Mobile Application Development Engineer (Smartphones, Tablet Computers, and Other Portable Terminals)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technical role involving the design, development, testing, and operation of applications for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.
Description
Mobile application development engineers design, implement, test, release, and maintain native apps that run on OSes such as iOS and Android, as well as hybrid apps using cross-platform technologies like React Native and Flutter. They address mobile-specific development requirements such as UI/UX design, performance optimization, security measures, push notification implementation, and release procedures to the App Store/Google Play. Additionally, they must adapt to the diversity of device screen sizes and OS versions and continuously acquire new technologies.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of smartphone usage and the spread of IoT, demand for mobile apps is steadily increasing. Expertise in cross-platform development and 5G utilization areas will enhance market value.
Personality Traits
Attentive to details / Curious and inquisitive / Excellent communication skills / Patient
Work Style
Contract Development / Flex / Freelance / In-house Development / Remote
Career Path
Junior Mobile Engineer → Senior Mobile Engineer → Tech Lead → Architect → Project Manager → CTO
Required Skills
API Integration / Mobile App Development Frameworks / Programming Languages / UI/UX Design Basics / Version Control
Recommended Skills
Cloud Services / Information Security Knowledge / Prototyping Tools / Reading English Documentation / Test Automation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is required to incorporate device-specific constraints and OS characteristics into the design. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because mistakes are not tolerated in UI/UX or platform-specific requirements. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | To keep up with frequently updated OSes and frameworks. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to identify and solve problems that occur in diverse devices and OS environments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work. |
Related Qualifications
- Applied Information Technology Engineer
- Fundamental Information Technology Engineer
Aliases
- Mobile Developer
- Smartphone App Engineer
- Tablet App Developer
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