Developer / Senior Developer – SwiftUI

Job title:

Developer / Senior Developer – SwiftUI

Company

Next

Job description

Job Description:While you’ll have heard our name, there’s a lot you probably don’t know about NEXT. Like how we create most of our systems ourselves – whether it’s a website, mobile app or an application. What’s more, we’re growing. Fast. And it’s the kind of growth and investment that is exciting for everyone in our business.About the teamOur eCommerce websites and apps have grown steadily over the past 10 years to become one of the largest online retail platforms in the UK. We currently sell to 70 international markets, offering our 6 million active customers a personalised shopping experience and the ability to purchase from a wide range of products using multiple delivery methods and payment types.About the role
Are you passionate about creating top-tier, enterprise level mobile applications from the ground up? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and relish the opportunity to make a significant impact? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you!Our goal is to completely rewrite our customer-facing iOS apps using SwiftUI, bringing a fresh, accessible and seamless experience to our users. With our eCommerce apps driving around 50% of our online trade, this is a fantastic project to be part of.In this role you will:

• Help establish architectural foundations: Draw on your experience to influence best practice for setting up new, performant iOS apps.
• Design and Implement Features: Create white-label mobile apps that not only offer rich functionality but also provide an inclusive and accessible experience for all users.
• Build Adaptive User Interfaces: Develop intuitive Phone and Tablet interfaces that scale perfectly across various screen sizes.
• Collaborate and Lead: Work with our business stakeholders (eg. Product Owners, UX) to collate and understand requirements. Working alongside a talented team of developers within our eCommerce technology department, providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers.

About You:We are looking for a motivated and skilled developer with:

• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrable experience in building robust iOS applications using Swift and SwiftUI, with familiarity with the Apple ecosystem. Proficiency with Apple’s Xcode IDE.
• Analytical & Problem Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot, optimise application performance, and resolve complex technical issues effectively.
• Automation: Proficient in implementing Unit Testing and UI Tests using XCTest framework to ensure application reliability.
• Agile Methodologies: Proven track record in agile development methodologies, including experience with Scrum.
• CI/CD: Solid experience in continuous integration and delivery using Git and Azure DevOps.
• RESTful APIs: Hands on experience with Restful APIs integration.

Nice to have:

• Android Experience: Knowledge of Android development using Kotlin/Compose would be highly advantageous.

About Us: You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!About the Team:

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria’s Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
• Company performance based bonus
• Sharesave scheme
• On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking
• Financial Wellbeing – Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship – Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Direct to Work – Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support Networks – Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub – Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include ‘Workplace Adjustments’ in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

Expected salary

Location

Leicester

Job date

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 03:13:19 GMT

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