Question 1

How do I apply for this position?

Accepted Answer

You can apply directly at https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5425000934/apply?aztt=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJjaSI6ImVsazU3VjNFOEJHWXU1ajI4RUo3MmciLCJleHAiOjE3NjQwNjE2MTQsInRzIjoibm9uZSIsInR0Ijoib3RoZXIiLCJpYXQiOjE3NjM0NTY4MTR9.TrO16PR3h8eE4L5O_8b2sifalHz3apQgZ8Dymcvd-mM&v=238F97CAD087C0E960A0095D02401B811FB97EA2&se=&utm_source=workinstartups&utm_medium=referral.

Question 2

What does a Senior iOS Engineer do at Starling?

Accepted Answer

## Company Overview
Starling is a leading digital bank focused on fixing banking through technology. As a fully licensed UK bank, it combines a disruptive tech company culture with solid financial services. Starling employs over 3,000 people across its London, Southampton, Cardiff, and Manchester offices.

## Role Overview
Starling is seeking engineers at all levels, including Senior iOS Engineers, to join their technology team. The role involves building and enhancing a feature-rich mobile app used by millions of customers. Engineers are expected to contribute to a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on disruptive technology and customer-centric solutions. The company values self-driven individuals who take ownership and can work across teams.

## Responsibilities
* Build, design, ship, and maintain code for the iOS application.
* Collaborate with cross-functional feature teams.
* Contribute to the development of in-house tools and frameworks to enhance developer productivity and automation.
* Write robust, well-tested code focusing on reliability and user experience.
* Apply expertise in Swift, UIKit, and MVVM-C architecture.
* Prioritize security, Accessibility, and clean, maintainable code in all implementations.
* Share knowledge with colleagues and ensure process efficiency.

## Requirements
* Experience with Swift and UIKit concepts and components is a must.
* Understanding and prioritization of security when implementing features, fixing bugs, or making technical improvements.
* Focus on Accessibility and writing clean, maintainable code.
* Ability to take full ownership of tasks from building to shipping and maintenance.
* Experience with reactive programming (e.g., RxSwift) is a plus but not required.
* Familiarity with frameworks like SnapKit, Realm, Sourcery, SwiftGen, SwiftFormat, SwiftLint, and Danger is beneficial.

## Interview Process
The interview process is designed to be conversational and collaborative:
1. Initial chat with the Talent Team.
2. First Interview (~45 minutes).
3. Take-home technical test (no time limit).
4. Technical face-to-face interview (~1.5 hours).
5. Final Interview (~45 minutes).

## Benefits
* 25 days holiday plus public holidays, with options to buy/sell extra days.
* An extra day off for your birthday.
* 16 hours of paid volunteering time annually.
* Salary sacrifice and company-enhanced pension scheme.
* Life insurance (4x salary) and group income protection.
* Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth.
* Generous family-friendly policies.
* Referral bonus scheme.
* Perkbox membership for retail discounts and wellness.
* Access to Cycle to Work, gym partnerships, and Electric Vehicle leasing.

Question 3

What are the requirements for this Senior iOS Engineer position?

Accepted Answer

Required skills: iOS, Swift, Fintech, Hybrid Role, Mobile Development. Experience level: 8+ years.

Question 4

Is this Senior iOS Engineer position remote?

Accepted Answer

This position is located in Southampton.

Senior iOS Engineer

Starling

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Senior iOS Engineer

Starling

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