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Company Summary
Sorenson Communications and its subsidiaries, SignVideo and Sign Language Interactions, are committed to connecting people every day by providing communication access 24/7/365. Our customers rely on us and our innovative technology to quickly deliver accuracy in every conversation. We are industry leaders because, in all our endeavors, our customers sense our passion, our care, and our commitment. This dedication extends to our workplace. Our employees are united and proud to be part of important human interactions and understand that everything we do to facilitate communication creates connections and enhances relationships between people.
Role Summary
We are seeking a skilled and innovative Mobile App Developer to join our dynamic technology team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications that support Sorenson’s mission of accessible communication solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver user-centric, scalable, and secure apps for both iOS and Android platforms. This role requires a strong foundation in mobile development frameworks, a keen eye for UI/UX, and a commitment to building innovative solutions that support the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
Job Title: Mobile App Developer
Hours/Contract: 37.5 hours per week/Full Time/Permanent/Hybrid
Reports to: Head of Product
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Job Start: ASAP
Application Closing Date: 29/06/2026
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. We will not be able to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Due to the volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide technical and team leadership in the design, implementation, and testing of high-performance, high-quality video communication applications for Android and iOS operating systems
- Deliver innovative solutions that increase application performance, usability, and fit for our target customers
- Knowledge of UX/UI design is essential and usage of Android and iOS design packages is a requirement
- Implement standards-based communication protocols and related technologies including XML, JSON, HTTP, and REST
- Provide attainable goals and time frames
- Drive standards-based architectures and supporting services
- Use of agile and rapid application development processes to speed engineering efforts
- Follow engineering best practices in a team environment to develop high-quality products including writing automated unit, component and feature level testing
- Contribute to the overall enterprise architecture and the development of product features
Travel Requirements
- Travel Requirements: Less than 25% to Glasgow
Education
- Minimum of a 4 Year / Bachelor’s Degree in CS, EE, or with excellent grades or equivalent experience
Experience
- 4+ years' experience developing state-of-the-art mobile applications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Essential
- Competent in Kotlin, Swift development, Objective-C
- Strong knowledge of native development for Android and iOS, including UX/UI
- Strong understanding of software algorithms, structures, and patterns
- Excellent object-oriented design and analysis skills
- Experience developing high-quality, multi-threaded applications
- Must possess good communication skills and be eager to work in a team environment with other dedicated engineers
Positive attitude and team player
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- Able to work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to achieve shared objectives
Desirable
- Experience with text, voice, or video communication applications
- Experience with conferencing protocols such as WebRTC and SIP
- Familiarity with IP networking and telephony experience a big plus
- Experience with video encoding/decoding
We can offer you:
- Vitality Private Health Insurance
- 32 days A/L (Including Bank holiday), increasing to 33 days after 2 years
- British Sign Language Level 1, 2 & 3
- Personal VRS & VRI Package
- We Care Service (paid time to volunteer)
