11/02/2026 updated
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Senior AI & iOS Developer
Brisbane, Australia
Only remote
Graduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, University of MelbourneAbout me
Senior AI & iOS Developer with 10+ years of experience building and shipping high-performance mobile products across healthcare, fintech, retail, and education. Combines deep expertise in Swift, Core ML, TensorFlow Lite with strong backend skills in Python, FastAPI, AWS, REST, and GraphQL.
Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)Artificial IntelligenceAndroid (Software)Apple IOSApple XcodeMobile Application DevelopmentIOS SDKMachine LearningMessaging Application Programming InterfaceNatural Language ProcessingObjective-C (Programming Language)TensorFlowAzure Machine LearningSwiftuiIos Frameworks
iOS Development
Expertise in building and shipping 20+ production iOS applications using Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, and Objective-C, with full app lifecycle ownership from architecture to App Store deployment.
AI & Machine Learning Integration
Deep knowledge in integrating AI and ML capabilities into mobile products, including Core ML, Create ML, TensorFlow Lite, natural language processing, computer vision, and on-device inference optimization.
Backend Development
Strong backend skills using Python, FastAPI, Flask, and Node.js, with experience designing and deploying RESTful and GraphQL APIs as well as ML pipelines on AWS.
AI/LLM Tools
Practical experience with AI/LLM tools including GPT-based chatbots, OpenAI APIs, and sentiment analysis solutions integrated into production mobile applications.
Cross-Platform Development
Development of cross-platform mobile applications using React Native with shared AI modules supporting both iOS and Android clients.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Deployment and management of production ML pipelines and mobile backends on AWS, including integration with Google Cloud AI and Amazon Rekognition.
Tools & Software
Proficiency with a broad set of development tools including Xcode, Git, Stripe, Apple Pay, WebSocket/Socket.IO, and agile development workflows.
Project Management
Leadership of cross-functional teams of iOS developers and AI engineers, driving measurable outcomes such as 99.9% uptime, reduced crash rates, and accelerated delivery across projects.
Expertise in building and shipping 20+ production iOS applications using Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, and Objective-C, with full app lifecycle ownership from architecture to App Store deployment.
AI & Machine Learning Integration
Deep knowledge in integrating AI and ML capabilities into mobile products, including Core ML, Create ML, TensorFlow Lite, natural language processing, computer vision, and on-device inference optimization.
Backend Development
Strong backend skills using Python, FastAPI, Flask, and Node.js, with experience designing and deploying RESTful and GraphQL APIs as well as ML pipelines on AWS.
AI/LLM Tools
Practical experience with AI/LLM tools including GPT-based chatbots, OpenAI APIs, and sentiment analysis solutions integrated into production mobile applications.
Cross-Platform Development
Development of cross-platform mobile applications using React Native with shared AI modules supporting both iOS and Android clients.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Deployment and management of production ML pipelines and mobile backends on AWS, including integration with Google Cloud AI and Amazon Rekognition.
Tools & Software
Proficiency with a broad set of development tools including Xcode, Git, Stripe, Apple Pay, WebSocket/Socket.IO, and agile development workflows.
Project Management
Leadership of cross-functional teams of iOS developers and AI engineers, driving measurable outcomes such as 99.9% uptime, reduced crash rates, and accelerated delivery across projects.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2016
Languages
EnglishFluent
Project history
Led iOS and AI development for a production AI-powered mobile platform serving 5+ monthly active users across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. Developed 15+ iOS apps using Swift, UIKit, and Swift UI with Core ML and TensorFlow Lite. Delivered 10+ AI features including NLP chatbots, computer-vision object detection, and recommendation engines. Architected and deployed ML pipelines using Python on AWS with RESTful and GraphQL APIs. Led a cross-functional team of 6 iOS developers and 4 AI engineers achieving 99.9% uptime and sub-200ms inference latency.
Led development of 20+ production iOS apps for enterprise and startup clients across healthcare, fintech, retail, and education. Architected AI-powered features such as OCR document scanning, facial recognition, and GPT-based chatbots integrating OpenAI, Google Cloud AI, and Amazon Rekognition. Built reusable iOS frameworks and ML pipelines. Developed cross-platform React Native apps. Reduced app crash rates from 2.5% to 0.2% through targeted testing and performance tuning. Mentored 5 junior developers in Swift, Core ML, and React Native.
Developed 12+ native iOS applications using Swift, UIKit, and Objective-C. Implemented features including push notifications, payment processing (Stripe, Apple Pay), and real-time chat (WebSocket/Socket.IO). Built and integrated RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express. Conducted device testing and performance optimization. Managed App Store submissions ensuring compliance with Apple guidelines.