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Senior Software Engineer - Mobile

Post Office Ltd -
London

Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Waterfall
Kanban
Data structures
iOS
Git
Android
UI design
SQL
AWS
Distributed systems
SDKs
Software development
Android development
React Native

Full job description

Summary

Grade: 3A
Reporting Line: Digital Engineering Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: London/Remote

What to expect

The Senior Software Engineer is a key member of the Digital team, responsible for contributing to the delivery of functional objectives, always modelling the Post Office behaviours, and demonstrating a Postmaster first mindset. Acting as a trusted advisor, the Software Engineer will share their expertise in web development, demonstrating best practice across Digital delivery.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering and supporting the Post Office’s mobile digital estate. This includes leading the development of Android-based tablet applications used across Post Office branches to enhance in-branch operations and customer service and the Android/iOS Mobile Travel App. Reporting directly to the Digital Development Lead, you’ll help to drive multiple complex projects in a cloud-native environment, mentor junior developers, and ensure the reliability and scalability of mobile solutions.

What we can do for you

Now, more than ever, we understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed throughout our organisation. Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

27.5 days annual leave that increases with tenure

Up to 18% on target bonus opportunity

Car allowance

Generous pension contribution

Life assurance

Income protection after 12 months service

Full support from our employee assistance programme and access to our employee benefits platform

Ever-evolving learning and development opportunities

Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. We actively foster an inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions from all colleagues. We hold the belief that Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are not just vital but fundamental to our success and growth. Our priority lies in shaping a business that mirrors the diverse communities we reach, truly making Post Office 'Everybody's Business'. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and celebrate the differences among our people, ensuring that our practices reflect our dedication to inclusivity and equal representation for all.

What you’ll need to succeed

Experience and professional working knowledge in primarily designing a mobile experience for variable screen sizes in variable versions of Android for mobile and tablet.
Excellent knowledge of the following technologies is required: Android and React Native.
Strong knowledge of Android SDK, Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
Proficient in Google's Android design principles, interface guidelines and code versioning tools, such as Git
Proficiency in iOS and Android native development concepts
Experience of cloud-native micro-services and distributed systems (ideally AWS)
Experience of full-stack software development principles, architecture and conventions
Strong understanding of data structures and architectures, using relational and/or non-relational database approaches with the ability to query using SQL
Experience and understanding of CI/CD pipelines
Experience of release processes and governance
Experience of a wide range of SLDC methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile Scrum, Kanban, behavioural-driven development (BDD), and continuous integration

About us

Post Office is a community staple. We’re trusted. We’re relatable. We’re reliable. We’re steeped in tradition. But we’re on a journey of transformation. We’re focused on the future and working at pace to compete in a digital world to provide the same, personalised experience we’ve always been proud of – and we need fresh talent to help make it possible.

We’re looking for people to come to Post office to re-imagine. Authentic people who rise to big challenges and make big changes. We all have a genuine duty of care for the people we serve – a purpose that guides us forward, no matter what. We’re looking for people who share in that purpose and show that now, and moving forwards, Post Office truly is Everybody’s Business.

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