IOS Developer

About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi‑award‑winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user‑centred design and agile delivery, we continue to deliver innovative digital services that matter.

We are looking for a Senior iOS Developer to design, build and maintain high‑quality native iOS applications for a UK government client. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary agile team, delivering user‑centred mobile experiences that meet GDS standards and accessibility requirements. This is a hands‑on technical role operating within structured and governed environments where security, performance, accessibility and reliability are critical to service success.

• Design, develop, and maintain native iOS applications using Swift
• Collaborate with UX designers, product owners, and back‑end developers to translate requirements into robust, accessible mobile experiences
• Write clean, testable, well‑documented code following established coding standards and architectural patterns
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployment
• Ensure applications meet WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards and GDS service standards
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices within the team
• Integrate with RESTful APIs and back‑end services, working closely with API developers
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, crashes, and production defects
• Support App Store submission processes and manage release cycles
• Contribute to technical documentation, architecture decisions, and sprint ceremonies

• Strong experience in native iOS development using Swift
• Solid understanding of iOS SDK, Xcode, and the Apple development ecosystem
• Experience with common iOS architectural patterns (eg MVVM, VIPER, Clean Architecture)
• Proficiency with iOS frameworks such as UIKit, Swift
  
  UI, Combine, Core Data, or equivalent
• Experience writing unit tests, UI tests, and working with test‑driven development practices
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD tools (eg Xcode Cloud, Fastlane, Jenkins, Azure Dev Ops)
• Understanding of RESTful API integration and networking best practices
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2) and building inclusive mobile interfaces
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery models (Scrum, Kanban)
• Experience working in regulated, security‑conscious, or high‑assurance environments

• Experience delivering mobile applications within a UK public‑sector or government context
• Familiarity with GDS service standards, the Technology Code of Practice, and the  Design System
• Experience with mobile analytics, crash reporting, and APM tools (eg Firebase, Dynatrace, App Center)
• Understanding of secure coding practices and mobile security frameworks (eg OWASP Mobile)
• Experience with mobile device management (MDM) or enterprise distribution
• Familiarity with cross‑platform considerations, even if primarily native‑focused

• Responsible for hands‑on design, development, and maintenance of iOS applications
• Owns the quality and technical integrity of assigned mobile deliverables and code
• Contributes technical analysis and recommendations to the wider delivery team
• Accountable for timely delivery of agreed development activities within sprint cycles

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from under‑represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements. As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.