iOS Developer
Build native iOS applications with Swift and SwiftUI for the Apple ecosystem.
iOS Developer
iOS Developers build experiences for the most valuable ecosystem in mobile. With Apple continuously evolving its platform through SwiftUI, visionOS, and new frameworks, iOS developers who stay current are highly valued. Companies know that iOS users spend more and engage more deeply, making quality iOS development a strategic investment. The Apple ecosystem offers unique opportunities including watchOS, tvOS, and the growing visionOS spatial computing platform.
Skills
LinkedIn Optimization
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Share iOS development tips and SwiftUI patterns
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Post about WWDC announcements and new APIs
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Showcase published apps with download metrics
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Connect with iOS leads at target companies
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Contribute to open-source Swift packages
CV & Resume
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Highlight app store metrics: downloads, ratings, revenue
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Detail Swift/SwiftUI vs UIKit experience
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Include CI/CD for mobile and testing experience
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Show experience with Apple frameworks (Core Data, CloudKit)
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Link to published apps in the App Store
Outreach Strategy
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Review their iOS app and suggest UX improvements
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Share relevant iOS development case studies
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Connect with mobile team engineers
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Demonstrate knowledge of their app architecture
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Offer insights on iOS performance optimization
Interview Prep
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Prepare to discuss Swift language features in depth
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Review iOS app architecture patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture)
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Show understanding of memory management and performance
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Have examples of complex UI implementations
A day as iOS Developer
Implement new features in Swift/SwiftUI, review pull requests, fix bugs from crash reports, write unit and UI tests, collaborate with designers on interactions, attend sprint planning, prepare app store releases.
Career Path
Common mistakes
Not showing published apps in the App Store
Only knowing UIKit without SwiftUI experience
Not demonstrating testing and CI/CD for mobile
Ignoring accessibility and localization
Not keeping up with latest Apple APIs and frameworks
Essential tools
FAQ
Average salary for a iOS Developer?
The average salary for a iOS Developer in Europe ranges between 50K - 95K EUR. This varies by experience, location, and company type.
Key skills for a iOS Developer?
Main technical skills: Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, Core Data, App Store Optimization. Soft skills like communication and teamwork are equally important.
Career path for a iOS Developer?
Typical path: Junior iOS Developer > Mid iOS Developer > Senior iOS Developer > iOS Tech Lead > Mobile Architect > Engineering Manager > Head of Mobile.