Swift is the new programming language for iOS and OS X development. It borrows from languages such as C, Objective-C, and other modern programming languages. A proficient Swift developer is usually someone who is also proficient with Objective-C. However, the programming language being used is just part of what builds a great application.
Swift is the new programming language for iOS and OS X development. It borrows from languages such as C, Objective-C, and other modern programming languages. A proficient Swift developer is usually someone who is already good with Objective-C. However, the programming language being used is just part of what builds a great application. If you are looking for an iOS developer specifically, please refer to our iOS Developer Job Description Template
Writing a good job description and advertisement for a Swift developer requires an emphasis to be placed on the specific technologies necessary for the project. When you are looking for an advanced Swift developer to fill a specific niche, posting a generic Swift developer description in your job ad will bring numerous applications from people who are unfamiliar with the required technologies or have very limited knowledge of the platform as a whole.
This article will provide you with a sample Swift developer job description that will help you write a perfect job ad, and assure that you easily find and hire the person that matches your specific criteria.
Swift Developer - Job Description and Ad Template
Copy this template, and modify it as your own:
Company Introduction
{{Write a short and catchy paragraph about your company. Make sure to provide information about the company’s culture, perks, and benefits. Mention office hours, remote working possibilities, and everything else you think of that makes your company interesting.}}
Job Description
We are looking for a Swift developer responsible for the development and maintenance of applications aimed towards iOS and OS X, including mobile phones, tablets, and full-fledged computers. Your primary focus will be the development of such applications and their integration with back-end services. You will be working alongside other engineers and developers working on different layers of the infrastructure. Therefore, a commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and creating quality products is essential.
Responsibilities
Design and build applications for iOS and OS X
Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
Collaborate with a team to define, design, and ship new features
Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
Help maintain code quality, organization and automatization
{{Add other responsibilities here that are relevant}}
Skills
Proficient in Swift, with a good knowledge of its ecosystems
Solid understanding of object-oriented programming
Experience with Cocoa APIs on OS X
Good knowledge of performance limits and characteristics
Knowledge of memory management and multi-threading
Experience with embedded databases and other system datastores
Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect to back-end services
Good sense of UI design and a user-oriented focus
Knowledge of low-level C-based libraries is a plus
Implementation of automated testing platforms and unit tests
Knack for benchmarking and optimization
Understanding of Apple’s design principles and interface guidelines
Proficient understanding of code versioning tools {{e.g. Git, Mercurial or SVN}}
Familiarity with continuous integration
{{Make sure to mention any frameworks, libraries, or any other technology relevant to your project}}
{{List education level or certification you require}}
Swift is a general purpose, multi-paradigm, compiled programming language developed by Apple. It is powerful, intuitive, and applicable to broad range of platforms, including mobile devices, watches, desktops, and the cloud. Thanks to being open-sourced, it became popular very quickly. Swift's code is easy, interactive and fun. The syntax is concise yet expressive, applications are safe by design, and run very fast.
Toptal is a marketplace for top Swift developers, engineers, programmers, coders, architects, and consultants. Top companies and startups choose Toptal Swift freelancers for their mission-critical software projects.
CroatiaFreelance Swift Developer at Toptal Since July 25, 2016
As a software engineer with over a decade of experience, Josip has developed a keen sense of building scalable, maintainable, and user-friendly applications. His platform of choice is iOS for which he has designed and developed a wide range of applications, from simple ones to complex, large-scale applications. Josip is a proven team leader and a team player with exemplary communication and social skills.
United StatesFreelance Swift Developer at Toptal Since January 7, 2015
Ryan is a senior-level iOS and web developer passionate about creating amazing user interfaces and experiences. He's very comfortable working anywhere in the development stack and has 10+ years of doing it. He's well-spoken, very easy to communicate with, quick to respond, and excels at figuring out optimal solutions for any challenge you present. Ryan has an entrepreneurial drive and understands the challenges startups face.
NetherlandsFreelance Swift Developer at Toptal Since May 10, 2016
With 15+ years of success building great digital products around the world, Josh leads with compassion and by example. He will jump in the trenches with the rest of the team whenever needed and bring clear strategy to help us steer safely through the turbulent waters of the digital sea. Josh's tools of choice are evidence, empathy, clear and dynamic communication, and a growth mindset.
United StatesFreelance Swift Developer at Toptal Since August 1, 2016
Paul has been a professional software developer for over 30 years—predominantly as a freelancer on a wide range of projects with a focus on native mobile iOS and Android app development. Paul is diligent, communicates well, and loves solving hard problems.
United StatesFreelance Swift Developer at Toptal Since October 16, 2013
Rinat is a technical iOS lead with over ten years of iOS development experience. He has worked with REST-based APIs, social media integration, geolocation, core animation, and full control customization. Rinat has a strong product app development vision.
SlovakiaFreelance Swift Developer at Toptal Since January 27, 2015
Andrej is a software developer and architect. He has extensive experience with PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS and enjoys working on both the front and back end. He likes creating modern websites and developing real-time scalable web applications with Node.js.
GermanyFreelance Swift Developer at Toptal Since June 1, 2017
Oleksandr is a senior iOS engineer with several years of experience in software development for mobile and tablet devices. Oleksandr is dedicated to continuously discovering, evaluating, and implementing new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
United StatesFreelance Swift Developer at Toptal Since January 8, 2016
Darion is a research scientist pursuing a PhD in computer engineering with a focus in security. He has published papers at top security conferences and has over four years of experience developing applications in JavaScript and Python. Darion has worked for organizations like Facebook, the Center for Open Science, NASA, Rackspace, CommVault, and Bristol-Myers Squibb, and has experience managing small and large teams.
HungaryFreelance Swift Developer at Toptal Since October 29, 2015
As a user experience enthusiast, Zoltan's greatest strength as an engineer is his precise design implementation. He has a positive attitude and an open mindset that enable him to bring the best quality projects to life. Zoltan's experience in maintaining a relationship with customers and managing team workflow help him to provide the best overall value to his team.
SerbiaFreelance Swift Developer at Toptal Since December 12, 2016
Damir is a results-oriented iOS developer and research professional with experience in both engineering and research positions. His goal is to create software with the user in mind, creating applications with a usable and intuitive user interface experience whilst creating highly readable and easily maintainable source code. Damir constantly strives to learn new technologies and look for ways to improve in this rapidly changing industry.
BelarusFreelance Swift Developer at Toptal Since March 5, 2018
Sergey is a senior iOS developer with more than four years of software development experience writing highly readable, clean, maintainable source code. He has worked with various technology stacks: REST and socket APIs, social media integration, geolocation, audio/image/video processing, complex UI, and animation customizations.
