What does a mobile application developer do?

A mobile application developer is in the front line of creating mobile applications for phones and tablets, using programming languages. The mobile app developer is a pivotal part of the engineering team and spearheads the project through its lifecycle from conceptualization and design, to testing and support. The key objective of this role is to create bug-free, user-friendly mobile applications as an Android and iOS mobile app developer. A big part of the mobile app developer job role includes developing application programming interfaces or APIs to curate the best mobile app experience.

You might hire a mobile application developer to: 

  • Translate code to create dynamic, functional and relevant mobile apps
  • Manage, maintain and improve the application as a mobile app developer
  • Write and execute clean codes that enable the optimum performance of a mobile app
  • Identify and include new cutting-edge features as a mobile application engineer
  • Perform frequent testing, fix the glitches and improve the performance as a mobile app developer

Job Description: Template:

At [Company X], we are all about curating a customised user experience digitally that breaks all the boundaries of app development. We’re looking out for a mobile application developer to help us implement the same. Our ideal mobile app developer does not hesitate to venture into the unknown, by staying up-to-date with the dynamic technological trends. Being a solution-oriented thinker, the mobile app engineer must adhere to the highest-quality standards to create the best design interfaces. With improved user experience as a benchmark, our prospective mobile app developer must thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Objectives of this role

  • Translate the company vision to take the form of a mobile application, through clean coding
  • Design the next-gen models of apps with high-quality mobile and application development
  • Manage the entire evolution process of the app, from ideation to execution and improvisation
  • Collaborate with other mobile app engineers within the team to deliver the best solutions.

Your tasks

  • Perform periodic testing and improve the usability of the mobile app
  • Build the design interface as per the client’s needs
  • Fix bugs and other performance issues as an iOS and Android mobile developer
  • Develop new features as a mobile software developer
  • Collaborate with other junior mobile app developers, back-end and front-end developers and designers through the lifecycle of the app
  • Communicate with the users to understand their exact requirements

Required skills and qualifications

  • BSc in computer science, information systems, or a related field
  • Prior experience working as a mobile application developer, or in a similar job role
  • Experience in working with APIs
  • Comprehensive knowledge of mobile application development
  • Ability to work as a team player across various verticals of the business

Preferred skills and qualifications

  • A portfolio of all the previous mobile applications created and released
  • A problem-solving approach to working as a mobile app developer
  • Outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal skills, with the ability to multi-task
  • Knowledge of Java, Swift or other similar programming languages