Lead iOS Engineer

Lead iOS Engineer

London - Hybrid (1 day per week)
Salary: Up to £95k DOE + Equity + Benefits

About Us

We're partnering with a high-growth Insurtech Unicorn that's transforming the insurance industry through cutting-edge technology and customer-first design. With products already generating millions in revenue and new ventures in development, this is the perfect time to join as a Lead iOS Engineer-guiding the technical direction and growing a world-class mobile team from the ground up.

The Role

As Lead iOS Engineer, you'll take full ownership of the iOS engineering strategy and lead the development of apps that are used by millions. You'll collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Engineering leadership to set the direction of mobile at scale-balancing innovation, quality, and delivery. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives on technical challenges and enjoys coaching others while shaping product and platform evolution.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design, architecture, and delivery of Swift-based iOS applications

• Set technical direction, define best practices, and establish coding standards across the mobile team

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align iOS strategy with broader product and business goals

• Mentor, coach, and support a growing team of iOS engineers, fostering a culture of learning and innovation

• Oversee code reviews, system design, and delivery workflows to ensure scalable, maintainable code

• Take ownership of mobile CI/CD, testing strategies, and release cycles

• Drive technical innovation through exploration of new iOS features, Swift evolution, and emerging development tools

• Advocate for AI and automation adoption to enhance team productivity and code quality

About You

• 7+ years of professional iOS development experience, including experience in a leadership or senior technical role

• Expert in Swift, with deep knowledge of SwiftUI, Combine, and the latest iOS frameworks

• Strong experience in architecting scalable mobile systems and building apps from scratch

• Proven ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and define technical roadmaps

• Comfortable collaborating across engineering, product, and design to deliver impactful features

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Experience in fintech, insurtech, or telematics is a bonus

• Passionate about developer experience and productivity-particularly around automation, testing, and continuous delivery

• Curious and proactive about using AI tools to enhance engineering output and innovation

Benefits

• Private medical insurance

• Equity/share options

• Flexible hybrid working (1 day in-office)

• 25+ days holiday

• Opportunities to shape both product and team in a high-growth environment

We're an equal opportunity employer and we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.

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