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Mobile Applications Developer in Des Moines, IA

Mobile Application Developer Job Description

Mobile application developers collaborate with designers, front-end developers and product stakeholders to deliver technical solutions to difficult or complex issues. They need strong analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills as they develop mobile applications for multiple platforms to build market penetration and return on investment. Mobile developers write programs using .NET and HTML, Objective C, C++, C# or Java programming languages. A mobile app developer selects the operating system they will develop for, such as Google's Android or Apple's iOS, then masters the programming languages and software development environment for that platform. A degree in computer science or another analytical discipline is typically required, along with two years of hands-on software engineering in a production environment.

Typical mobile application developer duties:

Coding, testing, debugging, monitoring and documenting mobile applicationsWorking with different departments to brainstorm and optimize deploymentsMigrating and adapting existing web applications to the leading mobile platformsRecommending changes and enhancements to existing mobile applications and developing project schedules and workflows

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Salary for Mobile Applications Developer in Des Moines, IA
120416 - 169174
25th percentile
120416
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
142579
The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
75th percentile
169174
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
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