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Mobile App Developer – IOS and Android

  • Sheffield, Manchester, Leeds, Hybrid

Website Nimble Approach

In this role, you will be instrumental in building secure, accessible, and user-centric mobile applications that deliver critical services to millions of citizens. You will work within an agile, cross-functional team, taking ownership of the end-to-end mobile development lifecycle across both major platforms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain high-performance, reusable, and reliable native applications for both iOS and Android.
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver seamless user experiences.
  • Ensure code quality, security, and strict adherence to government digital accessibility standards (WCAG/GDS).
  • Implement automated testing and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

What We’re Looking For

  • Dual-Platform Expertise: Proven commercial experience developing native applications for both iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin/Java).
  • Tech Stack: Strong understanding of mobile UI design principles, RESTful APIs, and mobile architecture patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture).
  • Engineering Best Practices: Solid experience with Git, agile methodologies, and test-driven development (TDD).
  • Public Sector Fit: A strong commitment to building inclusive, accessible technology. (Prior experience working with UK government or public sector clients is a strong plus).
  • Clearances: Must be eligible for standard UK security clearances (e.g., BPSS or SC).

What We Offer

  • Impactful Work: The opportunity to shape digital services that impact thousands of users across the UK.
  • Collaborative Culture: A supportive, tight-knit environment where knowledge sharing and continuous learning are highly valued.
  • Professional Growth: Dedicated training budgets and pathways to develop your technical skills and consultancy expertise.
  • Flexible Working: A hybrid working model tailored to balance client needs with your personal well-being.

To apply for this job please visit careers.nimbleapproach.com.