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Diploma in Mobile Developer

Introduction

The Mobile Application Developer is responsible for creating programs used on mobile devices such as smart phones. Mobile Developer's job is to write the program, test it, make the necessary changes and tweaks, and eventually release it to the public. Inevitably, problems with the program will be found, and you’ll then be responsible for repairing them.

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Course Benefits

Mobile Developers need a specific set of technical skills to complete both back and front-end development work. This exceptional program qualifies graduates for careers in IT companies throughout the private and public sectors as below:
  • Internet Site Developer/ Designer
  • Intranet Developer/ Designer
  • Android Developer
  • Web Developer
As per payscale.com the average pay for a Mobile Applications Developer is C$59,806 per year

Job Duties

Mobile developers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Mobile Developers first tend to decide the overall architecture of the mobile app. Right from the UI design to back end compatibility. Mobile developers develop mobile apps for all platforms.
  • Development (UI) - select and work on the platform according to client's need of the mobile app i.e. according to Android, IOS or Windows
  • If the client wants mobile app in each and every platform then developer may choose to go with hybrid tools which use JavaScript and HTML5
  • For the back end development, use adobe software such as Dreamweaver for database creation.
  • Last and the most important factor is UX ( user experience). This is considered as the biggest factor for the success of a mobile developer. UX can be illustrated in simple formula UX=UI + Functionality. If user is satisfied and happy with UI and the functionality is smooth, like the app never crashes, less memory usage and also data fetching is less, then app is good to go for the launch.
  • Conduct tests and perform security and quality controls
  • May research and evaluate a variety of interactive media software products
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