Salary guide
iOS Developer
- Average salary
- £28,000 – £60,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
ITSoftware
- The UK has over 250,000 app developers
Other names this job is known by
- Mobile App Developer
- iOS Engineer
Key responsibilities
- Design and build iOS applications
- Write and test code in Swift or Objective-C
- Collaborate with designers and product teams
- Integrate APIs and third-party services
- Debug and optimise apps
- Publish to the App Store
- Stay updated on iOS trends
- Document code and processes
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in computer science or software engineering
- Experience in iOS development
- Programming skills (Swift, Objective-C)
- Portfolio of iOS apps
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Developer
- Mobile Team Lead
- Software Architect
- Product Manager
How to get the job
- Study computer science or software engineering
- Build a portfolio of iOS apps
- Gain experience in development roles
- Progress to senior or specialist positions
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