Senior iOS Engineer

Job Description

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. ScottishPower is the first integrated energy company in the UK to generate 100% green electricity. Our focus is on wind energy, smart grids and driving the change to a cleaner, electric future and we're investing over ??4m every working day to make this happen. We're committed to speeding up the transition to cleaner electric transport, improving air quality and over time, driving down bills.

Our Customer business provides energy to 5 million households and businesses across the UK and we've been voted best large energy supplier of the year for 2018. At ScottishPower we want to do the right thing for our customers. We believe in fair pricing and offer a choice of tariffs to suit customer needs. We offer products that help our customers control and protect the energy in their homes and the flexibility to help customers manage their energy accounts today, tomorrow and in the future

At ScottishPower, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

What you'll be doing

The position of iOS Developer sits within the Digital function of our Retail business, reporting to the Digital Development Manager. As an Android Developer within the Digital Team, you will be working in a small product squad alongside iOS developers, Backend developers, QA testers, Product Owners, Business Analysts and UX designers.

With app downloads in excess of 1 million, you have the potential to make a huge impact on our customer's digital experience. Our YourEnergy app is 100% Swift, built using a Model, View, View-Model (MVVM) architecture. We use coordinators to allow us to re-use view controllers.

We are looking for Mid-Senior level iOS developers with a passion for writing great code with customer's needs at the forefront of their mind. You'll recognise the need to write tested, clean and maintainable code alongside moving in a fast and agile environment.

You will be working in a small product squad alongside Android developers, Backend developers, QA testers, Product Owners, Business Analysts and UX designers. Your objectives will vary based on the squad, however we currently have a squad working on enhancing the ScottishPower UK app and other squads working on new products.

You will be required to assist the Digital Development Manager in:-

• Providing support to the development activities within the ScottishPower family of Digital platforms
• Strive to create visually appealing digital solutions that feature user-friendly design and clear navigation
• Work to create a process of frequent change and improvements across the Digital environment by using all your technical and creative skills
• Assessing the external and internal factors to maximise benefits and minimise risk to the business as appropriate
• Producing effective developments that create best in class customer propositions and interactions where appropriate
• Work in a collaborative manner with Analysts and Testers to collectively deliver to stakeholder requirements
• Contributing to the delivery of operational Digital objectives by making recommendations and carrying out technical activities as prescribed by the Digital Development Manager

What we're looking for

We are seeking a collaborative and enthusiastic iOS Developer who is willing to push boundaries to deliver innovative solutions utilising the latest technologies, whilst being open, sharing and not afraid to challenge the norm. Essential skills for the role are experience in:

• Swift
• Comfortable connecting to RESTful APIs without using third party
  frameworks
• Comfortable with SwiftUI/Storyboards/Nibs/Autolayout/Size classes
• Familiarity with versioning tools (E.g. Git or SVN)
• Familiar with App Store release process (provisioning profiles, certificates etc)
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum processes
• Familiarity of RXJava/Reactive programming
• Experience with debugging tools
• Experience/familiarity of Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery, with test driven development and writing of UI tests would be an advantage

What's in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow. That's why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• Count us in - pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to 'nudge' financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we're at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over ??6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.

ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.