iOS Developer - Information Systems Specialist I

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias

Job Title: iOS Developer - Information Systems Specialist I
Division: Systems & Programming
Union: IFT
Location: 115 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL - Cook County
Salary: Range $5,761 to $10,719 monthly - commensurate with experience
Benefits:

Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and passionate iOS Developer to design, build and maintain high-performance mobile applications for iOS devices. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of Swift, UIKit/SwiftUI and Apple's design principles, with a track record of delivering robust and user-friendly mobile solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and build advanced applications for the iOS platform
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (designers, product managers, backend engineers) to define, design, and ship new features
• Ensure performance, quality and responsiveness of applications
• Identify and correct bottlenecks, fix bugs and continually improve application performance
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, technologies and best practices in mobile development
• Work with RESTful APIs, JSON and third-party libraries/frameworks
• Participate in code reviews and unit testing to maintain high code quality standards
• Deploy and manage apps through the Apple App Store

Required Qualifications:

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of two years of college, with coursework in the computer science field OR 2.5 years of technical systems and/or programming experience as an iOS developer

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related field
• Proven work experience as an iOS developer with at least one published app in the App Store
• Strong proficiency in Swift (Objective-C knowledge is a plus)
• Experience with UIKit, SwiftUI, Core Data, Core Animation and other iOS frameworks
• A solid understanding of Apple's design principles and interface guidelines
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integration with backend services
• Proficient with code versioning tools (e.g., Git, Azure Dev Ops)
• Experience with testing frameworks like XCTest
• Knowledge of cloud services (e.g., Azure) for mobile app backends
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for iOS apps
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Adaptability to learn new technologies quickly
• Passion for delivering high-quality user experiences

Application Process:

• Please visit to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed .
• Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
• Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago ) or Springfield ).

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States .
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.