You might hire an application developer to:
Build and maintain both web and mobile applications
Collaborate with the rest of the development team to ensure applications align with the organization’s goals, as well as customer needs
Oversee the performance of applications to ensure they’re always running properly
Carry out regular security and performance checks
Continuously find ways to enhance existing apps
Improve the overall application development process
| Required skills and qualifications | Preferred skills and qualifications |
| Proven experience (professional or otherwise) as an application developer | Proficiency with project tracking software, such as Jira |
| Ability to program in at least one programming language (ex: JavaScript or Python) | Certification in application development |
| Deep understanding of core programming principles, including design | Experience working as part of a development team |
| Critical and analytical thinking skills, with a keen attention to detail | Strong communication skills |
| Excellent time management | Project management experience |
