Junior iOS Developer

If you'd like to work for one of the UK's leading mobile app companies, we want to hear from you!

About Agant

Agant Ltd. is a leading mobile app development company based in Leamington Spa. Following the success of our many award-winning apps, we are expanding our development team further. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small and dynamic team where your input will make a real difference.

About the role

The role of Junior iOS Developer is to work on a number of app development projects for a variety of clients. You will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery according to the agreed project specification. The role includes project testing and providing user support. Training, mentoring and supervision will be provided.

Key duties and responsibilities

Development
  • Developing iOS apps in Objective-C
  • Developing usable application interfaces and testing these with users
  • Developing for other platforms in Java / HTML as required

Project testing
  • Involvement in hands-on project testing

Project delivery
  • Ensuring that the technical delivery of projects is completed on time, on budget and to a high quality
  • Keeping the Project Manager informed of project status and progress

General
  • Working towards continuous improvement and focussing on efficient processes and procedures
  • Actively seeking and communicating ways to improve project delivery

User support
  • Providing second-line user support by email for client projects as required

Competencies required

Desire to learn
  • Shows a keen desire to learn
  • Has an enquiring mind
  • Takes responsibility for self development
  • Invests time in reviewing relevant websites and publications to expand learning

Problem solving
  • Is able to effectively identify, evaluate and solve problems but is not afraid to ask for help when needed

Quality
  • Displays an understanding of the need for usable and aesthetically pleasing interface design
  • Shows a real commitment to delivering the highest standard and quality of service at all times
  • Takes pride in achieving excellent quality work on a daily basis

Time management
  • Is able to prioritise workload and make the best use of available time
  • Manages time effectively under pressure and works to tight deadlines

Communication
  • Is clear and concise in written and oral communication

Experience and Qualifications Required

The ideal candidate will be a strong Developer with proven experience and should possess a genuine passion for their work. They will be educated to degree level or equivalent.

Experience of the following is desirable -
  • iPhone and iPad app development
  • Experience with the iOS platform
  • Xcode (from use on iOS or Apple Mac related development work)
  • Objective-C (including ability to optimise coding to address challenges such as memory management issues)
  • Cocoa Touch
  • Object Oriented Design (OOD) and application architecture
  • Knowledge of Apple's "Human Interface Guidelines" for iOS apps
  • Code optimisation and debugging skills
  • Software version control systems (Git)
  • Design and Photoshop skills
  • SQL
  • OpenGL ES
  • Core Animation
  • Android development
  • XHTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • XML / XPath / xQuery

Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

This role is subject to a three-month probationary period.

Salary

£16,000 - £20,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Apply

If you'd like to apply for this role, please send your CV and a covering letter to jobs@agant.com.