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Mobile App Developer

Mobile App Developers create applications for iOS and Android platforms, focusing on user experience, performance, and functionality.

Median Salary
$128,300
Jobs Available
74,560
Career Level
Entry Level
Growth Rate
22% annually

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and build mobile applications for iOS and/or Android
  • Ensure optimal performance and user experience
  • Collaborate with designers and product managers
  • Troubleshoot and debug applications
  • Implement new features and update existing ones

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Proficiency in Swift/Objective-C (iOS) or Java/Kotlin (Android)
  • Understanding of mobile design patterns and best practices
  • Experience with RESTful APIs and data integration
  • Knowledge of version control systems (Git)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with cross-platform frameworks (React Native, Flutter)
  • Understanding of UI/UX principles
  • Knowledge of app store submission processes
  • Experience with mobile testing frameworks

Future Outlook

Strong growth expected as mobile continues to be the primary computing platform for most users

Bright Outlook

Related Roles

Frontend DeveloperFull Stack DeveloperUI/UX Designer

If you like

  • •developing mobile applications
  • •optimizing user interfaces
  • •implementing app features

Top Employers

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Apple
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Google
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Meta
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Uber
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Microsoft

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