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Looking for a skilled mobile app developers to join your tech team? Here’s some expert guidance on how to tap into this talent pool.

What skills to look for when hiring a mobile app developer

Some key skills for mobile app developers include:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Swift or Objective-C for iOS development, Java or Kotlin for Android development, or JavaScript or Dart for cross-platform development.
• Experience using mobile app development platforms and frameworks, including Firebase, Xamarin, Flutter, React Native and Ionic. They should also be comfortable using integrated development environments like Xcode and Android Studio.
• A good understanding of mobile app design concepts, including user experience (UX) and user interface (UI), as well as familiarity with design tools such as Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD.
• Mobile app architecture, including the use of APIs, cloud-based services, and databases.
• Security best practices, such as encryption, secure communication protocols, and user authentication and authorisation mechanisms.
• Experience with testing and debugging mobile apps to ensure optimal performance and a good user experience.

Writing a mobile app developer job description

To put together a job description for a mobile app developer, check out our guide on creating a role scorecard here, and use our downloadable scorecard template. When it comes to adding required skills to your job description, check out our list of key skills for mobile app developers above.

By putting together a good role scorecard, it will be easier to come up with the practical definition of the right person for the role you are trying to fill. You are then ready to set up your public-facing job advert.