What Employers Are Looking for in a Junior Android Developer

Shubham Khuva

writes on July 22, 2016

       It was very popular so we thought we would gear a different discipline this time – Android development.Android powers hundreds of millions of mobile devices in more than 190 countries around the world. It's the largest installed base of any mobile platform and growing fast—every day another million users power up their Android devices for the first time and start looking for apps, games, and other digital content.

      It is a wonderful time to be an Android developer. The technology is exciting and evolving, new devices are popping up all over the place, and there is a very high demand for developers. With hundreds of millions of users around the world, the possibilities for gainful employment seem endless.

        Here are the essential technologies you should be familiar with to develop a mobile app -

1. Programming languages - For Android and iOS development you should have strong command in Java, Swift, Objective C and some knowledge of HTML, CSS, C, C++ may be required. For database management,  knowledge of SQL or any database language is needed.
2. Development Tools - Some of the majorly used tools for developing mobile apps are Phonegap, Appcelerator, Telerik. If you want to develop a small app with a few features, you can also use DIY mobile app development tools.
3. App Design Tools - To design app, you can use the tools like Marvel, Invision, Sketch Paper etc which provide drag and drop facility to ease the designing process. You can also use the pre-made PSD's or sketches to design the UI elements.

      Getting started in a junior developer role for Android is similar to many other entry-level programming jobs, but let’s talk about exactly what employers are looking for and how you might start down this career path.

     Technical Skills

      1. Java

      2. The Android SDK

      3. Working with APIs

      4. Git

      5. Back-end Skills

     Non-Technical Skills

      1. Passion

      2. Collaboration and communication

      3. Writing

     Other Common Requirements

      1. At Least One Published App

      2. A College Degree

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