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iOS Developer - Information Systems Specialist I
Illinois Secretary of StateUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Oct 2025
💰 $128,628/yr($69,132/yr – $128,628/yr)
About the role
Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi GiannouliasJob Title: iOS Developer - Information Systems Specialist I
Division: Systems & Programming
Union: IFT
Location: 115 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL – Cook County
Salary: Range $5,761 to $10,719 monthly – commensurate with experience
Benefits: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html
Overview:
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:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Soft Skills:
Application Process:
Division: Systems & Programming
Union: IFT
Location: 115 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL – Cook County
Salary: Range $5,761 to $10,719 monthly – commensurate with experience
Benefits: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html
Overview:
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 Sp
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