App Engineering Lead

App Engineering Lead | Bristol (Hybrid) | £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits

I’m working with a leading UK organisation looking for an App Engineering Lead to take ownership of their mobile platform and lead a talented team building high-quality customer-facing applications.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll shape the technical direction for iOS and Android, drive engineering standards, and deliver scalable, modern mobile experiences integrated with core business systems.

The role:

• Lead and mentor a team of mobile engineers

• Own technical design and architecture for mobile applications

• Set direction across iOS and Android platforms

• Work closely with Product, UX, and wider engineering teams

• Drive best practices across CI/CD, testing, and delivery

• Champion modern frameworks and emerging technologies

• Ensure scalable integrations with backend and third-party services

What they’re looking for:

• Strong experience building iOS and Android applications

• Previous experience as a Tech Lead, Lead Engineer, or Engineering Manager

• Flutter or React Native experience desirable

• Experience with B2C / customer-facing mobile apps

• Strong understanding of APIs, integrations, and mobile architecture

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

• Passion for mentoring and building high-performing teams

What’s in it for you:

• Annual bonus

• Hybrid working (Bristol)

• Strong pension and holiday allowance

• Enhanced family leave

• Wellbeing and healthcare benefits

• Share scheme and additional perks

This is a great opportunity to own and evolve a large-scale mobile platform while leading a growing engineering function.