Mobile app developer
Also called: App developer, Android developer
Builds apps for Android and iPhone that people use every day.
What the work is
Mobile app developers design and build apps for phones and tablets: shopping, banking, games, health and social apps. They work in Kotlin for Android, Swift for iOS, or cross-platform tools like Flutter and React Native that build for both at once.
India is a mobile-first country, so app skills are valued by start-ups, banks and consumer companies. A published app on the Play Store is one of the best ways to show your skill.
A typical week
- Build app screens and features
- Connect apps to servers and APIs
- Fix crashes and improve speed and battery use
- Publish updates to the Play Store and App Store
It suits people who
- Enjoy using and improving apps
- Care about design and user experience
- Like seeing their work in people's hands
Your path to get there
School (Class 8-10)
- Try building a simple app with MIT App Inventor or Flutter
Class 11-12
- B.Tech CS or IT, BCA or B.Sc CS
College or fresher
- Learn Kotlin (Android) or Flutter, plus Git and APIs
- Publish at least one app on the Play Store
- Intern with a start-up building apps
Working or switching
- Web developers move into mobile using React Native or Flutter
- Designers who code can build their own apps
- Start with a skills refresh of 6 to 12 weeks: one short course and one TalentMeter assessment to show where you stand today.
- Use returnship and second-career programmes; many large employers in India run them for people back after a break.
- Explain the gap in one honest line on your CV and LinkedIn, and list what you did in it (caregiving, freelancing, courses, volunteering).
- Contract, part-time and freelance roles are a common way back in; they turn into full-time offers often.
Exams and certifications
| Name | What it is for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Android Developer and Google certifications | Show Android skills | Any time |
| Company coding tests | Hiring rounds | Final year onward |
Exam names, eligibility and dates change. Always check the official website for this year's notice.
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