Lead Mobile Developer
Summary
Hands-on lead role building secure, mission-critical iOS and Android apps for government and defence programmes in London. You define mobile architecture, contribute to full-stack/cloud-connected development, drive Agile delivery, uphold security and quality standards, and mentor engineers in a regulated public-sector environment.
In this role you lead secure, mission-critical mobile development for government and defence programs, shaping architecture and delivery across iOS and Android. You collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, secure digital services and guide teams through the full software lifecycle. You will influence technical decisions and mentor engineers while working in a governed, regulated environment. This hands-on leadership position offers impact at scale within public sector programmes.
Responsibilities- Lead development of secure mobile apps for iOS and Android
- Define and implement architecture and design aligned with government standards
- Contribute to full stack development and integration with enterprise back-end services
- Drive delivery within Agile and Scrum environments
- Perform code reviews and uphold quality, security, and engineering standards
- Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring
- Engage with stakeholders across government and defence programmes
- Support continuous improvement and modern engineering practices
- Proven experience leading mobile development teams delivering enterprise-scale solutions
- Strong experience developing Android and iOS applications
- Expertise in software architecture and design for modern mobile apps
- Experience with full stack development and cloud-connected applications
- Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum delivery
- Experience in code review and quality assurance practices
- Proven technical leadership and mentoring abilities
- Experience in government, defence, public sector, or highly regulated environments
- Understanding of secure software development and security-by-design principles
- excellent communication
- mentoring
- stakeholder engagement
- iOS development
- Android development
- Software Architecture & Design