Santander is one of the world's largest financial institutions, operating as a leading retail and commercial bank with a massive global footprint across Europe and the Americas. Founded in 1857, the group serves over 160 million customers and employs hundreds of thousands of professionals, providing services ranging from consumer finance to corporate and investment banking.

In Spain, the bank is headquartered at its expansive 'Santander Group City' campus in Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, which serves as a hub for its global operations. For international professionals, Santander offers significant opportunities in its technology and digital divisions, such as Santander Digital Services (SDS) and Open Digital Services (ODS), where English is often the primary working language for global projects in AI, cybersecurity, and fintech innovation.

Founded in 1857 in the city of Santander, Spain, the bank originally served regional trade interests. Over the 20th and 21st centuries, it transformed into a global powerhouse through strategic acquisitions in the UK, Brazil, and the USA, becoming the largest bank in the Eurozone by market value.

For international professionals

Operates 'Santander Group City,' one of the largest corporate headquarters in Europe, located in Boadilla del Monte, Madrid.
Actively recruits international talent for global roles in cybersecurity, AI, and software engineering through its dedicated tech hubs.
Offers a highly international environment within its Corporate & Investment Banking (SCIB) and Global Tech divisions.
Provides comprehensive benefits and structured career paths, including specific talent programs for juniors and internal mobility options.
While retail banking roles require Spanish, global corporate and tech functions frequently use English as the main business language.

iOS Junior Developer (SWIFT) - SDS

Santander

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

iOS Junior Developer - SDSCountry: Spain

IT'S TIME

Santander ( www.santander.com ) is evolving from a high-impact global brand to a technology-driven organization , and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together , we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking , innovation , and the courage to challenge what is possible.

This is more than a strategic change. It's an opportunity for motivated professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference .

Our mission is to help more people and businesses thrive . We embrace a strong risk culture, and all our professionals at every level are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach to risk management.

Santander Digital Services is Santander's technology and operations team. We are convinced of the importance of technology that is aligned with business requirements and that our work not only delivers value to users, individuals, and communities, but also fosters individual creativity. Our team of more than 10,000 people in 8 countries (Spain, Portugal, Poland, the UK, the US, Mexico, Chile, and Brazil) develops and/or implements financial solutions across a wide range of technologies, on all types of local and cloud-based platforms.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL GENERATE

Santander Digital Services is looking for a Junior iOS Developer to work in our offices located in Luca de Tena, Madrid.

We are shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration, and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

Development in Swift, SwiftUI, Cocoapods.
Implementation of libraries such as Alamofire, Tealium, SQLite and AFNetworking.
Use of Xcode: Instruments, Debugger, Memory Graph Debugger, Organizer, Console & Device Logs.
Working with VIPER Software Architecture.
Consumption of REST / SOAP services.
Working with Git and GitHub , following branch-based workflows.
Working with Clean Code principles.
Participate in Agile ceremonies (planning, dailies, reviews, retrospectives) and manage tasks through Jira .
Create and maintain functional tests to ensure code quality.
Apply good quality and safety practices using tools such as Sonar and Fortify .
Working supported by AI tools such as Github Copilot.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TEAM

Our people are our greatest strength. Each individual brings unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We are empowering teams by valuing who they are and leveraging their contributions.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional experience

Practical knowledge of Swift, SwiftUI, Cocoapods (Required)
Academic, personal, or project experience with Swift (Required)
Previous experience in Agile environments or collaborative projects (Preferred)

Education

No university degree required (Mandatory)
Training in mobile application development, vocational training, university degree or demonstrable self-taught learning (Preferred)

Languages

Spanish (Required)
Technical English for reading documentation and tools (Preferred)

Hard skills

Swift, SwiftUI, Cocoapods (Required)
Git and GitHub (Required)
Knowledge of testing, quality control, or code analysis tools (Preferred)

Soft skills

Eagerness to learn, proactive attitude and technological curiosity.

Ability to work in a team, communicate and receive feedback constructively.

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

Your contribution is important and recognized. You can expect a fair and competitive rewards package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. But we know that rewards go beyond numbers.

We empower our teams to go further through global opportunities and broad career paths.
Flexibility that works. Enjoy hybrid work models: some days remote, other days in the office with your team, along with flexible hours.
Learning for life . Access hundreds of courses on our platforms, including exclusive access to our global learning space: Santander Open Academy (www.santanderopenacademy.com)
Competitive rewards. Receive a highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, motivating you to continue growing with us.
Financial advantages. Benefit from preferential banking conditions, special interest rates on loans, life insurance, and more.
Your health is our priority. Through BeHealthy, our global wellness program, we promote holistic well-being.
We know that family is everything . That's why we offer childcare support and family programs tailored to every stage of life.
Always by your side. Access Santander Contigo , our program for employees and their families that offers legal, emotional, and administrative support services.
Additional benefits include a gym/WellHub membership, access to medical centers at select locations, meal allowances, parking, shuttle service from various points in Madrid, and exclusive discounts and offers for Santander employees. And that's just the beginning: we'll tell you more when you join!

We're here to keep you motivated , help you reach your goals, and celebrate your progress, every step of the way.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

Santander is proud to be an equal opportunity employer regardless of age, gender, disability, marital status, race, religion, or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If this sounds like a position that interests you, please submit your application.

Ready to take the next step?

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iOS Junior Developer (SWIFT) - SDSCountry: Spain

ES EL MOMENTO

Santander (www.santander.com) está evolucionando de una marca global de alto impacto a una organización impulsada por la tecnología, y nuestra gente está en el centro de este viaje. Juntos, estamos impulsando una transformación centrada en el cliente que valora el pensamiento audaz, la innovación y el coraje para desafiar lo que es posible.

Esto es más que un cambio estratégico. Es una oportunidad para que los profesionales motivados crezcan, aprendan y marquen una diferencia real.

Nuestra misión es contribuir a ayudar a más personas y empresas a prosperar. Adoptamos una sólida cultura de riesgo y se espera que todos nuestros profesionales en todos los niveles adopten un enfoque proactivo y responsable hacia la gestión de riesgos.

Santander Digital Services es el equipo de tecnología y operaciones de Santander. Estamos convencidos de la importancia de una tecnología que esté alineada con los requisitos del negocio y que nuestro trabajo no solo aporte valor a los usuarios, las personas y las comunidades, sino que también fomente la creatividad individual. Nuestro equipo de más de 10.000 personas en 8 países (España, Portugal, Polonia, Reino Unido, EE. UU., México, Chile y Brasil) desarrolla y/o implementa soluciones financieras en un amplio espectro de tecnologías, en todo tipo de plataformas locales y basadas en la nube.

EL IMPACTO QUE GENERARÁS

Santander Digital Services está buscando un/a Junior iOS Developer (SWIFT) para trabajar en nuestras oficinas ubicadas en Luca de Tena, Madrid.

Estamos dando forma a la forma en que trabajamos a través de la innovación, la tecnología de vanguardia, la colaboración y la libertad de explorar nuevas ideas. Para tener éxito en este rol, será responsable de:

Desarrollo en Swift, SwiftUI, Cocoapods.
Implementación de librerías cómo Alamofire, Tealium, SQLite y AFNetworking.
Manejo de Xcode: Instruments, Debugger, Memory Graph Debugger, Organizer, Console & Device Logs.
Trabajar con Arquitectura de Software VIPER.
Consumo de servicios REST / SOAP.
Trabajar con Git y GitHub, siguiendo flujos de trabajo basados en ramas.
Trabajarr con los principios Clean Code.
Participar en ceremonias Agile (planning, dailies, reviews, retrospectives) y gestionar tareas a través de Jira.
Crear y mantener tests funcionales para asegurar la calidad del código.
Aplicar buenas prácticas de calidad y seguridad mediante herramientas como Sonar y Fortify.
Trabajar apoyado con herramientas de IA como Github Copilot.

LO QUE APORTARÁS AL EQUIPO

Nuestra gente es nuestra mayor fortaleza. Cada individuo aporta perspectivas únicas que nos hacen más fuertes como equipo y como organización. Estamos permitiendo que los equipos vayan más allá al valorar quiénes son y potenciar lo que aportan.

Los siguientes requisitos representan el conocimiento, las habilidades y las destrezas esenciales para el éxito en este puesto. Se pueden hacer adaptaciones razonables para permitir que las personas con discapacidades realicen las funciones esenciales.

Experiencia profesional

Conocimientos prácticos de Swift, SwiftUI, Cocoapods (Obligatorio)
Experiencia académica, personal o en proyectos con Swift (Obligatorio)
Experiencia previa en entornos Agile o proyectos colaborativos (Preferido)

Educación

No se requiere título universitario (Obligatorio)
Formación en desarrollo de aplicaciones móviles, FP, grado universitario o aprendizaje autodidacta demostrable (Preferido)

Idiomas

Español (Obligatorio)
Inglés técnico para lectura de documentación y herramientas (Preferido)

Habilidades duras

Swift, SwiftUI, Cocoapods (Obligatorio)
Git y GitHub (Obligatorio)
Conocimientos de testing, control de calidad o herramientas de análisis de código (Preferido)

Habilidades blandas

Ganas de aprender, actitud proactiva y curiosidad tecnológica.

Capacidad para trabajar en equipo, comunicarte y recibir feedback de forma constructiva.

VALORAMOS TU IMPACTO

Su contribución es importante y es reconocida. Puede esperar un paquete de recompensas justo y competitivo que refleje el impacto que crea y el valor que ofrece. Pero sabemos que las recompensas van más allá de los números.

Permitimos que nuestros equipos vayan más allá a través de oportunidades globales y amplias trayectorias profesionales.
Flexibilidad que funciona. Disfruta de modelos de trabajo híbridos, algunos días remotos, otros días presenciales con tu equipo, junto con horarios flexibles.
Aprendizaje para la vida. Accede a cientos de cursos en nuestras plataformas, incluido el acceso exclusivo a nuestro espacio de aprendizaje global: Santander Open Academy (www.santanderopenacademy.com)
Recompensas competitivas. Recibe un salario altamente competitivo con bonos basados en el desempeño, motivándote a seguir creciendo con nosotros.
Ventajas financieras. Benefíciese de condiciones bancarias preferenciales, tasas de interés especiales en préstamos, seguros de vida y más.
Tu salud es nuestra prioridad. A través de BeHealthy, nuestro programa global de bienestar, promovemos el bienestar holístico.
Sabemos que la familia lo es todo. Es por eso que ofrecemos apoyo para el cuidado de niños y programas familiares adaptados a cada etapa de la vida.
Siempre a tu lado. Accede a Santander Contigo, nuestro programa para empleados y sus familias que ofrece servicios de asesoría legal, emocional y administrativa.
Beneficios adicionales. Membresía de gimnasio/WellHub, centros médicos en algunas de nuestras instalaciones, subsidio de comidas, estacionamiento, servicio de transporte desde varios puntos de Madrid, así como descuentos y ofertas exclusivas para empleados de Santander. Y eso es solo el comienzo: ¡te contaremos más cuando te unas!

Estamos aquí para mantenerte motivado, ayudarte a alcanzar tus metas y celebrar tu progreso, en cada paso del camino.

CUMPLIMIENTO LOCAL

Santander se enorgullece de ser una organización donde hay igualdad de oportunidades sin importar la edad, el género, la discapacidad, el estado civil, la raza, la religión o la orientación sexual. Estamos comprometidos a proporcionar un proceso de solicitud inclusivo y accesible para todos los candidatos.

QUÉ HACER A CONTINUACIÓN