Junior/Mid iOS Developer - Manchester or Belfast

iOS Developer (Consultant / Senior Consultant)

Manchester or Belfast | 1-3 years’ experience | Hybrid (a few days in the office) | Up to £52,000 DOE | SC required - min 5 years of residence in the UK mandatory

I’m currently recruiting iOS Developers to join an innovative digital consultancy known for combining strategy, technology and design to build next‑generation digital experiences for global brands.

If you enjoy working in multidisciplinary teams, creating impactful solutions, and shaping products used by millions, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

About the role

As an iOS Developer, you’ll collaborate with talented engineers, designers and architects to build high‑quality mobile applications.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to the overall architectural design of mobile applications
• Developing and maintaining advanced iOS applications using Swift (and Objective-C where required)
• Collaborating closely with designers to implement intuitive and seamless UI/UX aligned with Apple guidelines
• Integrating applications with backend services, APIs, and third-party libraries
• Conducting thorough testing, debugging, and optimising application performance across iOS devices
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation for code and processes
• Ensuring applications comply with App Store guidelines and security standards
• Staying up to date with the latest iOS development trends, tools, and technologies
• Collaborating effectively with teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions

This role is ideal for someone who combines technical expertise with strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

The ideal candidate brings:

• 1-3 years of COMMERCIAL experience in Swift, with knowledge of Objective-C for maintaining legacy codebases
• Strong knowledge of iOS frameworks such as UIKit, CoreData, CoreAnimation, and experience with SwiftUI
• Understanding of Apple Human Interface Guidelines and ability to design user-friendly, accessible applications
• Experience integrating third-party APIs and working with RESTful services and JSON
• Full lifecycle experience of iOS applications – from development to deployment and ongoing maintenance
• Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows
• Experience in writing unit tests, UI tests, and debugging complex issues
• Strong understanding of performance optimisation, memory management, multithreading, and concurrency in iOS
• Knowledge of app release processes, submission flows, and compliance requirements
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to lead projects, mentor junior developers, and contribute to architectural decisions
• Familiarity with modern architectural patterns (e.g., MVVM, Clean Architecture)
• Nice-to-have: experience with advanced capabilities such as ARKit, CoreML, or advanced SwiftUI
• Additionally, having a portfolio of published iOS applications strengthens a candidate’s profile.

A portfolio of apps published in the Play Store is a strong plus.

What the organisation offers:

• High‑impact projects for well‑known, global brands
• Access to diverse, cross‑functional teams
• Hybrid working and strong flexibility culture
• A supportive, inclusive environment focused on wellbeing
• Coaching and pathways for continuous development
• A return‑to‑work programme for professionals coming back after career breaks

Salary:

Depending on experience: the max budget for:

• Candidates from Belfast - £46,000 + £600 in flex + 5% OTB
• Candidates from Manchester - £52,000 + £600 in flex + 5% OTB

Recruitment process:

Three stages - HR + technical interview + Coulture fit

This is an organisation that genuinely invests in its people and fosters an environment where everyone can thrive.

If you're planning a career change, I'd be happy to call you to get to know your needs and, of course, to get to know you.

Apply here or contact me via email: [email protected] OR DM me on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/milenaczar/