Lead Mobile Developer

Lead Mobile Developer

2 days a week on-site in London

£600-£630 inside IR35

Requires Active BPSS Clearance

The Opportunity

We are looking for a

Lead Mobile Developer

to play a key role in delivering secure, mission-critical digital services within the

UK Government and Defence sector . Working across complex programmes, you will lead the design, development and deployment of mobile solutions for both

iOS and Android

platforms, ensuring they meet the highest standards of security, scalability and performance.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a strong technical background, the ability to influence architectural decisions, and experience guiding development teams through the full software delivery life-cycle.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development of secure mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms.

Define and implement robust

software architecture and design

strategies aligned with government standards and best practices.

Contribute to

full stack development

activities, integrating mobile solutions with enterprise platforms and back-end services.

Drive successful delivery within

Agile and Scrum

environments.

Conduct

code reviews

and enforce quality, security, and engineering standards.

Provide

technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring

to development teams.

Engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders across government and defence programmes.

Support continuous improvement initiatives and the adoption of modern engineering practices.

Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience leading mobile development teams delivering enterprise-scale solutions.

Strong commercial experience developing applications for both

Android and iOS .

Expertise in

Software Architecture & Design

for modern mobile applications.

Experience with

Full Stack Development

and cloud-connected applications.

Strong understanding of

Agile & Scrum Delivery

methodologies.

Demonstrable experience in

Code Review & Quality Assurance

practices.

Proven ability in

Technical Leadership & Mentoring .

Experience working within

government, defence, public sector, or highly regulated environments .

Understanding of secure software development and security-by-design principles.

Desirable Experience

Active

SC Clearance .

Experience delivering solutions into MOD, central government, or defence organisations.

Knowledge of cloud-native technologies and DevOps practices.

Experience working within secure or classified environments.

What We're Looking For

A technically strong leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on development.

Someone passionate about delivering secure digital services that make a real impact.

An excellent communicator who can work effectively with stakeholders across complex government programmes.

A mentor who enjoys developing high-performing engineering teams.

To learn more, please do reach out to Jess Walrond at Sanderson Government and Defence at

Reasonable Adjustments:

• Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
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