The posting
At Arch, we deliver bespoke software solutions that help organisations solve complex problems through technology. With a focus on quality, performance, and security, our team builds custom digital products for clients across multiple industries, from startups to enterprise-level businesses. We’re a growing UK-based digital agency with a strong engineering culture and a commitment to clean, maintainable code. As part of our continued expansion, we’re looking to bring an experienced Offshore Remote Accessibility Developer into our team to help us deliver high quality, performant mobile applications for our clients. We’re passionate about creating a more accessible digital world. We’re an accessibility focused company dedicated to empowering developers to build inclusive applications. We believe everyone deserves seamless digital experiences, and we’re building innovative solutions to make that a reality.
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What we offer ● Autonomy: A highly independent role with a focus on your expertise and ownership. ● Impact: Contribute directly to our mission of creating accessible digital experiences. ● Growth: Opportunities for ongoing learning and development within an innovative company. ● Permanent Role: Secure long-term employment with an accessibility focused company.
Why Join Arch? ● Work directly with an experienced and collaborative UK development team. ● Deliver meaningful, high-quality software for a wide range of clients. ● Gain exposure to modern technologies, frameworks, and tooling. ● Be part of a forward-thinking agency that values craftsmanship, autonomy, and innovation. ● You’ll play an important role in delivering high-quality digital experiences for our clients across industries
Project 1: Accessibility SDK Development Focus Develop and maintain an SDK that allows mobile developers to easily integrate accessibility features into their apps.
Key Responsibilities ● Design, develop, and test native iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin) SDK modules. ● Leverage existing OS-level accessibility tools (A11y) and develop custom tools to be launched from the SDK. ● Gain a deep understanding of the full app development lifecycle on both Android/Google and iOS/Apple platforms. ● Produce documentation and support materials for the SDK.
Project 2: Application Accessibility Analysis Tool Focus Build a tool (potentially web-based or an IDE plugin) that allows developers to upload their apps for automated accessibility analysis.
Key Responsibilities ● Develop a solution that runs uploaded applications and identifies accessibility issues. ● Produce a clear and actionable report detailing any issues found. ● Explore options for a web-based interface or plugin integration for popular IDEs.
Overall Responsibilities & Deliverables Application Development ● Both projects will contribute to revenue-generating solutions that we’ll offer to our clients. ● You will be responsible for the full development lifecycle, from concept to delivery, with minimal direct supervision. ● Once Proof of Concepts (POCs) are created for each product, the role will transition to ongoing support, maintenance, and further development based on client needs.
Platform & Architecture ● Apply SOLID principles and clean architecture approaches to native mobile development. ● Contribute to technical decisions around app structure, performance optimisation, and lifecycle management. ● Participate in code reviews and support continuous improvement of engineering standards. ● Ensure applications adhere to OWASP Mobile security best practices and protect user data appropriately.
Build, Release & Quality ● Configure and maintain build processes for iOS and Android, including signing, provisioning, and environment management. ● Work with CI/CD pipelines to automate builds, testing, and deployments where applicable. ● Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure application stability and quality. ● Diagnose and resolve bugs, crashes, and performance issues across environments.
Collaboration & Communication ● Work directly with the UK-based development and project management teams. ● Communicate clearly and effectively in English, both written and spoken. ● Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, progress reviews, and retrospectives. ● Be confident in contributing to client-facing discussions when required.
Environment & Tools ● Git for version control, following standard branching and merging workflows. ● CI/CD tooling for mobile builds and releases. ● Collaboration tools such as Jira and Slack. ● Exposure to containerised or modern development workflows where applicable.
● Native mobile development (iOS & Android) ● strong knowledge of accessibility tools & APIs ● ability to create custom accessibility tools ● deep understanding of app development processes across platforms.
● Development experience ● understanding of accessibility standards ● analytical skills ● problem-solving abilities ● potential for web development or plugin development skills.
Technical Knowledge ● Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience developing native mobile applications, with a strong focus on iOS and Android. ● Technical Skills: Proficiency in Swift (iOS) and Kotlin (Android). Solid understanding of mobile architecture, REST APIs, and secure coding practices. Familiarity with Git and agile development methodologies. ● Have a good understanding of how to write native SDK modules which can be used with other applications. ● Solid understanding of mobile application architecture, state management, and lifecycle events. ● Familiarity with App Store and Google Play publishing processes. ● Awareness of secure coding practices and OWASP Mobile security principles. ● Proficient with Git and collaborative development workflows. ● Independence & Self-Direction: Comfortable working autonomously, managing your own time, and proactively seeking solutions. ● Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (essential for collaborating with our UK team).
Bonus Knowledge Areas (not required - but certainly helpful) ● Android JNI experience ● C / C++ Knowledge ● Swift , C / Objective C Interoparability ● Java experience
Personal Attributes ● Detail-oriented and passionate about building high-quality mobile experiences. ● A team player who takes ownership of their work and outcomes. ● Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn new tools, frameworks, and approaches.
