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Mobile Developer

Mobile Developers build high-quality applications for iOS, Android, or cross-platform environments. They create smooth, responsive mobile experiences while ensuring performance, security, and reliability on every device.

Salary Ranges

  • Early-career professionals with ~1–2 years of experience.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Build and maintain mobile app features with guidance

    • Collaborate with senior developers on bug fixes and testing

    • Integrate APIs and basic data handling

    • Support app deployment and QA

    Autonomy & Decision-Making

    Operates under close supervision, handling assigned development tasks with mentorship from senior engineers.

    Tools & Skills

    • Swift, Kotlin, React Native, or Flutter

    • REST APIs and version control (Git)

    • Debugging and testing fundamentals

    • Basic understanding of UI/UX

    Ideal For

    Small teams needing reliable assistance with mobile app maintenance or feature development.

  • Developers with 3–5 years of experience building and maintaining mobile applications.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Manage end-to-end feature development

    • Optimize app performance and scalability

    • Collaborate cross-functionally with design and backend teams

    • Write clean, maintainable code and automate testing

    Autonomy & Decision-Making

    Operates independently on new features; escalates only complex or architectural issues.

    Tools & Skills

    • Proficiency in native or cross-platform frameworks

    • Experience publishing to the App Store or Play Store

    • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

    • Understanding of design systems and UX

    Ideal For

    Companies scaling their app or adding major new functionalities.

  • Seasoned professionals with 6+ years leading mobile projects.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Define mobile architecture and technology stack

    • Lead development teams and code reviews

    • Ensure security, reliability, and scalability

    • Drive process improvements and best practices

    Autonomy & Decision-Making

    Owns the entire mobile function; defines strategy, architecture, and development standards.

    Tools & Skills

    • Deep expertise in frameworks and cloud integrations

    • CI/CD pipelines and automated testing

    • Leadership and mentoring ability

    • Analytics and performance optimization

    Ideal For

    Companies needing strong mobile leadership to define long-term app strategy.

Key Factors that impact Salary and Seniority

  • Previous experience working with US-based companies

  • Native vs. cross-platform expertise

  • Experience leading app development lifecycle

  • Security and performance optimization

  • Team leadership and mentoring

Alternative names for this role

iOS Developer

Android Developer

Flutter Developer

React Native Developer

Mobile App Engineer

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