{"id":13697,"date":"2026-07-21T17:00:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T11:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gapstars.net\/tech\/career-listings\/job-1553\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T17:02:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T11:32:48","slug":"job-1553","status":"publish","type":"career-listings","link":"https:\/\/gapstars.net\/tech\/career-listings\/job-1553\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Swift Engineer \u2013 Technical Consultant (Freelance)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>About Gapstars<\/strong><br \/>At Gapstars, we partner with some of Europe&#8217;s most ambitious companies, from disruptive tech startups to established Benelux accounting firms, helping them build high-performing teams in engineering and finance.<\/p>\n<p>Headquartered in the Netherlands, with talent hubs in Sri Lanka and Portugal, we are home to 300+ professionals who thrive on solving real-world challenges with modern solutions. Our teams work across domains, from networking, marketplaces, SaaS, and AI to embedded finance and accounting, delivering scalable solutions that drive meaningful outcomes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Role<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are looking for a freelance Senior Swift Engineer to provide technical consultancy support to one of our clients. The role will focus on complex iOS development and mobile application integration with connected hardware.<\/p>\n<p>The consultant will provide support as required, with sessions or technical deliverables arranged with prior notice.<br \/><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide technical guidance and hands-on support for native iOS applications.\n<li>Design, review, and troubleshoot Swift-based solutions.\n<li>Support mobile application integration with hardware and IoT devices.\n<li>Work with Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy communication.\n<li>Support UDS message exchange and device diagnostic processes.\n<li>Provide guidance on over-the-air firmware and software updates.\n<li>Diagnose issues across mobile, connectivity, firmware, and hardware layers.\n<li>Review technical architecture and recommend practical solutions.\n<li>Collaborate with mobile, backend, hardware, and product teams.\n<li>Document technical recommendations and solutions when required.<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>8+ years of mobile application development experience.<\/p>\n<li>\n<p>Strong expertise in Swift and native iOS development.<\/p>\n<li>\n<p>Experience with Core Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy.<\/p>\n<li>\n<p>Experience integrating mobile applications with connected hardware or IoT devices.<\/p>\n<li>\n<p>Knowledge of UDS or similar diagnostic communication protocols.<\/p>\n<li>\n<p>Experience with OTA or firmware update processes.<\/p>\n<li>\n<p>Strong understanding of iOS architecture, concurrency, networking, and performance.<\/p>\n<li>\n<p>Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.<\/p>\n<li>\n<p>Ability to work independently in a consulting capacity.<\/p>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Nice to Have<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Experience with Kotlin or native Android development.<\/p>\n<li>\n<p>Experience within automotive, mobility, cycling, IoT, or embedded systems.<\/p>\n<li>\n<p>Knowledge of CAN communication and secure device communication.<\/p>\n<li>\n<p>Previous technical leadership, mentoring, or consultancy experience.<\/p>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","role":"Senior Swift Engineer \u2013 Technical Consultant (Freelance)","location":"Sri Lanka","about_gapstars":"<strong>About Gapstars<\/strong><br>At Gapstars, we partner with some of Europe's most ambitious companies, from disruptive tech startups to established Benelux accounting firms, helping them build high-performing teams in engineering and finance.<br><br>Headquartered in the Netherlands, with talent hubs in Sri Lanka and Portugal, we are home to 300+ professionals who thrive on solving real-world challenges with modern solutions. 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