Senior iOS Software Engineer

We’re Beauty Pie. We’re the world’s first luxury beauty and wellness buyers’ club. And we’re disrupting the beauty industry, one face cream at a time. 

Before we arrived on the scene, if you wanted really great beauty products, you had to shop at traditional beauty retail - and overpay for all the crazy markups. Now, our members have access to shop from the best-quality beauty and wellness products (from the leading labs in France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Japan, Korea, etc) and get a bigger piece of the Beauty Pie. 

The Senior iOS Software Engineer will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our mobile presence, ensuring it resonates with the dynamic needs of all Beauty Pie members. This role involves designing and building a high-performing, user-centric iOS application from the ground up, focusing on delivering a seamless and engaging shopping experience. The role will leverage cutting-edge technologies like Swift, API integrations, and AWS, along with modern e-commerce platforms such as CommerceTools, to create intuitive and innovative features that enhance user interaction and drive customer loyalty. By collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, the engineer will ensure that our mobile offerings not only meet current market demands but also anticipate future trends, positioning our company as a leader in the digital beauty space. If you're passionate about beauty, mobile technology, and thrive in teamwork, we'd love to hear from you!

So, what will you be doing?

• Architectural Design and Development: Lead the design and development of the iOS application using Swift, focusing on crafting a robust and scalable application architecture. Ensure the application aligns with the overall business goals and integrates smoothly with existing systems.
• API Integration and Management: Handle integration of various APIs to connect the iOS application with backend services hosted on AWS, ensuring efficient data exchange and functionality that supports e-commerce operations.
• eCommerce Implementation: Collaborate with the e-commerce teams to implement core shopping features using a combination of internal microservices and CommerceTools, optimizing the app for member engagement and seamless shopping experiences.
• Team Collaboration and Leadership: Work closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other engineers to define feature requirements, set timelines, and lead portions of the project, ensuring alignment with the strategic vision of the mobile platform.
• Quality Assurance and Testing: Conduct rigorous testing routines to ensure the application's performance, usability, and security meet the high standards expected for a commercial product. Address any issues or bugs swiftly to maintain software quality.
• Continuous Learning and Mentoring: Stay updated with the latest developments in iOS development, Swift, and related technologies. Actively contribute to the growth mindset of the team by mentoring junior developers and sharing knowledge on best practices in mobile development.

You will also be a key contributor to: 

• Technology Strategy Formulation: Participate in planning and strategy sessions to shape the technology roadmap and provide insights on mobile technology trends that can boost the company's competitiveness and user engagement.
• Cross-Platform Integration Projects: Serve as a technical liaison for projects integrating the mobile platform with other digital services, ensuring alignment with web platforms for a seamless user experience.
• Tech Culture Development: Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging practices such as code reviews, pair programming, and tech talks to enhance skills and collaboration within the tech organization.
• Leadership in Agile Practices: Provide guidance and leadership in adopting and refining agile methodologies within the development teams. Help teams increase efficiency, manage workloads effectively, and improve delivery timelines through agile best practices.
• Diversity and Inclusion Efforts: Actively participate in initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion within the tech department. Help in mentoring underrepresented groups within the technology field to build a more diverse and inclusive team.

We believe it's all about mindset, great skills, the right attitude and a fantastic work ethic. If you’re aligned to our values, excited about the opportunity, and you’re really good at what you do (even if you don’t tick all the boxes) apply anyway! 

• A motivated individual keen to learn and contribute to projects under guidance.
• Willingness to understand the nuances of the business and grasp its overall vision.
• Interest in using data to address routine challenges and support strategic choices.
• Curiosity about understanding customer profiles and exploring brand segmentation.
• A growth mindset open to feedback, ready to embrace new challenges and learn advanced data analysis techniques.
• Ability to work well in a team, seeking guidance when needed and communicating effectively with colleagues.
• Organised with a keen sense of managing tasks and deadlines.
• Good communication skills with a desire to explain data insights in a comprehensible manner.
• An analytical thinker, willing to use data to inform decisions and keen to grow in problem-solving capabilities.

 

What makes someone ‘Beauty Pie’?

Our culture is our DNA. It defines who we are, how we operate and how we hire. And it all springs from our values, which are very important to us:

• Bring Your ‘A’ Game: Take ownership & accountability. Make sh*t happen. Grow. Support. Evolve. Invent. Be open-minded. 
• Be Intelligently Rebellious: Challenge the status quo. Push boundaries. Embrace change. Think BIG.
• Be Customer Obsessed: Listen & learn. Take ownership. Act fast. Be humble & empathetic. Build & keep trust. Be grateful for feedback.
• It’s All For One (& One For All): Take advantage of collective intelligence. Act with integrity. Support & challenge. Embrace individuality. Do right by our company, our members, our colleagues & our environment.

We’re committed to diversity & inclusion 

As a business that’s based on fairness and self-worth, our commitment to inclusivity runs through the heart of everything we do. We believe that innovation and creativity come from having a diverse workforce, and are committed to building teams with unique identities, from different backgrounds and with individual perspectives.

We’ve got a long way to go, but here’s how we’re doing as of June 2024:

Employees who identify as female: 68%

Employees from minority ethnic backgrounds: 28%

Employees who identify as living with a disability: 10%

Employees who identify as female in our Product Engineering teams: 32%

Employees who identify as LGBTQIA+: 13%

A bit about our ways of working 

We thrive on a high-performance culture where action drives results. At Beauty Pie, we trust our teams to take ownership, move fast, and get the job done.

We operate on a hybrid model, with a minimum of three days in the office each week— with some roles requiring more which will be outlined in the job spec.

This structure fosters collaboration, maintains momentum, and strengthens our team environment while allowing some flexibility based on job responsibilities and business needs. In-person connection is essential to how we work, and we expect teams to be present and engaged. We encourage open discussions during the interview process to align expectations for the role you are applying for.

Your piece of the Beauty Pie: 

• Free Membership to Beauty Pie + discount off our products
• 25 days holiday & your birthday off / 22 vacation days for the US team
• Flexible bank holidays
• Equal leave for all new parents regardless of gender or personal circumstances

• Private Medical Insurance
• Menopause support
• £2,500 / $2,500 to spend on your fertility journey after 2 years service
• 10 therapy sessions through AXA PPP

So, what are you waiting for? Apply now for a chance to be part of an inspirational, international and talented team.

Beauty Pie is an equal opportunity employer. The company will not unlawfully discriminate on grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability or age, pregnancy or trade union membership.

Please let us know, if you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the application and/or recruitment process.