Martin Wright

Senior Mobile Developer

Email: martin@martinwright.uk

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/martinwright-uk/

Location: Nottingham, UK

Profile

Transitioning to a permanent role after 10 years of contracting experience. Proficient in Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, React Native and Expo. Thrives in agile teams and ceremonies. Brings a wide range of knowledge and skills from diverse projects, spanning startups to enterprises. Takes a pragmatic approach to delivering value for both users and business. Worked with UK brands Next, GWR, WPP and Slimming World.

Skills

Languages

  • Swift
  • SwiftUI
  • UIKit
  • Objective-C
  • React Native
  • React
  • TypeScript

Tools

  • Swift Package Manager
  • Cocoapods
  • Fastlane
  • Github/GitLab
  • SourceTree
  • Xcode Cloud
  • TestFlight
  • Maestro

Analytics & Services

  • Firebase
  • Supabase
  • Mixpanel
  • Amplitude
  • PostHog
  • RocketSim

Skills

  • Agile/Scrum
  • Problem solving
  • Analytical thinking
  • Knowledge sharing
  • Mentoring
  • Continuous Learning

Experience

Contract Mobile Developer

Evergreen Apps | Jul 2021 - Present

  • Canadian education app, direct with client. Swift and UIKit. Code review for performance improvements. UX advice on onboarding process. Part of development team. Daily standups with team and client.
  • UK transportation app for software agency and client. Swift and UIKit. Defining approach and framework for Amplitude Experiments. Advising team on best practices for experimentation. Daily standups with team and client.
  • Mental Health Journal app. Solo development project. Swift, SwiftUI, SwiftData, App Intents and widgets, RevenueCat, OneSignal, Mixpanel.
  • UK fashion rental app for marketing agency and client. Adding Segment and AppsFlyer tracking for key features. React Native and TypeScript. Working with remote development team.
  • US crypto app for marketing agency and client. Adding Iterable tracking for promotional launch. React Native and Javascript.

Contract Mobile Developer

Slimming World | Nov 2018 - Jun 2021

  • Initially working on Swift app. Later, porting Swift app to React Native to align with React web platform.
  • Adding key features from product roadmap. Code reviews. Bug fixes. Unit testing.
  • Embedded in mobile development team. Working closely with product owners, front-end and back-end developers, UX and graphic designers.
  • Heavily involved in daily standups, refinements and sprint planning.
  • Mentoring junior developers. Working with other contractors.
  • 6 month contract renewed multiple times.

Contract iOS Developer

Hallam Internet | Aug 2018 - Oct 2018

  • Working with web agency to develop e-commerce/fitness app based on existing Wordpress project. Written in Swift against JSON API.

Contract iOS Developer

ATOS Worldline | Dec 2017 - Jul 2018

  • Working with global IT company specialising in rail infrastructure technologies.
  • Developing and deploying multiple apps from single Swift/UIKit codebase. Adding options to existing booking and checkout infrastructure.
  • Working with UX designers and back-end developer. Releasing branded apps for GWR and TransPennine Express.

Contract iOS Developer

WPP / Hogarth | Jul 2017 - Dec 2017

  • Working for global marketing agency to complete development of social networking app.
  • Created a real-time map of friends locations for meet-ups. Written in Swift, RxSwift and UIKit.

Contract iOS Developer

Kopin Software | May 2016 - Aug 2016

  • Developing iOS app for wearable tech. Working on cycling app with Bluetooth connectivity to eyewear and sensors.
  • Swift / UIKit app based on existing Objective-C frameworks.

Contract iOS Developer

Next plc | Oct 2015 - Mar 2016

  • Working as part of the mobile team on a new version of the iPhone app written in Swift and UIKit re-using legacy components written in Objective-C.

iOS Developer

Jigsaw24 | Jun 2013 - Oct 2014

  • Developing iOS apps for clients as part of professional services.
  • Objective-C and UIKit apps: Delivery tracking app using Microsoft Azure, Interactive energy saving app for the construction industry, Sales brochure and invoicing app for IT services reseller.

Principal Software Tester

Perceptive Informatics (Parexel) | May 2003 - May 2013

  • Test automation using HP Winrunner and Quick Test Pro.
  • Performance testing using Facilita Forecast.

Business Analyst

MIS Banking Systems (Reuters) | Apr 1996 - Nov 2002

  • Understanding user requirements and translating to product specifications.
  • Creating technical documentation for users.