IOS App with Messaging / Geolocation / Payments

We are looking for an experienced independant Swift developer to create a native IOS app for hotel reservations and room auctions. If you are ready to build something new and like to innovate, then keep reading. The concept is similar to Priceline's "Name Your Own Price" and the app needs to have functionality that is similar, but not identical, to hotelbids.com. The app also needs to be intuitive yet have an extremely simple frontend with a smooth, modern style. Geolocation combined with Instant Messaging will be key components of this app and a strong understanding of MapKit and CloudKit are a prerequisite. Required Skills & Experience: - Swift and Objective-C - UI and UX design - In-depth knowledge of developing native mobile apps - Ability to write excellent quality code that works incredibly well, is simple and fast under load. - Fluent in English - Enthusiasm and a good sense of humour. A full brief including general specifications and a detailed Sketch design will be made available to the development candidates that we shortlist. Although we expect the initial development not to take longer than three months, there may well be an opportunity to continue the development relationship going forward. Please do not respond to this post if you do not have the following: 1 - Verifiable development references (We will need to see what you have developed previously as well as confirm your involvement with your client). 2 - Suitable experience in Swift to implement Mapkit / Apple Pay / Stripe / CloudKit or Firebase (FCM) 3 - A working Github link with code samples that indicate that you have the necessary experience. 4 - A willingness to sign a non-disclosure and non-compete agreement. 5 - An ability to work autonomously We will need to do online interviews before making any final decisions. If you are interested in this project and you have the necessary qualifications, please reply with some information about your prior development experience.