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Head of App Development
Head of App Development
Location: UK Industry: Medical Cannabis / Healthcare
Releaf Dispensary Ltd is a pioneering medical cannabis clinic providing high-quality, safe, and effective cannabis-based products. Headquartered in the UK, we aim to enhance the quality of life for our patients through cutting-edge solutions and patient service. Our mission is to put patients back in control of their health journey—we believe alternative treatments can transform lives.
About the Role
Releaf is seeking an experienced Head of App Development to lead the strategy, architecture, and delivery of our native iOS and Android applications. This hands-on leadership role requires someone with expertise in building and scaling consumer-facing health or wellness apps, as well as the ability to translate complex clinical and patient data into simple, trustworthy mobile experiences.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Ownership of the app roadmap, from technical architecture to App Store/Google Play release.
- Deep integration with health and wearable data, including:
- Apple HealthKit, Apple Health app, and Apple Watch data (e.g., activity, heart rate, sleep).
- Android Health Connect and Wear OS for feature parity.
- Collaboration with Product, Design, Clinical, and Data Protection teams to ensure features align with healthcare regulations while being intuitive and patient-friendly.
- Overseeing app performance, stability, CI/CD, security, and release management.
- Staying ahead of Apple/Google platform changes (e.g., HealthKit, Health Connect, privacy frameworks).
- Contributing to wider tech strategy as a senior engineering leader.
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You’ll work closely with designers and a team of over 20 developers to build a user-driven, clinically sound health app.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead the technical strategy, development, and roadmap for Releaf’s iOS/Android apps.
- Drive the design and implementation of health data features (e.g., HealthKit integration, sleep/activity tracking).
- Ensure cross-platform consistency between Apple and Android health experiences.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to validate clinical safety and regulatory compliance.
- Manage end-to-end app lifecycle, including App Store/PlayStore submissions and releases.
- Define engineering best practices for testing, CI/CD, code review, and security.
- Monitor platform updates and advise the business on their impact.
- Contribute to strategic tech leadership within the engineering team.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Requirements
- Proven leadership in native iOS/Android app development, ideally with experience as a senior or lead engineer before moving into management.
- Hands-on experience with Apple HealthKit, Apple Health, and Apple Watch data (e.g., reading/visualising heart rate, activity rings, sleep).
- Strong grasp of Android Health Connect and Wear OS for comparable health features.
- Portfolio or apps you’ve built (for UI/UX/functionality review).
- Mobile UI/UX expertise, particularly in presenting health data clearly and actionably.
- Experience managing the entire app lifecycle (App Store/PlayStore submissions, versions, and maintenance).
- Track record of building high-performing engineering teams.
- Comfort working in a regulated environment with knowledge of UK GDPR/data protection and patient privacy.
- Ability to translate technical decisions for non-technical stakeholders.
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Desirable Qualifications
- Background in healthcare, digital health, or regulated consumer products.
- Swift/SwiftUI (iOS) or Kotlin/Jetpack Compose (Android) expertise (to review architecture).
- Experience with remote patient monitoring or chronic condition management apps.
- Familiarity with clinical safety standards (e.g., UKCA/MHRA, IEC 62304).
- Past collaboration with clinical teams to validate health-related features.
Why Join Releaf?
We’re a fast-growing team that values support, respect, and employee development. As the ideal candidate, you’ll thrive in an environment where you can take ownership, roll up your sleeves, and shape the future of digital healthcare.
Benefits include:
- Flexible working hours.
- Personalised training and development opportunities.
- Private health insurance and Employee Assistance Programmes.
- Access to employee perks and Releaf staff patient benefits.
Application Process
- Start with a remote, informal meeting.
- Complete a written technical test.
We’re an inclusive employer and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds. If you need adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.
At Releaf, we believe diverse teams build better businesses. We’re committed to an inclusive environment where everyone’s contributions are valued. If you’d like to discuss accessibility or accommodations, we’re happy to help.
Apply now—let’s put patients back in control of their health.
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