iOS Consultant – Manchester/Belfast

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

About the role
We are looking for an experienced iOS Consultant who will design and deliver modern solutions for a diverse portfolio of clients. Working within cross-functional teams, you’ll be involved in the full software development lifecycle - from concept through to deployment and maintenance. As an iOS Developer, you’ll collaborate with talented engineers, designers and architects to build high-quality mobile applications.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to grow their technical expertise, have real impact on projects, and work with cutting-edge technologies.

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.

Benefits
•Annual bonus: approx. 5%
•Work from abroad: up to 4 weeks per year
•6 months of fully paid paternity leave (no qualifying period)
•Flexible public holidays (option to defer)
•Hybrid working model (office + remote)
•Comprehensive benefits package and wellbeing programmes
•Access to training, certifications, and continuous development

What you can gain:
•Opportunity to work on innovative transformation projects
•Exposure to modern technologies and methodologies
•Real impact on products and services
•Continuous professional development and certification support
•Inclusive, collaborative, and supportive work environment
•Culture focused on growth, diversity, and knowledge sharing

You’ll be part of a team helping organisations make smarter decisions in a constantly evolving world. Your work will directly contribute to shaping the future of leading businesses and their ability to succeed in the digital landscape.

Salary:
Depending on your experience and performance during the interview process:
Belfast: £35,000-£46,000 + £600 in cash benefits
Manchester: £40,000-£52,000 + £600 in cash benefits

Interview process:
1.HR interview + basic tech questions– 1h
2.Pair programming - 1h
3.Culture fit - 1h