iOS Developer - Information Systems Specialist I

Illinois Secretary of StateChicago, IL

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Job Description

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State
Alexi Giannoulias

Job Title: iOS Developer - Information Systems Specialist IDivision: Systems & ProgrammingUnion: IFTLocation: 115 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL – Cook CountySalary: Range $5,761 to $10,719 monthly – commensurate with experienceBenefits:https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.htmlOverview:We are seeking a skilled and passionate iOS Developer to design, build and maintain high-performance mobile applications for iOS devices. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of Swift, UIKit/SwiftUI and Apple’s design principles, with a track record of delivering robust and user-friendly mobile solutions. Key Responsibilities:

Design and build advanced applications for the iOS platform
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (designers, product managers, backend engineers) to define, design, and ship new features
Ensure performance, quality and responsiveness of applications
Identify and correct bottlenecks, fix bugs and continually improve application performance
Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, technologies and best practices in mobile development
Work with RESTful APIs, JSON and third-party libraries/frameworks
Participate in code reviews and unit testing to maintain high code quality standards
Deploy and manage apps through the Apple App Store

Required Qualifications:

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of two years of college, with coursework in the computer science field OR 2.5 years of technical systems and/or programming experience as an iOS developer

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or related field
Proven work experience as an iOS developer with at least one published app in the App Store
Strong proficiency in Swift (Objective-C knowledge is a plus)
Experience with UIKit, SwiftUI, Core Data, Core Animation and other iOS frameworks
A solid understanding of Apple’s design principles and interface guidelines
Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integration with backend services
Proficient with code versioning tools (e.g., Git, Azure Dev Ops)
Experience with testing frameworks like XCTest
Knowledge of cloud services (e.g., Azure) for mobile app backends
Experience with CI/CD pipelines for iOS apps
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Soft Skills:

Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Adaptability to learn new technologies quickly
Passion for delivering high-quality user experiences

Application Process:

Please visit https://ilsos.applytojob.gov/apply to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed.
Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago (312-793-5515) or Springfield (217-782-4783).

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.

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