iOS Developer

Location: Seattle, WA

Type: Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled iOS Developer with strong experience in building consumer-facing mobile applications. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of iOS development, modern mobile architectures, APIs, and testing methodologies. This role requires strong engineering discipline, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance, user-centric iOS applications using Swift and modern frameworks.

• Integrate and optimize RESTful APIs, GraphQL services, push notifications, and multi-threaded processes within mobile apps.

• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and backend teams to define technical solutions and deliver high-quality features.

• Implement robust testing strategies, including unit tests, UI tests, and automated workflows to ensure code quality.

• Follow and promote clean architecture principles, contributing to scalable and maintainable codebases.

• Participate in code reviews, debugging, performance tuning, and technical documentation.

• Stay updated with the latest advancements in iOS frameworks, development tools, and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience developing consumer-facing iOS applications.

• 5+ years of overall software development experience with expertise in mobile platforms.

• Advanced proficiency in Swift, with working knowledge of Objective-C for legacy components.

• Strong hands-on experience integrating RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and push notification frameworks.

• Solid understanding of multithreading, async programming, and mobile performance optimization.

• Deep knowledge of architectural patterns such as VIPER, MVVM, MVP, and exposure to reactive programming (e.g., RxSwift, Combine).

• Strong attention to detail and a disciplined approach to code quality, testing, and debugging.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Have)

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Fastlane, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).

• Familiarity with mobile analytics tools (Firebase, Mixpanel, etc.).

• Exposure to UI/UX design principles, accessibility standards, and animation frameworks.

• Experience with App Store deployment, certificates, provisioning, and release management.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about building excellent mobile experiences.

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.