RECRUITMENT GUIDE
How To Hire an iOS Developer
Complete with job descriptions, skill profiles, and interview tips.
Use this iOS Developer hiring guide to help you make the right decisions, fast.
iOS DEVELOPER RECRUITMENT GUIDE
What does an iOS Developer do?
iOS Developers specialise in the Apple ecosystem and the iOS operating system in designing and implementing mobile applications. Through their knowledge and experience they know the in’s and out’s of this operating system and such they’re able to maximise the use of Apple APIs and out of the box functionality which will improve the application for end users.
iOS DEVELOPER ROLE
Day to day tasks of an iOS Developer
- Ensure performance of applications is not being limited
- Design and build iOS applications
- Develop and improve Objective-C and Swift programming abilities
- Liaise with other stakeholders to ensure implementation consistency across projects
- Create well written documentation for code bases
- Conduct code reviews
- Ensure there is good unit test coverage
iOS DEVELOPER DEFINITION
An iOS developer is a software engineer who specialises in developing applications for Apple's iOS operating system. This includes the development of mobile apps for the iPhone and iPad. iOS developers typically use the iOS SDK (Software Development Kit) and other tools to create native applications for the iOS platform using the Objective-C or Swift programming languages.
THE HIRING PROCESS
iOS Developer Hiring Process
BUILD THE IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
To find the best person for the role, you need to understand what the role involves. You can complete this with the hiring manager to define the role, its contribution, and the skills needed.
STEP 2: Source Applicants
WRITE JOB DESCRIPTION BASED ON SKILLS
Once you understand the requirements for the role, you’ll need to understand the skills for success. You can then write an effective job description to promote your role.
STEP 3: Skills Assessment
SELECT CANDIDATES
See which applicants have the right skills for the role. Send all your applicants a skills assessment test to test their aptitude.
STEP 4: Interview
INTERVIEW TOP PERFORMERS
Your skills assessment results will identify top performers. Focus your time on interviewing those that have met or exceeded your requirements. Assessment results will also help guide which skill areas to focus on in the interview.
STEP 5: Hire
MAKE AN OFFER
Once you assess your candidates against these skills, you’re ready to offer the top performer(s). You should base your offer on the value that the candidate would bring to your team and your business as a whole. It is also important that your compensation and benefits packages are competitive in the industry.
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BUILD THE IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
What technical skills are needed?
- Proficiency with Swift or Objective-C
- Knowledge of the iOS SDK
- Experience with Xcode
What soft skills are needed?
- Good communication skills
- Collaboration skills
- Problem-solving skills
WRITE JOB DESCRIPTION BASED ON SKILLS
How to write an iOS Developer job description
Once you’ve determined the skills required for the role, you can write the job description to advertise for your position. Here’s what to include in your iOS Developer job description:
Job Title: What position are you hiring for?
Summary: What makes your company unique? What would it be like to work for you?
Responsibilities: An overview of the role’s day-to-day activities, and how the position contributes to the organization
Requirements: Skills a candidate must have to perform the job successfully
Benefits: Details of compensation, benefits, and any perks on offer
SELECT CANDIDATES
Sample skill tests for an iOS Developer
QUESTION 1
iOS
Ask about their experience and knowledge of the iOS platform: This can include the specific versions of iOS they have worked with, their familiarity with the iOS SDK and other tools and frameworks, and any relevant projects they have completed.
QUESTION 2
Design & UX
Ask about their design and user experience skills: For an iOS developer, it’s important to have a strong understanding of design principles and how to create a great user experience. Ask about their design process and how they approach creating user interfaces.
QUESTION 3
Coding
Test their coding skills: You can do this by giving them a coding challenge or asking them to walk you through the code they have written for a previous project.
INTERVIEW TOP PERFORMERS
How to interview an iOS Developer
Once your skills assessment has surfaced the most qualified people for your open role, you can focus on interviewing these candidates. The interview should focus on any skills that require development that were highlighted in the skills assessment.
Now you know that candidates can do the job, the interview becomes more of a relationship-building exercise where you can get to know the candidate on a more personal level, understand their motivations, and how they would fit in with the team.
MAKE AN OFFER
How much does it cost to hire an iOS Developer?
The average salary for an iOS developer can vary based on a number of factors such as the individual’s level of experience, education, location, and the specific requirements of the job they are applying for.