Hire iOS Developers (Swift)

Hire iOS Developers (Swift)

Hire senior iOS Swift developers from Latin America in 8-12 days. Build native iPhone and iPad apps with SwiftUI, UIKit, and modern Apple frameworks.

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TL;DR

Hire iOS Swift developers in 8-12 days: Get vetted, senior-level iOS engineers from Latin America who work in US time zones, cost 40-60% less than domestic hires, and build native iPhone/iPad apps. Meet qualified candidates in 48 hours.

Key Benefits:

  • Fast Placement: Meet candidates in 48 hours, fully onboarded in 8-12 days
  • Senior Expertise: 5+ years experience, Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, iOS SDK, App Store deployment
  • Cost Effective: $5,000-8,000/month vs $12,000-15,000+ for US developers
  • Time Zone Aligned: 0-3 hour difference for real-time collaboration
  • Retention Guarantee: Free replacement within 90 days
  • Full Support: Payroll, benefits, HR, equipment, team retention

Why Hire iOS Developers Through Ideaware?

Finding iOS developers who write modern Swift, understand SwiftUI and UIKit, and have shipped apps to the App Store is challenging. Most developers claim iOS experience but haven’t navigated TestFlight, push certificates, or App Review guidelines.

At Ideaware, we’ve vetted thousands of mobile developers across Latin America. We maintain a pipeline of 1,300+ senior engineers ready to interview this week.

We Actually Vet for iOS Expertise: Not just Swift syntax. We test for SwiftUI, Combine, async/await, Core Data, networking, App Store deployment, and iOS architecture patterns (MVVM, MVC, VIPER).

We Move Fast: 48 hours to candidates. 8-12 days to onboarded developers.

We Handle Everything: Payroll, benefits, equipment, HR, retention, career development.

We Guarantee Results: Free replacement if it doesn’t work out. 2x industry average retention rate.

What Our iOS Developers Do

  • Build native iOS applications using Swift, SwiftUI, and UIKit for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
  • Implement modern iOS architecture with SwiftUI, Combine, async/await, and structured concurrency
  • Design adaptive interfaces that work across iPhone models, iPads, and different orientations
  • Integrate Apple services including CloudKit, HealthKit, HomeKit, ARKit, Core ML, and Apple Pay
  • Optimize app performance through Instruments profiling, memory management, background tasks, and battery efficiency
  • Handle data persistence using Core Data, SwiftData, Realm, or CloudKit for local and cloud storage
  • Implement networking with URLSession, Alamofire, async/await patterns, and RESTful/GraphQL APIs
  • Write tested code using XCTest, XCUITest, and Swift Testing framework
  • Manage App Store deployments including TestFlight, certificates, provisioning, and App Review compliance
  • Collaborate in Agile teams with code reviews, sprint planning, CI/CD integration

When to Hire iOS Developers

Native iOS Applications: Apps requiring full iOS SDK access, platform-specific features, best performance

Premium User Experiences: High-end consumer apps, luxury brand apps, design-forward experiences

Apple Ecosystem Integration: Apps leveraging Watch, Health, Home, Wallet, Siri, Shortcuts

Complex Native Features: AR experiences, Core ML models, advanced animations, custom UI components

Enterprise iOS Apps: Internal business tools, field service apps, secure document management

Existing iOS Codebases: Maintenance, feature additions, modernization from UIKit to SwiftUI

Common Tech Stack & Skills

Core iOS:

  • Swift 5.9+
  • SwiftUI
  • UIKit
  • Combine
  • Async/Await

Architecture:

  • MVVM
  • MVC
  • VIPER
  • Clean Architecture
  • Coordinator Pattern

Apple Frameworks:

  • Core Data / SwiftData
  • CloudKit
  • Core Animation
  • Core Location
  • AVFoundation
  • HealthKit
  • ARKit

Networking:

  • URLSession
  • Alamofire
  • GraphQL
  • WebSockets
  • REST APIs

Testing:

  • XCTest
  • XCUITest
  • Swift Testing
  • Quick/Nimble

Tools:

  • Xcode
  • Instruments
  • TestFlight
  • Fastlane
  • CocoaPods / SPM

Pricing & Engagement

Senior iOS Developers: $5,000-8,000/month

  • Full-time (40 hrs/week)
  • Benefits & payroll
  • HR support
  • Equipment
  • Retention programs

Compare to US developers: $130,000-180,000/year = $10,833-15,000/month

Your savings: 40-60% without sacrificing quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to hire iOS developers?

Senior iOS Swift developers cost $5,000-8,000/month including full-time employment, benefits, HR support, and retention programs. This is 40-60% less than US-based developers with no recruiting fees.

How quickly can I hire iOS developers?

48 hours to vetted profiles. 8-12 days to fully onboarded. 10-15 weeks faster than traditional hiring.

What skills should iOS developers have?

Essential: Swift 5.9+, SwiftUI & UIKit, Combine/async-await, Core Data, URLSession, App Store deployment, XCTest, MVVM/Clean Architecture, Xcode proficiency, iOS SDK knowledge.

Are nearshore iOS developers as good as US developers?

Yes. Many hold CS degrees, 70%+ have US company experience, work in US time zones with strong English. 80% hire rate from initial candidates, 2x retention rate.

What is your vetting process?

Only 3% pass: (1) Swift/iOS technical assessment, (2) 90-min live coding, (3) iOS architecture review, (4) cultural fit evaluation, (5) reference checks. We test SwiftUI, Combine, Core Data, networking, and App Store deployment.

What time zones do developers work in?

0-3 hour difference from US time zones (EST/CST/PST). Real-time collaboration during business hours.

Can I hire a full iOS team?

Yes. Solo developers, pairs, or full teams (2-3 iOS devs + backend + designer + QA). Scale as needed.

What if it doesn't work out?

Free replacement within 90 days. No fees or penalties.

iOS native vs React Native/Flutter: Which to choose?

Choose native iOS when you need:

  • Best performance and native feel
  • Full iOS SDK access (ARKit, HealthKit, Core ML)
  • Platform-specific features and optimizations
  • Premium user experience expectations
  • Apple Watch, Widgets, Shortcuts integration

Choose cross-platform (React Native/Flutter) when you need:

  • Shared codebase for iOS + Android
  • Faster time-to-market for both platforms
  • Existing web development team (React)
  • Simpler apps without complex native features

Our take: Native iOS delivers superior performance and user experience but requires separate Android development. Cross-platform reduces costs but limits platform-specific capabilities.

What ongoing support do you provide?

Full HR support (payroll, benefits), career development (training, conferences), retention programs (check-ins, culture), operational support (equipment, scaling), strategic partnership (quarterly reviews, pipeline).

What are the contract terms?

Month-to-month with 30-day notice. No long-term commitments, no placement fees. Free 90-day replacement guarantee.

Who owns the code?

You own 100%. All IP assigned to your company with NDAs and secure protocols.

How good is the English communication?

Business-level required. Clients rate 4.7/5. Full participation in standups and planning without friction.

Do you provide junior or only senior developers?

Primarily senior (5+ years): $5,000-8,000/month. Also: mid-level (3-5 years): $4,000-6,000/month, junior (1-3 years): $3,000-4,500/month.

Can developers work with both SwiftUI and UIKit?

Yes. Senior iOS developers are proficient in both SwiftUI (modern declarative) and UIKit (traditional imperative). They know when to use each, how to integrate them together, and how to migrate legacy UIKit code to SwiftUI progressively.

Next Steps

  1. Book Discovery Call - 30 minutes to discuss your iOS app needs
  2. Meet Candidates - 48 hours to receive vetted profiles
  3. Interview & Select - Week 1, you control the process
  4. Onboard & Ship - Week 2, developer integrated into your team
  5. Scale as Needed - Add more iOS developers or build full teams

Schedule your discovery call and meet qualified iOS developers in 48 hours.