Mobile app developers are required to design, develop and implement mobile applications. They are responsible for the development of software applications in line with the appropriate mobile platforms.

Job description

• Develop, test and improve mobile apps
• Ensure the quality and functionality of apps is in line with your clients’ requirements
• Design and develop the app’s interface
• Devise fixes and workarounds for any issues that arise.

Eligibility

Class 12: Science with physics, chemistry and mathematics as compulsory subjects

Undergraduate Courses:

• B.Sc in computer science
• B.Tech in computer science engineering (CSE)
• Bachelor of computer application (BCA)

Postgraduate Courses:

• M.Sc in computer science
• M.Tech in computer science engineering
• Masters of computer application (MCA)

Skills required

Technical skills:

• Modern language programming skills such as C++, Java, CSS, HTML5
• Backend computing involve security, database management, hardware interaction, implementation of memory allocation
• Cross-platform app development
• Mobile user interface design

Non-technical skills:

• Client-focused approach
• Good communication skills
• Teamwork/Collaboration
• Problem-solving skills
• Spatial reasoning

Study Courses

• B.Sc in Computer Science from Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar
• B.Sc in Computer Science from Delhi University
• B.Tech programme in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT-Kanpur 
• Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) from Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research, Pune 
• Bachelors of Computer Application (BCA) from Parul University, Vadodara
• Mobile app development course certification from MobiGnosis, Bengaluru
• Mobile app development course certification from Ace Web Academy, Hyderabad 
• Mobile app development course certification from Try Catch Classes, Mumbai 
• Android app development course certification from Webskitters Academy, Kolkata 
• Mobile app development course certification from Concept Solutions, Thiruvananthapuram 

Career progression

Junior app developer – lead developer – senior development manager

Pay

Rs 3.5 lakh – 6 lakh – 10 lakh

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