App Developer

Average Salary

£42,640

Job Forecast

+2%

Currently Employed in Scotland

21,603

What is a App Developer

Whether it’s computers, smartphones, tablets, or games, apps are everywhere. As an App Developer you can create innovative software that has the potential to entertain people around the world.

Top 3 job tasks:

Create high-functioning apps for a range of devices.
Analyse customer behaviour and develop apps to fulfil specific needs.
Be aware of the latest software trends.

Getting in and Qualifications

App Developers are familiar with basic programming language like Java script and PHP. They need to have strong technical knowledge, so you may choose to gain experience in a computing environment.

Studying Computing Science at college or university can help you gain a career in as an App Developer.

You can also study for a foundation or modern apprenticeship in software engineering or computer science.

Entry requirements for courses can change. It is useful to contact the college, university or training provider to make sure you have exactly what you need.