Builds native Android applications with Kotlin, the Android SDK and Jetpack.
Entry
Intermediate
Coding
Very High
Key skills
Common progression
- Mobile Developer
- Android Developer
- Senior Software Engineer
Career overview
The Android Developer builds native Android applications with Kotlin, the Android SDK and the Jetpack ecosystem. They handle UI (Jetpack Compose), lifecycle, background work, permissions, performance and publication on Google Play. The role leads to senior software engineering, technical lead or mobile development positions.
Main responsibilities
- Develop mobile applications for iOS and Android
- Write, test and review production code
- Write unit and integration tests
- Refactor legacy code and reduce technical debt
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines
- Keep technical documentation up to date
- Mentor junior team members and review their work
- Prepare and execute change requests in production
- Analyse application logs to identify root causes
- Design and document REST APIs
Technical skills
Technologies
Education level
Education requirements vary depending on the company, country and experience. Professional experience, certifications and technical skills can sometimes compensate for formal education.
High School / Bac
Less common
Bac+2 (2-year degree)
Less common
Bac+3 (Bachelor)
Common entry point
Bac+5 (Master / Engineering)
Common entry point
Experience & coding level
Experience level
Coding level
Useful certifications
Certifications are never mandatory. They are one way among others to prove a skill.
- Google Associate Android Developer
- Google Professional Android Developer
- Meta React Native
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Overlap: 49% · Difficulty: Easy
Skills to learn: React Native / Flutter, iOS (Swift) basics, Mobile UI / UX
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- Mobile Developer
- Android Developer
- Senior Software Engineer
Soft skills
- Creativity
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Clear communication
- Sense of ownership
Common previous careers
Roles that frequently lead into this career.
Overlap: 54% · Difficulty: Easy
Skills to learn: Jetpack Compose, Coroutines / Flow, Room / SQLite
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