Bowerford Associates

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Bowerford Associates Reading, Oxfordshire
25/11/2025
Full time
I am searching for a permanent and remote working Lead iOS Developer / Lead Mobile App Developer for an exciting and growing technology focused business. The role is offered on a remote basis but you MUST be based in England/UK. You will play a significant role in both the design and implementation of our client's products, applications, tools and services, using native iOS languages, technologies and frameworks. Technology and innovation play a vital part of our customers future and working as a as a Lead iOS Developer / Lead Mobile App Developer you will be responsible for participating in regular technical sessions and talking to their community of iOS Developers about frameworks, tools, techniques and best practices. As one of the most senior iOS Developers and Engineers on the team, you will support the Head of Engineering by providing coaching to a discrete group of individuals. You will play a pivotal role in writing a low-level design for the services that need to be implemented. You will also take part occasionally with Architectural reviews within a wider group of Architectural professionals. About You To be successful as the Lead iOS Developer / Lead Mobile App Developer you will need extensive commercial iOS software development experience. You will also have the following experience: - Excellent knowledge of Swift, Swift UI and Swift Data including relevant framework design patterns and iOS native best practices. Knowledge of the most up to date versions of iOS native features, frameworks and tooling. Detailed knowledge of testing within Swift (both unit and integration). Detailed knowledge of logging frameworks and best practices around support and SDLC practices. A proven commercial history for not only developing sophisticated mobile applications in Swift & Swift UI, but how to ensure successful delivery of Apps within Apple Store and the reviewing process. The ability to understand and coach other members of the team about memory profiling, performance and code efficiencies towards cleaner application architecture when developing iOS native apps would be a distinct advantage. Lead iOS Developers / Lead iOS Engineers perform a vital role within our clients technical services and as such you are required to develop well engineered solutions, and you MUST be an effective communicator. We are also looking for skills in a mixture of the following: - The ability to write and understand feature tickets as part of a backlog or active sprint. Supporting Product Managers and the Head of Delivery / Head of Engineering in prioritising the work items and understanding how each ticket fits within an end-to-end use case. Able to effectively communicate design decisions with peers and take an active role within the lead software engineering forum. Able to manage and facilitate effective agile ceremonies such as daily scrum and planning. Able to communicate and demonstrate capabilities within an audience including senior stakeholders. About The Business Our client is a nationally recognised business who deliver award-winning solutions to a wide range of customers in diverse market sectors. Our client is immensely proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and they celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Collaboration is at the heart of what they do, and they take pride in coming together to achieve remarkable things. The role comes with a wide-range of benefits to support your well-being and career growth, including: Very Competitive Salary. Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 day's holiday plus bank holidays, with the option of adding up to 5 days additional unpaid leave days per year. Annual Lifestyle Allowance. Pension Scheme: Matched up to 6% for the first 3 years, and up to 10% thereafter. Private Health Insurance (Vitality). Group Income Protection Scheme. Charitable Fundraising. Cycle to Work and Gym Flex Schemes. Internal Coaching and Mentoring. Training and Career Progression. Family-Friendly Policies. Free Parking (if and when onsite). Please note, to be considered for this role you MUST be based in the UK and you MUST have the Right to Work long-term in England/UK without Company Sponsorship. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Bowerford Associates
20/11/2025
Full time
We are searching for a Head of IT for a prestigious international business based out of Plymouth , South Devon . The role is office-based so you will need to live within a commutable distance of Plymouth to be considered for the opportunity or you will be in a position to relocate to the area. You will be responsible for leading and managing the IT Department, including, infrastructure, systems administration, cybersecurity, applications, development and support teams. Other main duties will include: - Managing all IT Department staff and having budget ownership for IT operations, projects and digital transformation initiatives. Selecting vendors, managing procurement and all contracts that relate to IT services and systems. Overseeing all IT assets, licenses, and taking responsibility for technology lifecycle management. Developing and executing enterprise level IT strategy. Delivering large-scale IT projects. Driving innovation, enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring data security and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organisation. Taking responsibility for data protection and compliance ensuring relevant industry standards are implemented and maintained throughout the business. We are looking to speak with experienced Senior IT Leaders , people who have previously been responsible for developing and executing enterprise level IT and Telecoms strategy. This leadership role requires a balance of strategic vision and hands-on management, ensuring IT systems underpin design, engineering, production and all support functions within the business. Our ideal candidate will have experience of delivering large-scale IT projects and will have excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. You will be a strategic thinker with commercial awareness and the ability to translate business needs into technology solutions. Any experience of working within manufacturing environments would be an added bonus and any professional qualifications, including, ITIL , CISSP , PMP or similar, would be extremely useful. The role is offered with an extremely competitive salary and excellent benefits package in line with what would be expected for such an important Senior IT management role. This will all be discussed further when we speak! Please forward me you CV and we will arrange a confidential chat to discuss the role and client in more detail. Please note, to be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK without Company Sponsorship . Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Bowerford Associates Newton Abbot, Devon
18/03/2021
Seasonal
We are searching for a highly experienced and Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer, someone who is used to working for multi-site companies with a user-base of over 500 employees for a 12-month fixed-term project. You will have proven knowledge and implementation experience of the latest hardware and networking solutions and you will be required to advise, assist and train internal staff whilst helpin...... click apply for full job details