer in Clerkenwell employer: Sanderson Government and Defence
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