Roles and missions of the Mobile Developer
The mobile developer is an important professional in the field of technology. He/she designs, develops and deploys mobile applications for companies, ensuring that they are functional and in line with business requirements. The main duties and responsibilities of a mobile developer are:
- Design mobile applications for a wide range of operating systems such as IOS, Android and Windows.
- Develop mobile applications using programming languages and technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript and C/C++.
- Develop rich, user-friendly interfaces.
- Develop and deploy applications using an integrated development environment (IDE), mobile development tools and databases.
- Test and debug mobile applications and ensure that they function correctly and conform to requirements.
- Maintain mobile applications on an ongoing basis to ensure they function properly.
- Collaborate with professionals to design and implement applications.
- Update applications and software according to industry changes and customer needs.
- Protect applications against viruses and other malware.
- Monitor industry trends and technologies and ensure that applications comply with industry standards.
- Attend training sessions and seminars to keep abreast of the latest technologies and application methods.
- Stay up to date with device development and mobile technologies.
- Provide recommendations and solutions to customers regarding mobile applications.
- Provide technical support to customers and resolve technical issues.
Salary and career development of a Mobile Developer
The salary of a mobile developer is generally attractive, and can increase considerably depending on experience and mastery of the required skills. In France, here are the annual changes in gross salaries according to years of experience:
- 0 to 2 years: between €35 and €41,000
- 2 to 5 years: between €44 and €56,000
- 5 to 10 years: €56 to 70 K
- 10 to 15 years: between €76 and €85 K
- More than 15 years: over 86 K€.
Mobile developers have the opportunity to explore several career paths, depending on their experience and skills. Here are five possible careers that can be considered depending on their background:
- Mobile technical manager
- Mobile software architect
- Mobile performance analyst
- Mobile user interface designer
- Mobile project manager
