Careers at The Distance

Culture is one of the key essences of our success here at The Distance. We spend a lot of time ensuring that all members of our thriving team fit both incredibly well with their peers, but also have the opportunity to bring their own unique take on life to our vibrant environment. The work/life balance we offer allows all our staff to get the most out of their day and enjoy every aspect of their career.

Some of our amazing clients

Why work for us?

We have been developing apps since the first iPhone launched and our extensive portfolio of apps we've built for brands, ranging from household names to world famous companies, speaks for itself.
  • Latest Macbook + Stand
  • Dual HD or 27" 4k Monitors
  • Full Project Life-cycle
  • App Academy Training
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • PerkboxPerkbox with Phone Insurance
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Regular Social Events

Quotes from our team

  • Everyone is really friendly, approachable and hard working. I really enjoy coming to work; from Fish and Chip Fridays to company catchups. Being part of such a vibrant and diverse team really makes the day go fast. It's a great place to work!
  • From personal experience its a great opportunity to grow role and take on more responsibilities; Great colleagues; Social and informal work environment; Flexible working arrangements; Nice location in York; Good holidays including Christmas closing
  • The biggest pro in any job is waking up on a morning and looking forward to coming to work! I get that every day and am very grateful for that. The atmosphere is relaxed but everybody stays motivated because of the work/life balance and general support you get.

Currently available roles

Due to customer demand and our continuous growth we are actively looking for the following positions. If you feel you have the skills to fulfil any of the following please get in touch.

We’re always looking for talented people

Our ever growing team of digital appthusiates thrives of the individual talents of each member. Whilst we often have specific recruitment needs, as highlighted above, we are always keen to hear from people that are passionate about our industry and keen to make an impact with us. If you feel you have skills that could help our business grow please get in touch as we often can find a place for forward thinking individuals at The Distance

The App Academy

To further the development of our industry and support the career progression of developers into a world of mobile app development, we have created an onboarding program to allow you to upskill your technical talents.
  • 6 Months Training
    During your first 3 months, you will be provided a full-time self-training programming supported of our expert team. The following 3 months will then be divided by on-the-job training and dedicated personal development time.
  • Salary Progression
    As your technical skills develop, so will your salary.
    • Competitive Starting Salary
    • Payrise after 6 Months
    • Payrise after 12 Months
  • Certification
    Being a industry leader, the App Academy is well recognised. Therefore its worth shouting about. If you ever leave, we will provide you with proof of your achievement and credit for all the projects you've contributed to.