Staff iOS Engineer

At Plum, we're on a mission to maximise wealth for all. We’re making saving money effortless and turning investing into something everyone can do

Our journey began back in 2017, when we became one of the first to use artificial intelligence and automation to simplify personal finance. Fast forward to today, and we've already helped people save £2 billion across 10 European markets.

Named the UK's fastest-growing fintech in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50, our success is down to the passion and dedication of our diverse team. Based in our London, Athens and Nicosia offices, 180 talented people work together to empower people to do more with their money. And now, the team is growing!

The Team and the Role

We’re looking for a a customer-focussed Staff iOS Engineer to join our engineering team in Athens. Plum has been featured multiple times by Apple, has been named App of the Day and currently rated 4.7 stars with 21,000 ratings. You'll be building Plum on iOS from its early days, giving our current and prospective customers a more intimate way to interact with their money.

Our Engineering Approach

We value good engineering principles, imagination, quirkiness and healthy curiosity. We take a conservative approach to using external frameworks and we aspire to write simple, well-tested code, delivered in rapid iterations.

How We Work

We work in "squads" – Our squads are mission driven and include Product Managers, Designers, Backend and Mobile engineers, aiming to develop and maintain products, services and tools towards an unforgettable user experience, as well as aiding any related operations from Plum’s side. Squads are organised into Pillars which align with our different strategic business areas. We trust massively on data driven, well informed squads that own their work.

As a Staff iOS Engineer, you will also be a part of a Mobile engineering team, a team consisting of Mobile Product Engineers who share the same vision and passion of building an exceptional mobile team that will help people be financially better off.

What we look for

Technical knowledge is critical but we are a startup treading in uncharted territory so attitude is even more important. We're looking for people that like uncertainty and want to figure out how to do things that haven’t been done before. You're a true team player and inherently positive. Where others see problems, you see solutions. You also:

• have 8+ years of professional iOS development experience

• have a strong understanding of the iOS SDK and its frameworks
• are well versed in Swift and up-to-date with the latest changes
• are proficient in writing robust, testable code with a comprehensive understanding of the testing pyramid
• have extensive experience in shipping and iterating upon apps in the App Store
• work closely with UI/UX designers to create engaging interfaces and collaborate with backend teams to integrate APIs.
• proactively take ownership and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and across the iOS function, designers, and product managers
• have product acumen, are able to you understand the value and impact of your work
• engage in code reviews, pair programming, and other collaborative practices to ensure high-quality app development and professional grow of other engineers
• proactively identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies across the iOS technology stack, and take the initiative to drive or enable others to drive necessary improvements.

Fist-bumps if you have 👊

• Experience in continuous delivery of high quality iOS app
• Experience with backend technologies
• Experience with The Composable Architecture, SwiftUI and Combine
• Experience with E2E testing and the positive impact on quality and user experience
• Bias to action, breaking inefficiencies and elevate the quality of iOS engineering

What to Expect from Our Hiring Process

At Plum, we value a lot the time you devote to the hiring process, this is why we are always trying to make the process as fast and smooth as possible.

1. 30 min. Call with our Talent Acquisition Team. So we understand better your career plan, tell you more about Plum and the role. ⚙️
2. 45 min. Call with our Engineering Lead. Brief technical discussion about the role and your skills. 🏄
3. Task. You will be given a task for us to better to understand your skills. No hard deadlines! 🕹️
4. Team Interviews
   a. Call with two people from our iOS team. We'll go over the task and introduce you to your future colleagues and to get a glimpse of Plum's culture. 🧬
   b. Call with a Product and Engineering Manager for you to understand the business and envision yourself as part of Plum.
5. Offer 💸

Plum's Perks

• We're all in this together! Own part of the company through stock options 💷
• Annual training budget
• Private Health & Life Insurance
• Free Plum Premium subscription (normally £9.99 a month).
• Free parking slots
• Flexible approach to remote working, though we encourage at least 2-3 days a week in our beautiful office in Athens for optimal collaboration
• 25 days holiday a year, excluding public holidays (34 in total)
• Employee referral scheme up to €4000
• 45 days work from anywhere
• Team breakfast on Tuesdays and team lunch on Thursdays in the office, as well as a plentiful supply of fruit, snacks and coffee
• 1 day paid leave for volunteering, supporting you giving back to society
• 2 weeks paid sabbatical after four years of service
• Enhanced parental leave
• Team trip to secret destinations once a year ✈️
• Great office location in the heart of Athens (Syntagma square), with an amazing view!
• A vibe that’s 🦄🌈💯

If you think this sounds like a bit of you then don’t hesitate to get in touch!

Thanks,

Plum Τeam 💜

*Plum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plum does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.