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As the name suggests, the mobile developer handles the development of applications intended to be used on mobile devices running on mobile (tablets, smartwatches, smartphones). The field of web development and computing in general holds no secrets from them!

The mobile developer's compensation is determined by several criteria, including experience, skills, geographical location, industry sector, and technologies used... To give you an idea of your future salary, the average is £383. Their average annual salary will be £40K

The mobile developer is the expert that companies call upon to develop solutions that are more intuitive than web pages and better suited for touch-based use: mobile applications. These must be compatible with multiple mobile versions and different types of devices. In other words, the developer ensures to program applications that are functional on all mobile devices, regardless of their technical specifications and screen size. Their main objective? Creating an experience that pleases the end user. The mobile developer has in-depth knowledge of Google's development ecosystems. Moreover, they work in close collaboration with other professionals such as the artistic director, project manager, and graphic designers.

Among the mobile developer's missions, you will find: • The analysis of client needs through the specifications document created by the project manager; • The selection of the most suitable technical solution; • The programming of the mobile application; • Testing to ensure the product offers the best user experience while remaining compliant with specifications; • Bug fixing; • Submission of the application to Google Play; • Updating an existing application; • The development of new features.

The best mobile developers master a number of skills and technologies, namely: • Java, PHP, C#, C and C++ languages; • Languages for working on other operating systems like Windows Phone; • Development tools (Visual Studio Mobile, Xcode...); • Google Play; • mobile SDK (Software Development Kit); • mobile NDK (Native Development Kit); • Technology watch. English proficiency is also among the best assets of a future mobile developer, especially if they wish to find clients worldwide. This skill is also essential for accessing various educational resources related to mobile programming (blogs, videos...).

A mobile developer must possess the following soft skills: • Strong analytical and organizational skills; • Speed and creativity; • Rigor; • Flexibility; • Patience; • Good interpersonal skills (listening ability, teaching skills); • Resistance to frustration and pressure; • Availability, knowing that overtime can be frequent.