iOS Developer

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is seeking iOS Developers for a London-based hybrid role on a 12-month contract. The position focuses on hands-on development, testing, and maintenance of native iOS applications using Swift, SwiftUI, and UIKit.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality mobile solutions. Ideal candidates have commercial iOS experience, Swift expertise, and familiarity with REST APIs.

Qualifications

• Native iOS app development experience.
• Strong Swift programming skills.
• Experience with SwiftUI or UIKit.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance native iOS apps using Swift.
• Build responsive UI with SwiftUI or UIKit.
• Collaborate with product owners, designers, testers and developers.
• Integrate apps with REST APIs and backend services.
• Write clean, well-documented code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement.
• Support testing, bug fixing and performance optimisation.
• Ensure apps meet quality, security, and accessibility standards.
• Assist with deployment and ongoing support.

Skills

Swift

REST APIs

Git

iOS development

Tools

SwiftUI

UIKit

Xcode

Job description

Job Title: iOS Developer

Location: London (Hybrid)

Contract Length: 12 Months

Day Rate: £383 per day

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Overview

We are seeking enthusiastic and capable iOS Developers to join a high-profile technology programme. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career developers who have strong coding skills and are looking to develop their experience within a collaborative, agile delivery environment.

This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing, building, testing, and maintaining native iOS applications. The position is suited to developers who enjoy solving technical problems, writing clean code, and contributing to the delivery of high-quality mobile solutions.

These are individual contributor positions and do not require previous people management, team leadership, or line management experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance native iOS applications using Swift.
• Build responsive and user-friendly mobile interfaces using SwiftUI and/or UIKit.
• Collaborate with product owners, designers, testers, and other developers to deliver new features and improvements.
• Integrate applications with RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support testing activities, bug fixing, and performance optimisation.
• Ensure applications meet quality, security, accessibility, and usability standards.
• Assist with application deployment, release activities, and ongoing support.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Commercial experience developing native iOS applications.
• Strong programming skills in Swift.
• Experience with SwiftUI, UIKit, or both.
• Understanding of the iOS application lifecycle and mobile development best practices.
• Experience consuming REST APIs and handling data within mobile applications.
• Familiarity with source control systems such as Git.
• Knowledge of Xcode and Apple's development ecosystem.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Good communication and collaboration abilities.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with XCTest or automated testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Experience with Core Data or other local storage technologies.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards for mobile applications.
• Exposure to Agile or Scrum delivery environments.

About LA International

LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.