Illinois Secretary of State
iOS Developer - Information Systems Specialist I
Illinois Secretary of StateUnited States1 day ago
Full-timeSales, General Business +1
Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi GiannouliasJob Title:    iOS Developer - Information Systems Specialist I
Division:     Systems & Programming
Union:        IFT
Location:    501 S Second St, Springfield, IL – Sangamon County
Salary:       Range $5,761 to $10,719 monthly – commensurate with experience
Benefits:    https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html

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 https://ilsos.applytojob.gov/apply 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 (312-793-5515) or Springfield (217-782-4783).  
 
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.

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