Mobile Application Developer (Flutter)Job Title Mobile Application Developer (Flutter)Department Research and DevelopmentReporting to Software Team LeadThe CompanyBlackstar Amplification started in Northampton, England in 2004 and has an award winning R&D team of engineers. Driven by a passion for designing innovative amplification products that redefine players expectations, Blackstar today distributes products to over 50 countries worldwide and is a major international brand in the amplifier market.See our website for more info: RolePurpose of the role:·        To develop and grow Blackstar’s proprietary software across Android and iOS, both for public release and internal development tools.    ·        Hold responsibility for quality mobile applications: from design brief to release and beyond.·        Be part of the next generation of audio products in an exciting team and dynamic industry.Main Activities and Tasks:·        Design, develop and maintain cross-platform (iOS and Android) mobile applications.·        Support in specifying new user-focused software for the musical instrument market.·        Bring cutting edge new products to market on the App and Play Stores.·        Work within the Software Team to expand and improve our multi-platform software ecosystem.·        Collaborate with the wider team to peer review, bug fix, and generally improve the large Blackstar code base.·        Devise, control and carry out pre-release test procedures for both hardware and software products.The Person Essential·        Proven knowledge and working experience with:o   Darto   Flutter Frameworko   Git and the command lineo   Mobile Application Developmento   GUI implementationo   Deployment to App Store and Google Playo   Cross platform development for iOS and Android·        Minimum 2 years experience in a commercial software development environment·        Ability to produce clean, accurate and reusable codeDesirable·  Experience with:o   C++ and the JUCE frameworko   UI/UX designo   Build systems, ideally CMakeo   CI/CD, ideally GitHub Actionso   Plugin Architectures (AU, VST3, AAX, LV2).o   Agile development practises and associated software (Jira, Confluence etc.)o   Unit Testing·        Guitar player or an active interest in music technology·        An understanding of:o   DSP Principleso   Linux Developmento   Real Time Audioo   Embedded systems and low level programming·        Qualified to degree level or above in Computer Science or related fieldPersonality·        Strong team player·        Excellent communication skills, both technical and personal·        Enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude·        Able to work to deadlines, with exceptional time management·        Methodical approach, and able to work independently on large projects·        We’re a small team in a small company; you should have a flexible approach to your role and be willing to assist in various departments and activities when required.The Offer·        Primarily office based in Northampton, UK, with some opportunity for hybrid working·        Full time 8.00 - 17.00, Monday - Friday·        Competitive salary based on experience·        Excellent career progression and learning opportunities·        Private mental health support