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iOS Developer

Builds native iOS applications with Swift, SwiftUI and the Apple ecosystem.

Experience level: IntermediateCoding level: Very HighTechnical difficulty: 78/100

Builds native iOS applications with Swift, SwiftUI and the Apple ecosystem.

Entry

Intermediate

Coding

Very High

Key skills

SwiftSwiftUI / UIKitXcode toolingCombine / async-await

Common progression

  1. Mobile Developer
  2. iOS Developer
  3. Senior Software Engineer
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Career overview

The iOS Developer builds native iPhone and iPad applications with Swift, SwiftUI/UIKit and the Apple ecosystem. They handle UI, lifecycle, background tasks, persistence, performance and App Store publication. The role leads to senior software engineering, technical lead or mobile development positions.

Main responsibilities

  • Develop mobile applications for iOS and Android
  • Write, test and review production code
  • Write unit and integration tests
  • Refactor legacy code and reduce technical debt
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines
  • Keep technical documentation up to date
  • Mentor junior team members and review their work
  • Prepare and execute change requests in production
  • Analyse application logs to identify root causes
  • Design and document REST APIs

Technical skills

Swift92%
SwiftUI / UIKit88%
Combine / async-await82%
REST / GraphQL78%
CoreData / SwiftData78%
Testing (XCTest)70%
Performance / memory75%
Git82%
App Store deployment78%
Xcode tooling85%

Technologies

SwiftSwiftUIUIKitCombineXcodeCoreDataSwiftDataRESTGraphQLFirebaseAlamofireKingfisherFastlaneGitApp Store ConnectTestFlightXCTestSwift Package ManagerCloudKit

Education level

Education requirements vary depending on the company, country and experience. Professional experience, certifications and technical skills can sometimes compensate for formal education.

High School / Bac

Less common

Bac+2 (2-year degree)

Less common

Bac+3 (Bachelor)

Common entry point

Bac+5 (Master / Engineering)

Common entry point

Experience & coding level

Experience level

Entry LevelJuniorIntermediateSeniorExpert

Coding level

No codingLowMediumHighVery High
Technical difficulty78%

Useful certifications

Certifications are never mandatory. They are one way among others to prove a skill.

  • Apple Certified iOS Developer
  • Meta React Native
  • Swift Certification

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Direct progression

iOS DeveloperSenior Software Engineer
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Where can you go next?

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Mobile DeveloperMedium

Overlap: 49% · Difficulty: Easy

Skills to learn: React Native / Flutter, Android (Kotlin) basics, Mobile UI / UX

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Where can you go from here?

A typical progression built from real career relationships. Click any role to open its profile.

  1. Mobile Developer
  2. iOS Developer
  3. Senior Software Engineer
Soft skills
  • Creativity
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Teamwork
  • Clear communication
  • Sense of ownership
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Roles that frequently lead into this career.

Mobile DeveloperMedium

Overlap: 45% · Difficulty: Easy

Skills to learn: SwiftUI / UIKit, Combine / async-await, CoreData / SwiftData

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