Salary guide
Android Developer
- Average salary
- £28,000 – £60,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
ITSoftware Development
- Android is the world’s most popular mobile OS
Other names this job is known by
- Mobile App Developer
- Android Engineer
Key responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test Android applications
- Collaborate with designers and backend developers
- Maintain and update apps
- Troubleshoot and fix bugs
- Optimise app performance
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field
- Proficiency in Java/Kotlin
- Experience with Android Studio
- Portfolio of published apps
- Understanding of mobile UI/UX
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Developer
- Mobile Lead
- App Architect
- Product Manager
How to get the job
- Study computer science or app development
- Build and publish Android apps
- Apply for developer roles
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