iOS Developer - Contract
About the job
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced iOS Developer with a deep mastery of SwiftUI to join our engineering team for a high-impact, long-term project. You will be responsible for architecting and building next-generation mobile experiences for our Irish and global users. As a contractor, you will hit the ground running, implementing clean, performant code and helping us transition or scale our current features into a modern SwiftUI architecture.
Key Responsibilities
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Feature Development: Lead the design and implementation of complex new features using SwiftUI and Swift Concurrency (async/await).
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Architecture: Maintain and evolve the app's architecture (MVVM, Clean Architecture, or TCA) to ensure scalability and testability.
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UI/UX: Work closely with product designers to create fluid, accessible, and high-performance user interfaces that adhere to Apple's Human Interface Guidelines.
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Integration: Consume RESTful APIs and handle real-time data synchronization using Combine or modern Swift patterns.
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Quality Assurance: Write robust unit and UI tests (XCTest, Swift Testing) to maintain a high-quality bar.
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Mentorship & Reviews: Participate in rigorous code reviews and provide technical guidance to ensure best practices are followed across the codebase.
Required Skills & Experience
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Experience: 5+ years of professional iOS development, with at least 2+ years of dedicated commercial experience using SwiftUI.
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Swift Mastery: Expert knowledge of the Swift language, including modern features like result builders, property wrappers, and structured concurrency.
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State Management: Deep understanding of state management in SwiftUI (e.g., @StateObject, @Observable, or state-driven frameworks).
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Legacy Integration: Proven ability to bridge SwiftUI with existing UIKit components when necessary.
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CI/CD: Familiarity with mobile DevOps pipelines (Fastlane, GitHub Actions, Xcode Cloud).
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Soft Skills: Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in an Agile/Scrum environment within an Irish-based or European timezone.
Desirable Extras
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Experience with Core Data or SwiftData.
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Exposure to Combine framework.
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Active contributor to the iOS community or Open Source.
