Job Description
App Engineering Lead | Bristol (Hybrid) | £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits
I’m working with a leading UK organisation looking for an App Engineering Lead to take ownership of their mobile platform and lead a talented team building high-quality customer-facing applications.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll shape the technical direction for iOS and Android, drive engineering standards, and deliver scalable, modern mobile experiences integrated with core business systems.
The role:
• Lead and mentor a team of mobile engineers
• Own technical design and architecture for mobile applications
• Set direction across iOS and Android platforms
• Work closely with Product, UX, and wider engineering teams
• Drive best practices across CI/CD, testing, and delivery
• Champion modern frameworks and emerging technologies
• Ensure scalable integrations with backend and third-party services
What they’re looking for:
• Strong experience building iOS and Android applications
• Previous experience as a Tech Lead, Lead Engineer, or Engineering Manager
• Flutter or React Native experience desirable
• Experience with B2C / customer-facing mobile apps
• Strong understanding of APIs, integrations, and mobile architecture
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Passion for mentoring and building high-performing teams
What’s in it for you:
• Annual bonus
• Hybrid working (Bristol)
• Strong pension and holiday allowance
• Enhanced family leave
• Wellbeing and healthcare benefits
• Share scheme and additional perks
This is a great opportunity to own and evolve a large-scale mobile platform while leading a growing engineering function.