Technology at Unite Students

We`re all about creating a Home for Success for our students, using technology and data to empower them to find their home, their tribe and have a great stay with us through their studies.

Fast Paced. Innovative. Curious. Inspiring. Inclusive. Providing a home for 74,000 students in more than 170 buildings, the success of our customers, colleagues and partnerships are the measure of our work; we take our goals seriously, knocking them out of the park whilst having fun and helping each other grow. Prop-tech is an exciting sector and youll be part of a team that is redefining the end-to-end experience for our customers and introducing new ways to add value through products, technology and data. Our ambition is to run the best platforms and experiences in the sector and were investing in people and technology. Building an inclusive team that is diverse is essential- it`s what makes us, uS. We`re passionate about building a team that respects, celebrates, and thrives from, the different experiences diversity of thought can bring. Whether you`re interested in Marketing, Digital, CRM, Property Maintenance, Robotics and Automation, DevOps, Cloud and Data Engineering, Smart Building and IOT - or all of it! - there`s a place for you in our Technology Team. We`re here to make a difference across the board.

What you`ll be doing

The Mobile Engineering Lead will be a knowledgeable, proactive self-starter with extensive experience in developing world class mobile applications. You will be a high performer in your field and a proven problem-solver, keen to expand on your current skillset in a vibrant and dynamic environment that will challenge and excite you.

Working in an agile team, you will design, build and support quality software solutions on our mobile platforms, integrating with core platforms and third-party services to meet the needs of our stakeholders, promote our brand and enhance our customer experience.

• Lead a team of passionate mobile app engineers.
• Participate in technical, design, and product discussions with teams across the organisation to define and scope product requirements.
• Build for resilience and reliability, ensuring consideration for ongoing maintenance requirements and reduction of technical debt.
• A strong understanding of complex native mobile applications to help set the direction for iOS and Android as we scale.
• Comfortable making direct contributions to code on at least one mobile platform.
• Strong sense of responsibility and ownership; you will have come from an environment in which people are responsible for their own code.

What we`re looking for in you

• 7+ years of professional experience in developing iOS and Android applications.
• 2+ years of experience as a technical lead of a Mobile Engineering team.
• Proficient in mobile app development using native, React Native or Flutter.
• Deep hands-on knowledge of mobile specific tools, best practices and challenges.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative agile environment.
• Solid understanding of web-oriented architecture, RESTful services, JSON, GraphQL, SQL, No-SQL, HTML, CSS - list not exhaustive.
• Knowledge of source control, continuous integration, code coverage, static analysis and automated tests.

What You`ll Get in Return

• An annual bonus so you can share in the company`s success
• 25 days` paid holiday
• Pension - based on how much you save, we`ll contribute 1% more
• Flexible working opportunities
• Shared Parental Leave - 18 weeks full pay
• Other benefits include, ShareSave, Bike to Work, Charity Match, amazing discounts and more!

About Unite Students

Founded in 1991, Unite Students is a FTSE 250 business and the UK`s leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation. You can find us in 27 leading university towns and cities, with close to 75,000 students calling uS home! We pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to our customers; no-one knows students better. Our purpose is to provide a Home for Success for the students that live with us, and a workplace to thrive and grow for the people who work with uS.

Room for Everyone

We`re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we`re passionate about building inclusive teams. We focus on creating a collaborative culture where you can be yourself, where your voice is heard and where you can truly belong. It is important to us that our people reflect the diversity of our students and the communities we work in. We celebrate being different and work together to be the best we can be.