Senior iOS Developer (Swift)

Jobgether; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

International projects

Healthcare

Long-term B2B engagement

Technical impact

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobgether on behalf of a partner company in South Africa seeks a Senior iOS Developer (Swift). You will build a native app with accessibility and inclusive design, using Swift, SwiftUI, and UIKit to deliver high-performance features for a diverse user base.

You will implement VoiceOver support, Dynamic Type, and iOS accessibility APIs, collaborate with international teams, and ensure WCAG 2.1/2.2 compliance while maintaining code quality and performance in a fully remote setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in native iOS development.
• Strong expertise in Swift and native iOS principles.
• Experience with SwiftUI and/or UIKit.
• Hands-on accessibility implementation in iOS apps.
• Proficiency with VoiceOver and screen-reader navigation.
• Knowledge of iOS Accessibility APIs and SwiftUI Accessibility.
• Ability to implement Dynamic Type and scalable interfaces.
• Experience configuring accessibility labels and actions.
• Experience managing accessibility focus and QA testing.

Responsibilities

• Native iOS development to deliver new features and improve functionality.
• UI development using SwiftUI/UIKit ensuring responsive, high-quality interfaces.
• Optimize performance and maintain robust app architecture.
• Design and refine accessibility features for diverse users.
• Ensure VoiceOver compatibility and screen-reader optimization.
• Apply iOS Accessibility APIs and SwiftUI accessibility features.
• Implement Dynamic Type and scalable font sizes.

Skills

Swift

SwiftUI

UIKit

Accessibility

VoiceOver

iOS Development

Xcode

Tools

Xcode

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior iOS Developer (Swift) based in South Africa.

As a Senior iOS Developer, you will play a key role in building and enhancing a native mobile application with a strong focus on accessibility and inclusive design. You will leverage your expertise in Swift, SwiftUI, and UIKit to deliver reliable, high-performance features that meet the needs of a diverse user base. A central part of your work will involve implementing advanced iOS accessibility solutions, ensuring seamless VoiceOver support, and optimizing interfaces for users with different accessibility requirements. You will contribute to accessibility testing, identify usability barriers, and ensure alignment with recognized accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1 and 2.2. Working in a fully remote, international environment, you will collaborate with technical teams to maintain high standards of code quality and application performance. This is an opportunity to combine advanced iOS engineering with meaningful work that makes digital experiences more inclusive and accessible to everyone.

Accountabilities

• Native iOS development: Develop, maintain, and enhance native iOS applications using Swift, delivering new features and improving existing functionality.
• UI development: Build and optimize user interfaces using SwiftUI and/or UIKit, ensuring consistency, responsiveness, and a high-quality user experience.
• Application performance and stability: Maintain robust application architecture, optimize performance, identify technical issues, and uphold high standards of code quality and reliability.
• Accessibility implementation: Design, implement, and refine accessibility features across native iOS applications to support users with diverse needs and abilities.
• VoiceOver integration: Ensure seamless compatibility with VoiceOver by optimizing screen-reader behavior, navigation, and the interpretation of interface elements.
• iOS accessibility APIs: Apply iOS Accessibility APIs and SwiftUI Accessibility capabilities to improve accessibility throughout the application.
• Dynamic Type and scalable interfaces: Implement Dynamic Type and scalable font sizes to ensure content remains readable and usable across different text-size preferences.
• Accessibility attributes: Configure and optimize accessibility labels, traits, values, and actions so that assistive technologies can accurately interpret and interact with interface components.
• Accessibility focus management: Implement and refine accessibility focus behavior to support intuitive navigation and predictable interactions for users relying on assistive technologies.
• Accessibility testing and quality assurance: Conduct hands-on accessibility testing, particularly with VoiceOver, to identify, investigate, and resolve accessibility-related defects.
• Standards compliance: Validate accessibility implementations against relevant guidelines, including WCAG 2.1 and WCAG 2.2, and contribute to continuous improvements in inclusive design.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work with relevant technical stakeholders to troubleshoot issues, share expertise, and deliver accessible, maintainable, and user-centered mobile solutions.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience in native iOS application development.
• Strong practical expertise in Swift and a solid understanding of native iOS development principles.
• Commercial experience developing and maintaining applications using SwiftUI and/or UIKit.
• Extensive hands-on experience implementing accessibility features in native iOS applications.
• Strong practical knowledge of VoiceOver, including testing and optimizing screen-reader navigation and interactions.
• Experience working with iOS Accessibility APIs and SwiftUI Accessibility features.
• Demonstrated experience implementing Dynamic Type and scalable font sizes to accommodate different accessibility preferences.
• Practical experience configuring and optimizing accessibility labels, traits, values, and actions.
• Experience implementing and troubleshooting accessibility focus management in native iOS interfaces.
• Proven ability to conduct accessibility testing, identify usability barriers, and implement effective technical solutions.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and guidelines, ideally including WCAG 2.1 and WCAG 2.2.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality software.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively with distributed, international teams.
• Good English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive, quality-focused mindset and the ability to work independently in a remote development environment.

Benefits

• Fully remote work: Work remotely with the flexibility to manage your work from your preferred location anywhere.
• Competitive compensation: Receive a solid, competitive salary aligned with your skills and experience.
• International projects: Collaborate in a multinational environment and contribute to projects with an international scope.
• Comprehensive healthcare: Access healthcare coverage as part of the benefits package.
• Long-term contract: Benefit from a stable, long-term B2B engagement with a consistent pipeline of projects.
• Technical impact: Apply your iOS development expertise to improve accessibility and create more inclusive mobile experiences.
• Professional growth: Strengthen your expertise in native iOS engineering, accessibility technologies, and inclusive product development.

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