Swift Experts in Switzerland
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Frank Gulitz
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
Urs Steger
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.
Reinhold Schätz
Last position:
Senior Software Developer at Hitachi Energy
- Support and further development of the Leegoo Builder
- Handling ad hoc requests
- Definition of rules/attributes and their rules
- Optimizing and managing SQL queries
Stefan Hess
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 Schmidt
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.
Mehmet Ünüvar
Last position:
Director and Senior Project Manager at Peak Suisse
- Managing and steering consulting and implementation projects in the financial services sector
- Responsible for project scope, budget, and resources
- Coordinating with clients and stakeholders in Zug and Zurich
Andrew Longe
Last position:
Service Manager - Testing at Takeda Pharmaceutical International AG
- Managing the Testing services for the Global IT Testing Centre of Excellence (TCoE) team, which is responsible for managing and supporting the Product & Project Testing Workstreams on various Regional Projects, especially in Pharmacovigilance, Digital Supply Chain, Clinical Practice and R&D, etc.
- Managing Client relationships, escalations and continuing to grow the project services globally, while also driving the testing efforts on Takeda’s AI, DevOps, Agile, and Digital projects.
- Led the implementation of a Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with GCP, GMP, and Swiss and EU regulations, resulting in a huge improvement in audit readiness.
- Overseeing projects for systems including ERP, EDGE, SAP ECC, SAP Transportation Management, S/4 HANA migration etc.
- Led an AI/ML PoC for AI implementation.
- Led a cross-functional team to ensure compliance with MDR, FDA regulatory guidelines and achieved successful project deliveries.
- Led and managed change management and communication for TCoE, keeping the Takeda organisation informed of change communication and practices, including presentations to various stakeholders.
- Ensuring TCoE outsource vendor resources adhere to regulatory, compliance and quality system standards and practices for GxP & non-GxP System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including aSDLC and TCoE Global Standards.
- Translated the product vision, strategy and requirements into backlog items, which were prioritised based on potential business impact and customer value.
Ioannis Kaliakatsos
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 Janik
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
21 years
Position duration
2.2 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Healthcare, Insurance, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
iPhone and iPad apps
Swift is the main language for Apple app work. Companies use it to build iPhone and iPad apps, watchOS apps, tvOS apps, and shared code for Apple platforms. Strong professionals know when to use SwiftUI and when UIKit still fits better.
Core ecosystem
- SwiftUI for modern interfaces
- UIKit for mature app flows
- Combine and async/await for data flow
- Xcode, Instruments, and XCTest for delivery
- Swift Package Manager for reusable code
This ecosystem matters when teams need clean app structure, stable releases, and code that is easy to extend.
Server-side Swift
Swift is not limited to Apple devices. Some specialists use Vapor or other server-side frameworks to build APIs, internal tools, and lightweight services. That can help teams keep one language across client and backend work.
When companies bring in help
- A new iOS app needs a strong start
- An existing app needs a SwiftUI or UIKit refresh
- Bugs appear after a platform update
- Tests, builds, or app store releases slow down
- The team needs help for a feature spike or handover
Freelance expertise is useful when deadlines are tight or the internal team lacks deep Swift knowledge.
What good specialists do
Strong Swift professionals write clear code, manage state well, and keep view layers thin. They understand memory behavior, concurrency, accessibility, and Apple review requirements. They also know how to work with design systems, APIs, and release workflows.
Switzerland delivery
In Switzerland, Swift work often sits close to product teams, banks, insurers, mobility services, and other app-heavy businesses. Freelancers may join remotely or on site, depending on the need for workshop time, security review, or close collaboration with local stakeholders. English is often enough, but German, French, or Italian can help in day-to-day delivery.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Swift, in one place.
Swift is used mainly for Apple app development, especially iPhone, iPad, watchOS, and tvOS work. It is also used for server-side services, command-line tools, and shared business logic. Companies usually choose it when they want a modern language that fits the Apple ecosystem well.
Swift is newer, safer, and usually easier to read and maintain than Objective-C. Objective-C still exists in older Apple codebases, so many experts need to work with both during migrations or feature updates. For new work, most teams prefer Swift unless they must support legacy code.
Swift projects often use both, depending on the app and its age. SwiftUI is a strong fit for new screens and faster iteration, while UIKit still matters for mature apps, complex navigation, or older codebases. A good freelancer should know how to mix them without creating brittle architecture.
A strong Swift specialist should also know Xcode, XCTest, Instruments, and Apple app release workflows. Many projects also need API integration, concurrency, accessibility, and experience with design handoff. For newer apps, knowledge of Swift Package Manager and SwiftUI is often important too.
Swift work can range from a small feature fix to a full app rebuild. A simple task may need a specialist who can move fast inside an existing codebase, while a larger product needs someone who understands architecture, state handling, and release risk. The more legacy code or platform complexity you have, the more depth you need.
Yes, Swift specialists often work remotely with teams in Switzerland. That works well for feature delivery, bug fixes, code review, and test coverage work. On-site time can still help for workshops, product discovery, or security-sensitive projects.
Look for clear app structure, good naming, solid tests, and careful use of concurrency in Swift. Strong professionals can explain trade-offs between SwiftUI and UIKit, and they show how they handle crashes, performance, and app updates. Review shipped apps, code samples, and how they talk about maintenance, not just features.
The biggest risks in Swift projects are weak architecture, rushed UI work, and poor handling of platform changes. Teams also run into problems when old code is updated without a plan for tests, dependencies, or release steps. A good specialist reduces that risk by making changes in small, safe steps.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used Swift in their recent projects is 109 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 876 € 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 67% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used Swift in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Swift in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Swift in their recent projects are Healthcare (89%), Insurance (67%), and Information Technology (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Swift in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (89%), and Quality Assurance (78%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Swift
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