IOS Developer
A 6-month contract iOS developer role (with likely extension) on a client engineering team in Manchester, 2 days/week in-office. The developer owns a flagship native iOS app: writing Swift code with SwiftUI/Combine/UIKit, integrating REST APIs, collaborating with product teams, and improving performance, testing and CI/CD.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Lancashire, United Kingdom
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Mobile
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Strong experience in native iOS development using Swift and modern frameworks (SwiftUI, Combine, or UIKit)
- Solid grasp of architectural patterns (MVVM, VIPER, or Clean Architecture)
- Experience writing unit/UI tests
- Experience integrating RESTful APIs
- Experience working within an Agile/Scrum delivery framework
- Familiarity with Apple's design guidelines and HIG
- Familiarity with the App Store submission process
Nice to have
- Prior experience in a fast-paced product-based company, SaaS business, or high-growth startup
Full description
IOS Developer
Location:Manchester (2 days per week in-office)
Type of role- 6 Month Contract to begin with Potential extension
Client engineering team in Manchester. You'll be taking ownership of our flagship iOS app, building clean, scalable architecture, and collaborating closely with cross‑functional product teams to deliver slick user experiences.
If you thrive in an environment where your code directly impacts real users every day, this role is for you.
What You'll Do
- Build & Scale: Architect, write, and maintain robust, high-performance Swift code for our native iOS application.
- Product Collaboration: Work hand‑in‑hand with UI/UX designers, product managers, and backend engineers to translate feature ideas into intuitive mobile experiences.
- Refine & Optimise: Drive continuous improvements in app performance, code quality, testing coverage, and CI/CD deployment pipelines.
- Problem Solve: Debug complex technical issues, eliminate performance bottlenecks, and keep our tech stack modern and maintainable.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong experience in native iOS development using Swift and modern frameworks (SwiftUI, Combine, or UIKit).
- A solid grasp of architectural patterns (MVVM, VIPER, or Clean Architecture) and writing unit/UI tests.
- Experience integrating RESTful APIs and working within an Agile/Scrum delivery framework.
- Familiarity with Apple's design guidelines, HIG, and the App Store submission process.
Bonus Points
- Product‑Led Experience: Prior experience working in a fast‑paced product-based company, SaaS business, or high‑growth startup is a huge plus.