Freelance Senior iOS Developer (Apple Ecosystem) – Software – Remote
Daily rate: £350 – £450 (inside IR35)
Duration: 3 months
Start: ASAP
My client is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior iOS Developer to join our team on a freelance basis. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining advanced applications for the iOS platform. You should have a deep understanding of the Apple ecosystem, from iPhones and iPads to watchOS and iOS frameworks, and a strong grasp of best practices in mobile architecture, user experience, and code quality.
This role is ideal for a proactive and self-motivated developer who thrives in a remote, collaborative environment and can independently drive projects to completion.
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop and maintain iOS applications using Swift and Objective-C
2. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to define, design, and ship new features
3. Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code following Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines
4. Identify and fix bugs and performance bottlenecks
5. Integrate with RESTful APIs and third-party libraries/services
6. Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
7. Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes
8. Stay up to date with the latest iOS development trends and technologies
Required Skills & Qualifications
9. 5+ years of professional iOS development experience
10. Expert-level knowledge of Swift and strong experience with Objective-C
11. Deep understanding of UIKit, CoreData, CoreAnimation, CoreLocation, AVFoundation, and other native frameworks
12. Strong knowledge of Xcode, debugging tools, and performance optimization
13. Experience with modern architectural patterns such as MVVM, VIPER, or Clean Architecture
14. Familiarity with SwiftUI and Combine is a plus
15. Strong understanding of Apple’s design principles and interface guidelines
16. Experience integrating with APIs, Firebase, and third-party SDKs
17. Familiarity with Unit Testing, UI Testing, and CI/CD pipelines
18. Comfortable working independently and managing time across multiple priorities
Preferred Qualifications
19. Published one or more iOS apps in the App Store
20. Experience with other Apple platforms (, watchOS, tvOS, macOS) is a bonus
21. Experience in agile or scrum development environments
22. Familiarity with Git, Jira, and project collaboration tools
*Rates depend on experience and client requirements