Lead Software Engineer

RVU

  • Cardiff
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Lead Software EngineerDepartment: EngineeringEmployment Type: PermanentLocation: CardiffDescriptionIn 2002, we became the first insurance comparison site. Our purpose? To make the process of sorting your insurance, utilities or personal finances as easy as possible.We're part of RVU. A group of online brands that include Uswitch, Tempcover and money.co.uk. As a group, we use our shared knowledge to empower people, and help them make decisions confidently across a range of household services.Confused.com is at the cutting edge of the FinTech industry, so we're always looking for extraordinary talent. If you love what you do, get in touch today!We're looking for a Lead Engineer with a passion for building high-quality, user-centric mobile experiences to drive the development and evolution of the Confused.com mobile app, a React Native application available on both iOS and Android.As a Lead Engineer, you'll be a pivotal member of our customer acquisition and retention (A&R) development team, taking ownership of the Confused.com mobile app. This role goes beyond just coding; you'll be instrumental in shaping the app's future, ensuring its stability, and leading the implementation of innovative features that support our multi-channel communication goals, including advanced push notifications and deep-linking.What you'll be doing
  • Leading the technical design and implementation of new features, writing clean, efficient, and well-tested code.
  • Collaborating closely with UX/UI designers to translate design concepts into seamless and intuitive user interfaces, providing expert guidance on mobile best practices.
  • Championing code quality and robust testing strategies across the team to ensure reliable and performant app releases.
  • Overseeing the end-to-end release process, including managing submissions and reviews with Apple and Google.
  • Partnering with backend engineers to define and evolve APIs, ensuring seamless integration between the app and backend services.
  • Mentoring and guiding other engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement within the team.
  • Data Driven Utilise rich logs, metrics, and data to monitor and improve system performance & reliability
What we look for in you
  • Extensive hands-on experience with React Native, demonstrated by successfully building and launching complex applications for both iOS and Android.
  • Proven track record of managing and releasing applications on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
  • Deep understanding of mobile platform best practices and the nuances between iOS and Android development.
  • Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, effectively prioritising tasks, and managing your time in a dynamic, small team environment.
  • Strong leadership with a desire to guide and influence technical direction.
Nice-to-Have Skills
  • Deep knowledge of Expo (React Native framework).
  • Previous experience of building and releasing apps on Expo Application Services (EAS) including utilising over-the-air updates for faster delivery.
  • Demonstrable experience building branded component libraries with tools like Tailwind CSS and gluestack.
  • Familiarity with automation tools like Detox/ Appium/ Browserstack experience for streamlining build and release processes.
  • Experience with mobile analytics and engagement platforms such as AppsFlyer or Braze.
What we offerWe want to give you a great work environment, support your growth both personally and professionally, and provide benefits that make your time at RVU even more enjoyable. Here are some of the benefits you can look forward to:
  • 10% discretionary yearly bonus and yearly pay reviews (based on RVU and personal performance)
  • A hybrid working approach with 2 in-office days per week and up to 22 working days per year to “work from anywhere”
  • Employer matching pension contributions up to 7.5%
  • A one-off £300 “Work from Home” budget to help contribute towards a great work environment at home
  • Excellent maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave policy, for those key moments in your life
  • 25 days holiday (increasing to 30 days) + 2 days “My Time” per year
  • Private medical cover, critical illness cover , dental plans and employee assistance programme
  • Free gym access
  • Employee discounts programme
  • A healthy learning and training budget to support your development
  • Electric vehicle and cycle to work scheme
  • Regular events - from team socials to company-wide events with insightful external speakers, we want to make sure our colleagues continue to feel connected
Our commitment to youAt RVU, we are dedicated to developing valuable, inclusive, and user-friendly products and services that deliver positive outcomes for all of our customers. To achieve this it's essential that our teams reflect the diverse range of people in our community. We believe in being the change we wish to see in the world, by embracing our differences and holding ourselves accountable to being open and inclusive teammates and wider community members.

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