Becoming a Mobile Developer is an exciting and rewarding career to be in, allowing you to design, develop and implement high-quality applications for a variety of clients. Mobile Developers work closely with internal teams on mobile app projects and use their passion for mobile and technology to produce innovated applications.
Key responsibilities of a Mobile Developer:
Produce well-designed and functional applications with code.
Create and develop interfaces in line with the organisation’s development objectives.
Work closely with internal teams to plan and implement new features.
Identify issues and debug current systems to improve performance.
Keep up to date with industry trends and features.
Discussing client requirements and the proposed solution with colleagues.
Developing (APIs) to support mobile functionality.
Ensuring best practices for coding mobile apps.
Using and adapting existing web applications for apps.
How do I secure a Mobile Developer position?
To secure a Mobile Developer position, individuals should have obtained a degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or any other IT related field. You should have a genuine passion for mobile platforms and writing code, whilst having the ability to work closely with internal teams to produce user-friendly solutions.
To succeed in a Mobile Developer role, you should have strong analytical skills and keen eye for detail combined with the ability to identify problems and provide solutions. Talented Mobile Developers will also obtain excellent knowledge of Swift and java programming languages.
To gain a promotion or secure a more senior Mobile Developer role, you must have a demonstrated history in working as a Mobile Developer for a number of years. Organisations may also request a detailed portfolio of your previous work for iOs, Android or Window apps.