Mobile Application Development Jobs

Salt’s Specialisms in Mobile Application Development

• Mobile Architecture
• Mobile Development
• Mobile Strategy

Latest salary trends in the Mobile Application Development job sector

Mobile Application Developer – Junior

NZ$75,000 - NZ$90,000

Mobile Application Developer – Mid-Weight

NZ$90,000 - NZ$115,000

Mobile Application Developer – Senior

NZ$1150,000+

Demand Vs Offer

Mobile phones have become the most important device in our daily lives. We use them for everything ⁠— to work-out, check our health, socialise, communicate, look things up, etc. The more we rely on our phones, the more Mobile Application Development industry needs experts who know how to make phones that complete all these functions. Since consumers get more demanding with time, the expectations on Mobile Application Developer increases.

Locations

• Auckland
• Christchurch
• Wellington

Popular Industries

Surprisingly enough, the three industries which hire most Mobile Application Developers are the financial services, hospitality and healthcare sectors. These are then followed by the information technology and computer software industries. Since mobile has become increasingly important for service or product usage, more industries are employing experts in this field.

Recent Changes

Technology is evolving very quickly. Consequently, jobs which depend on technology are fast-changing as well. In the case of Mobile Application Development jobs, one of the biggest transformation concerns the development field. While in the past, iPhone and Android development jobs were highly in demand, cross-platform development (e.g. PhoneGap development) is currently at the forefront.

Future Prospects

The future prospects for Mobile Application Developers is very promising. A career in this field will not only guarantee high salaries, but will also be secure as this multimillion dollar industry is expected to grow over the next decades.

Employers’ Requirements

Considering current job sector trends, one must-have skills in order to land a Mobile Application Developer job is Java. For professionals who work on applications on the Android side, Java is of incredible importance. Another skill which should be mastered by Mobile Application Developers is testing and quality assurance. Since not many people have the expertise to test on mobile devices, this qualification increases your chances in landing a job.

CV Requirements

There are four key points which recruiters want to see on the CVs of Mobile Application Developers. One core skill is the ability of creating intuitive user interfaces as there is nothing more frustrating than developing an excellent application but users do not know how to use it. Secondly, recruiters are looking for employees who are familiar with the most important programming languages, such as Java, HTML and C++. As far as employees’ computing skills are concerned, future employers place particular value on database security and management. The fourth core competency, which every mobile expert should have are excellent analytical skills where applications are designed to respond to the users’ needs.

Interview Preparation

It is very common for Mobile Application Development jobs to ask applicants to solve a coding challenge in a programming language, which is required for the job. Furthermore, employers tend to ask a couple of questions in an interview. Below is an overview of some frequently asked questions:

• Please give examples of mobile applications you have developed.
• What special features have you developed so far?
• What would be your testing process for the developed applications?
• Please describe your development process, giving as much detail as possible.
• Which clients have you worked for?

Educational Requirements

There are no strict educational requirements to work as a Mobile Application Development specialist. However, qualifications in computer science or software development would be beneficial to land a job. Post-secondary education and training might also impress employers. Another great way to stand out is to show your practical know-how by writing your own application.

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