Here are the top 11 sites to hire freelance Swift developers:
Based on facts publicly available as of 01.01.2023
1. Toptal
Toptal is the premier choice for professional talent matching services. Toptal utilizes a global talent base of only the top talent -- hence the name -- a portmanteau of “top” and “talent.” Only 3% of applicants make it through Toptal’s unique vetting process.
Only the most talented freelance Swift developers are admitted into the elite Toptal developer pool.
In addition, you can expect Toptal to match you with the right Swift developers in less than 48 hours. If you’re short on time, and quality is important to you, then Toptal is the top choice to hire Swift developer talent.
2. Hired
Hired is one of the largest employment-centric sites. Businesses can use Hired’s custom matching algorithms to find the best Swift developers for their projects. Hired allows you to search for employees (with an option to mask details like gender and race to ensure fair hiring) and set up interviews with potential developers.
Another great perk that companies using Hired enjoy: most of the job seekers on Hired have at least two years of experience.
What’s best about Hired? It’s great for finding specialized developers who are actively searching for new opportunities, have relevant experience (as most candidates on Hired have at least two years of experience), and are in your area.
3. Upwork
Looking for a quick Swift hire? Interested in a Swift developer for hire? Are you open to freelance Swift developer talent?
Upwork is a giant general freelance marketplace. What does that mean? Quite simply it means that Upwork can connect you with over twelve million contractors. However, you’re not likely to find top tech talent and the best software engineers on the platform as quickly as you would with other companies and services.
However, it’s not impossible to find and hire Swift freelancers through the platform. It’ll just take a massive amount of time and effort on the part of your hiring department. Vetting, interviewing, and onboarding will all be up to you on Upwork.
4. Gigster
Freelance Swift developers who have worked with esteemed institutions like Google, Microsoft, Y Combinator, and Stanford University are available to you through Gigster. That’s why Gigster, a premier talent matching company, has seen a great deal of investment, even attracting celebrity investors in Silicon Valley.
While Gigster does provide a great service, they do not offer a 48-hour guarantee. If you need to hire Swift developer talent in a pinch, try matching services like Toptal.
5. Hedgehog Lab
Hedgehog Lab is one of the largest and most respected mobile app development agencies with a client list including Mitsubishi, Microsoft, and Toyota. They create all sorts of applications in a post-PC world. Meaning, they make innovative experiences for tablets, iPhones, Androids, and AR/VR devices. If you have the available resources to hire a global tech firm like Hedgehog Lab for your next Swift project, you will not be disappointed.
6. Dice
Dice is one of the largest tech and IT job boards on the web. With millions of users and with high-profile job posters such as Disney, Dice has a lot to offer any and every company looking for Swift developers.
Dice is a little bit pricier than some of the other job boards listed on this hiring guide, but Dice is more than worth the investment, given how much exposure the tech job board guarantees.
7. Startupers
Startupers is a job board primarily focused on helping fill startup job openings. If you’re a startup or a young company, you could find Swift developers through Startupers that are not only willing to work for a new company but excited to adopt an agile, lean, or scrum approach.
Swift developers seeking an adventure by working in a fast-paced startup environment will be searching job boards like Startupers, making it a great site to find enthusiastic developers.
8. Freelancer
Freelancer is an absolutely massive marketplace with 25 million registered users, 12 million total posted jobs, and thousands of completed projects. With Freelancer’s large user base you are sure to find a Swift developer that meets your requirements.
However, it’s important to keep in mind that with Freelancer’s millions of members presents a challenge. Searching, finding, and vetting freelancers through the site will be completely up to you. It can be quite a laborious task, so be sure you have the time and money to sink resources into finding freelancers yourself.
9. CyberCoders
CyberCoders is a tech recruiting platform. Employers can post freelance Dot Net developer jobs as well as full-time positions.
Recruiters can help match employers to potential Swift developers. While it doesn’t provide a full suite of services like some of the other sites on this list, it is a specialized job board and tech recruiting platform that is worth investigating.
10. Omega-R
Want to hire Swift developer talent? What about a whole team? If so, Omega-R might be a company that can help you.
Omega-R is a top-rated mobile app development agency. They help clients build Android, iOS, and native mobile applications. They can build AR, VR, and games on Apple devices. With over two hundred completed projects, fifty in-house mobile development experts, and twelve global awards, Omega-R can all but guarantee a finished and polished Swift product.
11. LinkedIn
LinkedIn is the largest professional networking platform in existence. According to Fortune, LinkedIn has over half a billion members. If you’re looking to hire experienced Swift developers, you should consider reaching out to them through the staggeringly massive social media site.
Employers are able to search for qualified candidates through the platform. However, it’s important to note that the heavy-lifting of hiring (i.e. prospecting, vetting, and interviewing) will be up to the employer. Sifting through thousands of profiles may end up proving to be too taxing.