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iOS Developer – Feast Team at The Guardian
At Guardian, join a dynamic and diverse global organisation that produces fearless, investigative journalism while holding power to account. Our team—comprised of award-winning journalists, innovative commercial talent, and leading digital minds—fosters an inclusive culture and supports career growth through training and development.
We are seeking an iOS Developer to join our Feast team. The Feast app delivers the best recipe experience, curating exclusive dishes from top chefs while enriching users with thousands of seasonal recipes. Our mission is to create a premium, personalised cooking companion that sparks discovery, inspires culinary exploration, and enhances daily life.
For more about working in our Product & Engineering department at the Guardian, explore our dedicated site: The Guardian Engineering or their blog: The Guardian Engineering Blog
About the Role
- Build, test, and maintain major features and existing functionality in the Feast app.
- Code primarily in Swift and SwiftUI, applying expertise across the entire codebase.
- Collaborate with iOS developers, UX/UI designers, editorial staff, and commercial teams to align technology with user needs.
- Participate actively in key team decision-making processes, balancing both product vision and technical feasibility.
- Engage in peer code reviews to uphold high-quality coding standards and application integrity.
- Drive innovation through daily work and through our regular hack days (dedicated innovation time).
About You
This role attracts technology-obsessed creative thinkers who excel in solving problems elegantly. Whether you’re passionate about journalism or eagerly looking to innovate within it, your relevance will be judged by the quality of your solutions and your craft. You must:
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- Be a guided problem solver with a clear passion for iOS development.
- Possess substantial personal or professional experience—ideally commercial—building, testing, and shipping iOS apps.
- Have advanced Swift knowledge, including modern frameworks like SwiftUI, and demonstrate expertise in clean, functional iOS architecture.
- Make judicious technology choices, selecting tools and libraries based on their appropriateness rather than novelty.
- Care deeply about code quality and consistent, maintainable coding style.
We encourage applications from underrepresented groups in UK media and tech. Inclusivity is a key value at Guardian.
About the Workplace
We operate in a hybrid model: one day per week at our Kings Cross office; four days remotely. Transparency in remuneration is our principle. The salary for this role is £62,000.
We proudly offer a culture that values, respects, and embraces diversity—supported by fair career development opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background. Flexible working policies align with our values.
Are you experiencing a disability, health condition, or chronic illness? If so, please indicate any flexible working requests or accessibility needs during your application process; our dedicated recruitment liaison (James, via james.dyer@theguardian.com) stands ready to assist you—a discussion may allow us to tailor the process to your needs.
How to Apply
To apply for this position:
- Upload your latest CV via our application site.
- Required technical question: Answer a brief question about Feast within five minutes. (UUID: CSF-5QLX for form reference if necessary.)
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Closing date: 15th July 2026.
Benefits
Guardian employees enjoy a enriched package, including:
Leave & Wellbeing
- 30 days annual leave (minimum) + £160 lion 伊甸园彩虹 阅 (purchaseable additional 5 days).
- Pension contributions: up to 8–12% matched by your 5% contribution, ages depending.
- Two volunteering days/year and generous payroll-giving support.
Health & Insurance
- Private healthcare, life insurance, income protection, eye tests, and optional dental insurance.
Parental & Special Leave
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, or shared parental leave.
- Supportive policies for IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans rights.
Health & Fitness
- Elite private gym membership and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Free yoga and pilates classes, with collaboratively planned schedule.
Catering & Office
- Scenic Regent Canal views from our dedicated canteen, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Learning & Development
- Broad professional growth opportunities, from internal mentoring to full-time vocational courses and apprenticeships.
Culture & Wellbeing
Belonging Matters Guardian champions diverse perspectives through employee forums and systemic inclusivity; we’re the first major UK media organisation to achieve B Corp status.
Our employee assistance program and prioritised support framework provide tailored joint for mental health, career advice, counselling, and financial guidance.
We strive to create an inclusive work environment, and by doing so we ensure equal opportunities for all Guardians.
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