About Us
Transreport is a technology company focusing onimproving the passenger experience across multiple transport modesand geographies. As an organisation with its roots in UK RailTransreport has developed groundbreaking technologies to improvethe health and safety of transport employees and passengers alikewhilst ensuring that the customer experience is central to howtransport operators deliver their services.
AtTransreport we develop innovative technology solutions that maketravel accessible for all. We are a young and driven teampassionate about our mission to develop technology that positivelyimpacts society by working towards a much more equal travelexperience for all.
We are well backed by twoleading VC organisations and we have also won financial awards fromthe Department of Transport in recognition of the innovation we arebringing to the UK transport sector.
We arelooking for a Senior Software Engineer who specialises in iOSdevelopment and is passionate about creating innovative accessiblesolutions that meet the needs of our users. The ideal candidatewill have a proven track record of designing and developinghighquality iOS apps with a strong focus on accessibility andusability. They will have experience implementing good practicesand guidelines to ensure the highest standards of accessibility andwill be committed to staying uptodate with the latest trends inaccessibility technology. In addition to technical expertise theideal candidate should demonstrate great communication skills anability to collaborate within crossfunctional teams and haveexperience mentoring other team members.
If youare a Senior Software Engineer with a focus on accessibility and acommitment to creating accessible solutions we encourage you toapply.
Join us on an exciting journey and becomea member of our growing team.
Ourculture
Key aspects of ourculture here at Transreport:
• Open andtransparent we share knowledge & experience and encourageeveryone to contribute so we can all learn together.
• We actively encouragement and supportselfdevelopment
• We listen respectfullyensuring everyones opinions are equally heard and carefullyconsidered
• We all work together collaboratingeffectively across teams departments and locations.
• We strive for bestpractice in all we do:treating our clients fairly and communicating transparently acrosscolleagues associates and businesspartners
Tasks
Aboutthe Role
Location:UK
Salary:52k80k
We are seeking SeniorSoftware Engineers to join our team and develop native iOS appsthat can be integrated with our APIs and ecosystem.
As a member of the team your mainresponsibilities will be to:
• Designing and developing advancedapplications for the iOS/iPadOS platform that meet high standardsof accessibility usability and performance with a focus on bothconsumerfacing apps and apps for transport staff.
• Collaborating closely with our product anddesign teams to translate user needs and business requirements intotechnical specifications and implement them in code with a strongemphasis on accessibility as a critical component of our apps.
• Writing clean welldocumented and welltestedcode for robustness and scalability with a focus on accessibilitystandards such as WCAG 2.1 and Apples Human Interface Guidelines.You will work closely with our QA team to develop and executecomprehensive test plans to ensure the quality and performance ofour apps.
• Guiding and mentoring thedevelopment team to improve development efficiency and ensure thatour codebase is maintainable and extensible.
• Implementing good practices for code qualityversion control continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) anddeployment.
• Staying uptodate with the latestiOS technologies and trends evaluating and implementing new toolsand techniques to improve our development process accessibility andtesting practices.
• Your work will be crucialin creating inclusive applications that support disabled and olderpeople to have accessible journeys. We are committed toprioritising the diverse needs of all users and creatingapplications that are accessible and userfriendly foreveryone.
Requirements
AboutYou
We expect youto:
• At least 5 years ofproven experience as an iOS Developer with a track record ofdelivering highquality accessibleapps.
• Proficiency in Swift and other relevantiOS technologies such as UIKit Core Data and CoreAnimation.
• Good expertise in some classiclibraries such as Alamofire Kingfisher andRxSwift.
• A good understanding of iOSaccessibility and usability guidelines such as VoiceOver andexperience implementing them incode.
• Experience with Programmatic UIframeworks such as SnapKit or Auto Layout to create responsiveadaptive user interfaces.
• Experience with CI/CDtools such as CircleCI and Fastlane to automate the build test anddeployment process.
• Experience working withremote data via REST and JSON and integrating thirdpartyAPIs.
The following arenot essential but would be wellreceived by us in respect to thisrole:
• An understandingof the general mobile landscape including frameworks architecturesand emerging technologies and a dedication to staying uptodate withthe latest trends and good practices.
• Greatcommunication and collaboration skills with the ability to workeffectively with crossfunctional teams including product ownersdesigners and QA engineers.
• Experience workingwith agile methodologies and software development good practicessuch as Scrum Kanban and TestDriven Development(TDD).
• Strong problemsolving skills andattention to detail with the ability to debug complex issues andoptimizeperformance.
Benefits
• Privatemedical insurance for you and your kids after the probationaryperiod
• Tech & CycleScheme
• Company PensionScheme
• Free Flu Jab for you and your familymembers
• 20 days holiday per annum plus UK BankHolidays
• 10 days nonconsecutive sick leave withfull payment per annum
• Flexible working hoursand fully remote working mode arrangement to promote worklifebalance
• Discretionary Bonus (Dependent uponorganisational and individualperformance)
• Upscaling and trainingopportunities assisting you to stay up to date and explore newskills
• A collaborative and inclusive workenvironment that values diversity andteamwork
• Unique policies that value diversityand inclusion including volunteering policy so you can pursueexternal interests
• Opportunities for growth andadvance your career within the company or switch betweentechnologies and projects
• Mentorship programwhere senior software engineers are paired with other members ofthe team to provide guidance and support.
• Abudget for learning resources courses and books to support yourcontinuous learning and growth within the company after theprobationaryperiod
ApplicationProcess
Our application process isdesigned to give you the opportunity to showcase your skills andexperience and learn more about our company and culture. Heres whatyou can expect:
• CVreview: after receiving your application we willreview your CV and cover letter to assess your qualifications andexperience.
• Screeningcall: if we believe that you are a good fit for therole we will schedule a 30 minute screening call to discuss yourexperience qualifications and interest in theposition.
• Codingchallenge: you will be given a 1.5hour codingchallenge to complete at your convenience. The coding challengewill test your technical skills and ability to solve problems usingiOS technologies. We encourage you to spend as much time as youneed to polish the solution to your satisfaction. Once you havecompleted the coding challenge you will have the opportunity tosubmit your solution and receive feedback from ourteam.
• Communicationsession: if you pass the coding challenge we willschedule a 1hour communication session to evaluate yourcommunication and collaboration skills. During this session youwill have the opportunity to learn more about our company andculture and ask any questions you mayhave.
• Negotiationstage: if the communication session is successful wewill enter into the negotiation stage where we will discusscompensation and other details of the joboffer.
We acknowledge thatprospective candidates may have reservations about applying for arole if they dont meet all the requirements or have experienced anextended career break. However we want to assure you that if youbelieve you are wellsuited for the position and can demonstratetransferable experience we strongly encourage you to apply. Pleasedont let the absence of a few checkboxes discourage you fromseizing this opportunity.
We wholeheartedlywelcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and career paths. Yourqualifications and potential are highly valued and respected by ourcompany. We actively seek applicants who can make meaningfulcontributions to our teams success.
Guaranteed InterviewScheme
We are a disability confidentemployer and welcome applications from disabled candidates. Werecognise that some candidates may require reasonable adjustmentsduring the interview process and are committed to making theseadjustments where needed.
Our goal is to createan inclusive and accessible workplace for all and we value yourunique perspective. We offer disabled applicants the option ofrequesting that their application is considered under the terms ofour Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). To be invited to interviewor assessment under this scheme you mustshow
• in your supporting statementsthat you meet the minimum criteria for therole.
• Simply complete the following declarationquestion
I consider myself to have adisability as defined above and I would like to apply under theGuaranteed Interview Scheme.
If you do not wishto apply under the GIS but do require us to make reasonableadjustments at interview then please let us know what thoseadjustments will be.
A request under theGuaranteed Interview Scheme does not guarantee you a job. Atinterview the best candidate will be offered thepost.
We are committed to ensuring accessibilityfor all candidates. If you require the job description in analternative format please dont hesitate to reach out tous
