Salary guide
App Developer
- Average salary
- £28,000 – £60,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
ITSoftware
- The UK app economy supports over 300,000 jobs
Other names this job is known by
- Mobile Developer
- Application Developer
Key responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain mobile or web applications
- Collaborate with designers and product teams
- Write clean, efficient code
- Test and debug applications
- Integrate APIs and third-party services
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, Swift, JavaScript)
- Portfolio of published apps
- Experience with app frameworks (React Native, Flutter, Android Studio, Xcode)
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Developer
- App Team Lead
- Software Architect
- Product Manager
How to get the job
- Study computer science or app development
- Build a portfolio of apps
- Apply for internships or junior roles
- Progress to senior or specialist positions
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