Location: Salford - Dock House, hybrid (1 day per week in the office)

We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

Purpose Of The Role

We are looking for Senior iOS Software Engineers to join the iPlayer Mobile team. BBC iPlayer is one of the UK's most well-known and loved brands, and we're looking for passionate team members to join our collaborative, cross-discipline, agile teams. As a Senior Software Engineer for the iPlayer Mobile team, you will have a leading role in an engineering team that delivers an intuitive and engaging streaming experience to millions of audience members every day.

To be successful in this role, you will need a good understanding of object-oriented programming, clean architecture, and test-driven development. We usually work in Swift/Objective-C (iOS), so experience with these languages and the mobile ecosystem is essential.

We are a small, self-organising, and highly collaborative team of engineers, testers, UX designers, technical architects, and product owners. We value our engineers, offering regular training and development opportunities, as well as '10% time'—allowing dedicated time for self-improvement, learning, and innovation.

We take the time to reflect and improve on how we're working via team retrospectives and mentoring. We're a hard-working team who are supportive, care about each other, and promote a healthy work-life balance with opportunities for flexible working hours and a friendly working environment.

You will have a real opportunity to influence the future of BBC iPlayer and make it the indispensable video destination for all of the UK public.

Interview Process

1. A values-based interview (approximately 60 mins).
2. A coding assessment, with information provided prior to the interview for preparation (approximately 60 mins).

Key Responsibilities and Impact

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to break down product requirements into technical deliverables.
• Contribute to the technical implementation of product features, including pair programming.
• Advocate for and follow engineering best practices within the team.
• Ensure high-quality, fit-for-purpose, and thoroughly tested engineering output.
• Drive continuous team improvement through fast feedback loops.
• Share knowledge within the team and across iPlayer.
• Support recruitment and training of new team members.

Benefits

Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis. Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack.

We Value Diversity

We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, and/or belief.

We are a disability confident employer. If you need adjustments or access requirements for the interview or role, please contact us via email.

Required Skills

• Strong iOS development experience with a solid understanding of architecture and design principles.
• Proficiency in Swift and SwiftUI, with working knowledge of Objective-C and UIKit.
• Deep understanding of object-oriented programming and decoupled design.
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Proficiency in version control systems like Git.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to evolving requirements.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Continuous Integration/Deployment.
• Web services integration (REST, JSON).
• Knowledge of Amazon Web Services.
• Experience building accessible applications.
• Mentoring and coaching junior team members.

Salary

£65,000 - £73,000 depending on skills, knowledge, and experience.