A mobile app developer uses programming languages and development skills to create, test, and develop applications on mobile devices. They work in popular operating system environments like iOS and Android and often take into account UI and UX principles when creating applications.
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A mobile app developer is able to create software for phones and tablets, and is familiar with the newest technologies in the mobile world. Mobile development requires staying in the mobile head space, meaning that it’s even more important than with other hardware contexts to optimize performance, battery, network, and memory management. A developer must be also aware of how to deal with device fragmentation, often working closely with a designer to achieve the best user experience (UX) results.
“Mobile app developer” is a very wide term, because it’s not limited to developers who write native code for platforms like Android and iOS. It can also include hybrid app developers working with frameworks such as Cordova or Ionic, and JavaScript and C# developers, who are using React Native and Xamarin to write mobile apps. These are distinct specializations, so it’s crucial to either specify what technology you intend to use in the app or make it clear that you are open to technology propositions.
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We are looking for a strong mobile app developer who welcomes both engineering and maintenance tasks. The primary focus will be to implement new user interfaces and features together with automated unit and integration tests.
You will be working with our candid and collaborative team, where your knowledge and advice about application architecture and the newest mobile technologies will be highly appreciated. The code you write will need to be cleanly organized and of the highest quality. You’ll also help ensure solid application performance and an excellent user experience.
In a bipolar smartphone world where Android dominates devices and iOS dominates application revenue, it is impossible to ignore one platform and develop on another. Here is a guide to help you find those rare masters of both Android and iOS platforms.
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As an entrepreneur, Luís understands the importance of proactivity and results, and has learned the meaning of responsibility and accountability. He is more of a generalist than a specialist, though he loves the detail and deep understanding that comes from intense focus and work on development projects.
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With over a decade of programming experience and 6+ years as a business owner, Lorand knows the importance of great communication and understanding with a client. He's obsessed with high quality and attention to detail, and he strives to find the best solutions possible. He currently focuses on using Magento or TYPO3 in his projects.
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In a nutshell, Hugh delivers positive outcomes. When he encounters a problem, he identifies the essential dynamics, hypothesizes a remedy, monitors, and iterates. When the issues extend, impact, or involve others, he acts quickly, focusing on communication and the roadmap. Hugh has over 25 years of experience developing applications and solving problems across a breadth of technical and business domains.
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Andrew is a remote senior full-stack web developer and architect, who is always ready to devise a new solution to the next problem. He enjoys designing and planning strategies ahead of a project, and the implementation that follows, ensuring your project requirements are met, giving feedback and ideas where appropriate. Given the task at hand, Andrew adjusts well to a variety of programming languages and technologies.
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Eric is a full-stack developer who specializes in creating ambitious UIs. For the past five years, he's been developing in software, with the most recent two, building full-stack apps in JavaScript and React. He relishes projects requiring complex security or creative visualizations and with tech ranging from SQL to Android to OAuth 2.0. He communicates exceptionally well and has delivered in both small agile teams and corporate enterprises.
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