iOS Developer
Posted Today by Russell Tobin
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Senior iOS Engineer involves designing, developing, testing, and deploying features for a large-scale iOS application within a leading global social media platform. This fully remote, 6-month contract position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance app experiences. Candidates should possess extensive experience in iOS development, particularly with Swift and UIKit, and be passionate about creating impactful mobile solutions. The position is open to talent across the UK or EMEA region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, and deploy features for a large-scale iOS application using Swift and UIKit.
- Work cross-functionally with designers, product managers, and engineers to align technical execution with business goals.
- Participate in code reviews, design evaluations, and contribute to improving development standards and workflows.
- Implement efficient, maintainable code with strong testing and CI/CD practices.
- Help mentor junior engineers and foster technical growth across the team.
- Continuously explore new methods, frameworks, and tools to enhance performance and scalability.
Key Skills:
- 6+ years of hands-on professional experience building user-facing native iOS applications.
- Deep proficiency with Swift and UIKit.
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles, testing, and deployment in large-scale environments.
- BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical experience.
- Familiarity with APIs (REST or GraphQL) and app data handling.
- Organized, communicative, and effective in fully remote collaborations.
- Experience with other languages such as Python, Java, or C++ is a plus.
- Self-directed, innovative, and passionate about building experiences for millions of users.
- Nice to Have: SwiftUI experience, GraphQL API knowledge, familiarity with A/B testing and analytics for mobile apps, exposure to scalable mobile architectures and large data environments.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Software Engineer – iOS (Remote, 6-Month Contract) We’re looking for a Senior iOS Engineer to join a leading global social media and community-driven platform — a place where millions of users come to share stories, ideas, and conversations every day. This is a fully remote 6-month contract opportunity open to talent across the UK or EMEA region . You’ll collaborate closely with product, design, and other engineering teams to build innovative features and deliver exceptional app experiences at scale. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy technical challenges, and love shaping mobile experiences that connect people worldwide, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
- Design, develop, test, and deploy features for a large-scale iOS application using Swift and UIKit.
- Work cross-functionally with designers, product managers, and engineers to align technical execution with business goals.
- Participate in code reviews, design evaluations, and contribute to improving development standards and workflows.
- Implement efficient, maintainable code with strong testing and CI/CD practices.
- Help mentor junior engineers and foster technical growth across the team.
- Continuously explore new methods, frameworks, and tools to enhance performance and scalability.
Who You Are
- 6+ years of hands-on professional experience building user-facing native iOS applications.
- Deep proficiency with Swift and UIKit .
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles , testing, and deployment in large-scale environments.
- BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical experience.
- Familiarity with APIs (REST or GraphQL) and app data handling.
- Organized, communicative, and effective in fully remote collaborations.
- Experience with other languages such as Python , Java , or C++ is a plus.
- Self-directed, innovative, and passionate about building experiences for millions of users.
Nice to Have
- SwiftUI experience
- GraphQL API knowledge
- Familiarity with A/B testing and analytics for mobile apps
- Exposure to scalable mobile architectures and large data environments
Contract Details
- Duration: 6 months (remote)
- Location: UK or EMEA preferred
- Engagement Type: Contract / Freelance
Join a team that values creativity, experimentation, and technical excellence — while shaping mobile experiences for one of the world’s most active online communities.