iOS Developer Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of an iOS Developer:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
  • Proven experience as an app developer.
  • Proficient in Objective-C, Swift, and Cocoa Touch.
  • Knowledge of C-based libraries.
  • Familiarity with push notifications, APIs and cloud messaging.
  • Experience with continuous integration.
  • Extensive experience with iOS Frameworks such as Core Data and Core Animation.
  • Knowledge of iOS back-end services.
  • Knowledge of Apple’s design principals and application interface guidelines.
  • Proficient in code versioning tools including Mercurial, Git, and SVN.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of iOS Developer skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific iOS Developer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.