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Android Development

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A Day in the Life

Android Development consists of building, testing and refining applications for mobile devices that use Google’s operating system. Responsibilities include designing and building advanced applications for the Android platform, collaborating with other team members, troubleshooting and fixing bugs in new and existing applications, staying up-to-date on new technologies, unit testing, and working with outside data sources and APIs.

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Work Responsibilities

  • Working with the latest Android frameworks, design patterns, and technologies
  • Influencing the features and direction of the app with your own ideas
  • Android Development using Kotlin and Java

Growth Path

  1. Jr. Android Developer
  2. Android Developer
  3. Mobile Engineering Manager
  4. Mobile Engineering Director

Skills You'll Need

  • Expert in programming languages, like Java and Kotlin
  • Knowledge in basics of eXtensible Markup Language (XML)
  • Ability to use Android Studio and Android Software Development Kit (SDK)
  • Experience with APIs, such as JSON/REST APIs
  • Strong fundamentals in SLDC such as code reviews and CI/CD systems
  • Experience in Test Driven Development (TDD) or Behavior Driven Development (BDD)
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services
  • Knowledge of UI Frameworks

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Industries You'll Work In

Tech
Retail
Manufacturing
Financial Services

Teams You'll Work With

Android developers work with engineers, designers, and product managers.

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/10

Demand for Talent

  • Google Play has 2.8 million apps available, making it the app store with the biggest number of available apps, topping Apple
  • Demand for better and more innovative Android developers will continue to grow
  • Due to the high level of skills required, the current supply does not meet the demand
  • With Android accessories (like TV, wear, etc.) entering the market, and with companies continuing to invest in digital transformation, demand will only skyrocket for years to come

Compensation

$80K-$100K
Jr. Android Developer
$95K-$140K
Android Developer
$140K-$170K
Mobile Engineering Manager
$170K-$230K
Mobile Engineering Director
7
/10

Work/Life Balance Score

Work/life balance is when someone equally prioritizes their career and their personal life. This balance can vary greatly from one career to the next.

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/10

Job Stability Score

Job stability is about more than your experience and career. As industries decline, so do the jobs in them.

8
/10

Prestige Score

Job stability is about more than your experience and career. As industries decline, so do the jobs in them.

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