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
* Develop and maintain iOS applications using Swift and Objective-C
* Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to define, design, and ship new features
* Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code following Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines
* Identify and fix bugs and performance bottlenecks
* Integrate with RESTful APIs and third-party libraries/services
* Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
* Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes
* Stay up to date with the latest iOS development trends and technologies
Required Skills & Qualifications
* 5+ years of professional iOS development experience
* Expert-level knowledge of Swift and strong experience with Objective-C
* Deep understanding of UIKit, CoreData, CoreAnimation, CoreLocation, AVFoundation, and other native frameworks
* Strong knowledge of Xcode, debugging tools, and performance optimization
* Experience with modern architectural patterns such as MVVM, VIPER, or Clean Architecture
* Familiarity with SwiftUI and Combine is a plus
* Strong understanding of Apple’s design principles and interface guidelines
* Experience integrating with APIs, Firebase, and third-party SDKs
* Familiarity with Unit Testing, UI Testing, and CI/CD pipelines
* Comfortable working independently and managing time across multiple priorities
Preferred Qualifications
* Published one or more iOS apps in the App Store
* Experience with other Apple platforms (e.g., watchOS, tvOS, macOS) is a bonus
* Experience in agile or scrum development environments
* Familiarity with Git, Jira, and project collaboration tools
*Rates depend on experience and client requirements
Job Information
Job Reference: JO-2507-354670
Salary: £350 - £450 per day
Salary per: day
Job Duration: 3 months
Job Start Date: ASAP
Job Industries: Software Engineering
Job Locations: Greater London
Job Types: Contract
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