Android Developer
Create apps and features for users of Android devices.
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- What's it like to be an Android Developer?
- How to become an Android Developer
- Latest Android Developer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Android Developers
- Android Developer role reviews
What's it like to be an Android Developer?
Android Developers are Software Developers who specialise in building apps for the Android operating system. They interpret design features and write programming code to turn designs into usable applications.
Tasks and duties
- Staying updated with changes to new versions of the Android operating system.
- Liaising with stakeholders to understand user requirements and determine project scope.
- Developing wireframes to demonstrate new features and user interfaces.
- Maintaining, updating and organising code base.
- Writing and testing code for use in the live environment.
- Finding and fixing bugs and removing bottlenecks to improve application performance.
- Collaborating with designers and other software engineers to design and build new products.
How to become an Android Developer
You can work as an Android Developer without formal qualifications, but coding skills and knowledge of Android-supported programming languages are essential. Completing a relevant degree may provide an advantage.
- Complete a relevant degree, such as a Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours). This usually takes three to four years.
- Look for internship opportunities while studying to gain workplace experience and mentorship from experienced Software Developers.
- Consider enhancing your skills with postgraduate study, such as a Master of Computer Science. This usually takes one to two years.
- Consider completing short courses and IT certifications to develop your specialisation in Android-supported programming languages such as Java, Kotlin, C++, C#, Python and JavaScript.
- After gaining some experience, you could start your own software company or freelance consultancy.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Android Developer employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Kotlin Programming Language
Android Development
Android Sdk
Java Programming
Mobile App
Android Studio
Rxjava
UI
Git Version Control System
Mobile Development
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Latest Android Developer reviews
May 2021
Android is a tough gig - being the less loved second cousin to iOS. But in that is opportunity with less competition.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Science
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationHealthcare & Medical
The good thingsGood things
- ability to specialise in an in-demand technology.
- low competition for quality roles due to the step learning curve of the Android platform.
Challenges
- Supporting the wide range of d...
The challengesMany organisations will expect you to be an expert across both dominant mobile platforms, and one or more of the various cross-platform frameworks. It is not until they have to unpick the mess made by...
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May 2021
Software Development is brain wrecking job but rewarding.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Science (Computer Science and Software Engineering)
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationAndroid and React Native
The good thingsIf you like to code and enjoy solving problems through technology, then this Software Development is for you. Mobile App development is one of the ways to quench your thirst of change through technolo...
The challengesOften with problem-solving, you don't get enough time to balance your life as you are grossed into solving the issues. Since the software is intangible, you can brainstorm about it all the time.
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