Swift Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used Swift
Frank G.
Last position:
Agile Coach and Program Manager at Centris AG
The insurance application service provider in Switzerland intended to develop a multi-channel output system to support their customers on their digital enhancement journey.
- Established an Agile Release Train based on SAFe 6.0
- Trained all ART leadership
- Coached the development of the solution intent
- Established 5 teams in the ART. Developed the Epic and Feature Backlog for the team.
- Planned and coached 2 PI planning sessions
The insurance application service provider in Switzerland intended to transform their claims management BPO and IT team into an agile delivery organization.
- Established an Agile Release Train based on SAFe 6.0
- Trained all ART leadership
- Coached the development of the solution intent
- Established 2 teams in an ART.
- Developed the Epic and Feature Backlog for the team.
- Planned and coached 2 PI planning sessions
Mike B.
Last position:
Freelance UX-Researcher, Designer at Bodensee Schiffsbetriebe; Labhard-Medien
- UX research, UX concept development, and UX design for an AI dialogue system with information on events, locations, public transport timetables, and special trips. Observations, remote user tests, session recordings, analytics evaluations, RapidUserTests, prototyping, etc., using Figma/Figma Make, Claude Design, and OpenAI Codex (Design)
Urs S.
Last position:
CargoMonitor App at MSR Electronics GmbH
MVP app for shock logger to monitor and analyze transport data via BLE as a Kotlin Multiplatform solution for Android and iOS.
Stefan H.
Last position:
Fullstack Development, Product Owner & Tech Lead at Trex AG
- Business analysis, architecture, and implementation of a telemedicine platform for pet owners.
- Leading the development team as Product Owner and Tech Lead.
- Introducing agile processes, setting up development guidelines and system documentation.
- Planning and implementing features like video calls, live chat, and marketing automation.
- Implementing AI-based features such as automated tagging of information (missing pet reports, marketplace entries, etc.), preparation of social media content, and processing of conversation transcripts.
- Skills: Angular, NGXS, Tailwind, Java, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, MySQL, LLMs, RAG, MCP, Redis, OpenSearch.
- Industry: Veterinary medicine.
Felix S.
Last position:
Senior iOS Developer at Commerzbank AG
- The comdirect app for iOS offers an intuitive and user-friendly mobile banking app that allows users to manage their banking efficiently and securely.
- Central features: bank transfers, portfolio analysis, personalized financial manager to facilitate daily banking and financial planning.
- Users: over 1 million.
- Written in native Swift using UIKit and SwiftUI.
- App-wide MVVM and Coordinator design pattern.
- Partial reactive programming using Apple’s Combine framework or vendor RxSwift.
- API integrations and data structures with JSON.
- Documented clean code.
- Continuous integration with Git and Jenkins.
- High unit test coverage with XCTest.
- Agile project setup according to Scrum.
Ioannis K.
Last position:
Algorithms Development Expert, Research & Development at Reishauer AG
- Mathematical specification and definition, analysis and software development of the skiving cutter tool motion planning within the skiving machine for simultaneous and sequential gear flank processing
- Twist-free topological manufacturing
- Workpiece flank line modifications
- Workpiece flank line and profile corrections
- Workpiece tooth thickness deviations
- Computer vision algorithms for automatic wear detection of the skiving cutter tool
- Software development for corrections of the machine kinematics for the profile grinding product series, including twist-free grinding
- Software development for corrections of the machine kinematics, quality measurement and evaluation for the slot grinding product series
- Performance analysis and continuous improvement of internal design tools (RTDesign)
- Tools used: C#, .NET, TeamCity, git, PostgreSQL, MySQL
Christoph J.
Last position:
Project management, Software engineering, Software architect, DevOps at Migros Genossenschafts Bund
- Greenfield project M-Zollmanager: Development of an internal platform to support users in booking requirement areas on line items in assessment notices.
- Greenfield project M-Deliveryplan: Development of an internal platform for planning and tracking deliveries in the international transport sector.
- Created functions to predict the estimated arrival time of container ships and goods from the port of loading to the port of destination, considering potential events.
- Developed the TrackAndTrace add-on for M-Deliveryplan to track and plan goods and containers.
- Built a generic AI chatbot for Migros app infrastructure, including ChatGPT integration and creating AI workflows with N8N.
- Developed AI assistants to automate repetitive tasks, such as creating release notes or processing Jira tasks based on N8N workflows.
- Further development and maintenance of the M-LFS, M-Vehicleaccess and M-Worklog apps.
- Used C#, Angular 18, DevOps practices, N8N, Kubernetes, Docker, Jira, Confluence and Azure.
- Ongoing project with continuous development of platforms and workflows.
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Statistics of experts using Swift
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
1.5 years
Positions per freelancer
21
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Marketing
Top industries
Healthcare, Information Technology, Insurance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
40%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Switzerland are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Switzerland using Swift
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Swift experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Healthcare (100%)
- Information Technology (86%)
- Insurance (71%)
- Manufacturing (71%)
- Automotive (57%)
- Banking and Finance (57%)
- Education (43%)
- Energy (43%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Swift for apps
Swift is Apple’s modern language for building software across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. It is used for new products, feature work, and migration from Objective-C. Teams also use it for Apple platform tooling and, in some cases, server-side services.
Where it fits
- Native iOS app features and full app builds
- SwiftUI screens and reusable components
- macOS apps and utilities
- API integration and app refactoring
- Server-side Swift with frameworks like Vapor
Ecosystem work
Strong Swift professionals know Xcode, Swift Package Manager, and Apple frameworks such as Foundation, UIKit, AppKit, and Combine. They also understand testing, code signing, provisioning, and release workflows. For modern app work, SwiftUI is often part of the stack.
When to bring help
Companies usually bring in freelance Swift expertise when an app needs a fast launch, a cleanup after rushed development, or support for a new platform target. It also helps when teams need help with architecture, performance, or a tricky migration from Objective-C to Swift. In Switzerland, this often fits product teams that want flexible support without long hiring cycles.
What good experts do
Good Swift specialists write clear, maintainable code and keep the app stable across Apple releases. They handle state flow, async work, networking, data storage, and UI behavior without overcomplicating the codebase. They also spot problems early in build pipelines, tests, and release preparation.
How to choose
Look for experts who can explain trade-offs, not just write syntax. Review shipped apps, code structure, testing habits, and how they handle UIKit, SwiftUI, or mixed codebases. For Swiss teams, it also helps when the specialist can work well in English and collaborate smoothly with local product, design, and QA teams.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Swift, in one place.
Swift is mainly used to build apps for Apple platforms, especially iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It is also used for watchOS and tvOS work, plus some server-side services when teams want one language across product layers. Many companies choose it for new app development and for replacing older Objective-C code.
Swift is generally easier to read and safer to maintain than Objective-C. It has modern language features, stronger type safety, and better support for current Apple frameworks. Objective-C still appears in older codebases, so many projects need experts who can work in both languages during migration.
Swift freelancers are a strong fit when you need targeted help for a launch, a migration, or a short feature push. They are also useful when your team lacks deep experience with UIKit, SwiftUI, or release workflows. If the work is ongoing and core to your product, a permanent hire may make more sense later.
A strong Swift specialist usually knows Xcode, Swift Package Manager, testing, debugging, and Apple’s app lifecycle. Depending on the project, they may also bring UIKit, SwiftUI, Combine, Core Data, networking, and API integration experience. For back-end projects, Vapor or other server-side Swift tools can also matter.
It depends on the scope. A small UI update may need only a specialist who understands the existing codebase and Apple frameworks, while a migration or architecture reset needs deeper experience. If the project touches performance, concurrency, or mixed Swift and Objective-C code, choose someone who has handled that kind of work before.
Yes, most Swift work can be done remotely because the code, tests, and reviews live in the development environment. On-site time can still help when teams need workshop-style planning, device testing, or close work with product and design. In Switzerland, many engagements mix remote delivery with occasional in-person alignment.
Look at the clarity of the code, the structure of the app, and how well the specialist explains trade-offs. Good Swift work is usually backed by tests, stable builds, clean state handling, and careful use of Apple APIs. You should also ask how they handle app review risks, migrations, and long-term maintenance.
For most new Apple-focused products, Swift is still the default choice. It fits well with SwiftUI for modern interfaces and with UIKit for established apps that still need that path. It is the language many teams choose when they want a current, supported, and maintainable codebase.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used Swift in their recent projects is 104 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 833 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used Swift in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 40% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used Swift in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Swift in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (43%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Swift in their recent projects are Healthcare (100%), Information Technology (86%), and Insurance (71%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Swift in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Marketing (71%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Swift
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