Hello! 👋 We’re Mikleo, a design studio based in Manchester city centre, looking to hire a Lead iOS Developer to join our fantastic little team and create beautiful, user-focused apps and products.
Born 👶 in February this year, we’ve already worked with a variety of exciting clients from across the globe, including 16Personalities.com, King.com and Riot Games. Most of our projects come in from overseas, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to work on some of the world’s most exciting new startup ideas.
As Lead iOS Developer 📱, you’ll be our first in-house developer and will be leading all iOS development initiatives going forwards. You’ll have a huge amount of say in how we build and ship our apps, as well as an opportunity to learn from our 15+ years in UI/UX design and software development.
We’re a dynamic team that values learning, honesty and transparency 👊.
As Lead iOS Developer, we’ll help you learn new and exciting skills whilst making sure you’re improving on what makes you incredible . We set weekly (and monthly) themes, goals and learning plans to ensure we're always at the top of our game.
What You’ll Need:
- Demonstrable experience developing apps in Objective-C and Swift
- Knowledge of server-side technologies (node.js, ES6, ES7, V8 engine)
- Comfortable with standard TDD and BDD software development methodologies
- Experience using Git and Github
- Experience creating and using API stacks (new and existing)
- Experience working with and handling databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
- Portfolio of apps you’ve worked on and shipped
Bonus Points:
- BSc or equivalent in a computing related discipline
- Knowledge of standard front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, Javascript)
- Knowledge of Jenkins and Docker
- Comfortable working with animation-focused 2D interfaces
Super Bonus Points:
- Experience with ReactJS and VueJS
- Understanding of UI and UX design principles
We’re not your typical studio or agency, we want to see you grow, create incredible work and love what you do in the process. Being a Lead iOS Developer is tough, and that’s why we’re happy to offer some incredible perks in return.
What You’ll Get In Return 💸:
- £30 to £50k salary with a tailored learning/progression plan
- Flexible working hours to help you manage your time energy
- Cosy office environment with opportunities for remote work
- 28 days holiday + paid leave over Christmas
- Paid for learning resources (Treehouse, OneMonth, etc.)
- Fast- paced learning environment focused on improvement
- Weekly team lunches, outings and events
- Monthly project and make days
To apply for this position as Lead iOS Developer at biscuit@mikleo.com - send us a cover letter letting us know why you’d love to work, grow and learn with us along with your CV (if you’ve got one to hand) and a portfolio of apps you’ve shipped (serious or for fun) is a must.