Job Title: iOS Developer
Rate: £537 (Inside IR35)
Duration: 6 months
Location: Remote with occasional visits to London
Clearance: BPSS
Stages: 1 Stage

Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain native iOS applications using Swift and the iOS SDK
Integrate RESTful APIs and external services into mobile workflows
Optimise application performance, including caching strategies, offline support, and API efficiency
Support production releases, ensuring readiness for App Store submission
Address App Store compliance issues and respond to rejection feedback
AI Engineering & Development Practices
Leverage AI agents and coding assistants (eg, GitHub Copilot) for code generation, refactoring, and testing
Review and validate all AI-generated code prior to production use
Use AI tools to support debugging, root cause analysis, and impact assessment

Skills & Experience
Essential:
Strong experience with Swift and iOS SDK
Proven experience integrating REST APIs (or similar services)
Hands-on knowledge of App Store Connect, TestFlight, provisioning, and code signing
Experience with mobile performance optimisation and secure coding practices

Desirable:
Experience working with GDS (Government Digital Service) standards
Familiarity with AI platforms and APIs (eg, OpenAI, Azure AI)
Experience using AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar coding assistants
Understanding of AI/UX interaction patterns and best practices

Candidate Profile
Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on quality and maintainability
Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments
Proactive in adopting modern development practices, including AI-assisted workflows