Mobile Developer Jobs
Browse the latest Mobile Developer (iOS and Android) roles in the UK.
Latest roles
Engineering Manager (Feature / C# Fullstack)
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £75,000 - £85,000
- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
Engineering Manager – Feature Engineering Location: Remote, Europe — you must be based within one hour of Irish time (GMT/IST). We can...
Senior Database Developer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £65,000 - £85,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Senior Database Developer The Senior Database Developer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable, sustainable data...
Python Developer
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £625 - Per Day
- Location
- Surrey, United Kingdom
Python Developer The Python Developer role involves contributing to projects aimed at reducing the company's cost per hire by building...
BI Developer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £33,000 - £38,000
- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
BI Developer The BI Developer joins our client’s data team to design, develop, and maintain business intelligence solutions that facilitate...
Senior Java Developer - Back Office
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £700 - Per Day
- Location
- Greater London, United Kingdom
Senior Java Developer - Back Office, AWS Migration, CI/CD, iAC (Infrastructure as Code) Location: 3 DAYS ONSITE IN LONDON Contract Length:...
Senior Database Developer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £70,000 - £80,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Senior Database Developer – Financial Services Location: London – Hybrid Type: Permanent Sector: Financial Services / FinTech An...
Senior Software Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £65,000 - £80,000
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
Senior Software Engineer - Applied AI Manchester (Hybrid, 3 Days On-Site) | £65,000 - £80,000 + Equity Gravitas has partnered with a...
Lead Data Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Crewe, United Kingdom
Lead Data Engineer Crewe (4 days per week) | Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Gravitas are partnering with a global organisation to recruit...
Cyber Security Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £65,000 - £80,000
- Location
- london, United Kingdom
Cyber Security Engineer 12-Month FTC | Up to c. £75,000 | Hybrid: 1 day/week in South London We are currently partnering with a client who...
Lead Applied AI Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £80,000 - £100,000
- Location
- Manchester , United Kingdom
Lead Applied AI Engineer Manchester (Hybrid - 3 days per week) £80,000 - £100,000 + Equity + Benefits Gravitas is proud to be partnering...
DevOps Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £80,000 - £110,000
- Location
- Manchester , United Kingdom
DevOps Engineer The DevOps Engineer role supports a start-up within the AI space, delivering resilient and scalable platform...
Cyber Security Engineer - AVP
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £70,000 - £85,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Cyber Security Engineer The Cyber Security Engineer joins our client’s Proactive Security team, focusing on developing security technology...
Senior Applied AI Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £65,000 - £80,000
- Location
- Manchester , United Kingdom
Senior Applied AI Engineer Manchester (Hybrid - 3 days per week) £65,000 - £80,000 + Equity + Benefits Gravitas is proud to be partnering...
KDB Developer - FI Algo
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £900 - Per Day
- Location
- Greater London, United Kingdom
Senior KDB+ Developer (Contract) Location: London (Hybrid) Day Rate: Up to £900 per day Contract: 12 months initally We're seeking an...
Senior AWS Platform Engineer
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £320 - Per Day
- Location
- Greater London, United Kingdom
Role Overview We are looking for someone to work alongside principal engineers and peers to make a high-traffic publishing platform...
Solution Architect
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £60,000 - £65,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Solution Architect The Solution Architect role involves delivering expert technical solutions within a leading charity’s newly established...
Business Systems Analyst
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £37,000 - £42,000
- Location
- Weston Super-Mare, United Kingdom
Are you passionate about leveraging your expertise to drive impactful change in a dynamic environment? Join one of the largest UK Housing...
Tech Analyst
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £35,000 - £40,000
- Location
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
Tech Analyst The Tech Analyst role supports our client’s digital transformation initiatives by enhancing the adoption and utilisation of...
Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £90,000 - £100,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Senior Infrastructure Engineer A specialist investment firm is looking for a hands-on Senior Infrastructure Engineer to look after and...
Salesforce Architect
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £45,000 - £60,000
- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
Are you passionate about shaping the future of digital transformation through innovative Salesforce solutions? Join our client as a...
Salesforce Consumer Goods Cloud Architect
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £750 - Per Day
- Location
- Greater London, United Kingdom
Salesforce Consumer Goods Cloud Architect Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team as a Salesforce Consumer Goods Cloud Architect,...
Account Executive
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £1,000 - £1,000
- Location
- Meadowside, United Kingdom
Account Executive The Account Executive role drives revenue through proactive prospecting and managing the entire sales cycle for our...
FAQs
What is the definition of a Mobile Developer?
A Mobile Developer works across various specialisms including iOS development, Android development, cross-platform development or specific frameworks like React Native, Flutter or Swift UI. They design, build and maintain mobile applications for smartphones and tablets. Their responsibilities include writing clean code, implementing user interfaces, integrating with backend services, optimising performance and ensuring a smooth user experience across different devices and operating systems.
What qualifications do I need?
To get into this field you typically need a foundation in computer science, software engineering or mobile development but formal degrees aren’t necessary. Many Mobile Developers get into the profession through coding bootcamps or self-taught. iOS development requires knowledge of Swift or Objective-C, whereas Android development requires knowledge of Kotlin or Java. Practical experience through personal app projects or junior roles is great training. Portfolios of published apps or GitHub repositories carry more weight than certifications.
How long does it take to become a Mobile Developer?
The time varies depending on the platform you specialise in and how you learn. 6-12 months to become proficient in either iOS or Android development. Cross platform development will take longer. Most employers look for at least 1-2 years of commercial experience so the full journey will take 1.5-3 years. Continuous learning is essential as both iOS and Android release updates every year.
What skills do I need?
For iOS developers: Swift, Xcode and knowledge of Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines. For Android developers: Kotlin or Java, Android Studio and a grasp of Material Design principles. For both: RESTful APIs, offline data storage, version control (Git), testing methodologies and app performance optimisation. Lastly, strong problem solving, attention to detail plus good communication skills to work with Designers, Product Managers and Backend Developers.
What do you work on?
Mobile Developers work on consumer apps, enterprise solutions, games, AR apps and mobile e-commerce platforms. iOS developers work on iPhone and iPad apps, Android developers work on Android smartphones and tablets. Some roles involve cross platform development using React Native or Flutter to maintain both iOS and Android from a single codebase. Their work supports everything from financial services apps to social media platforms, health and fitness trackers and entertainment apps.
What’s the job outlook?
It’s very good, mobile devices are the primary computing platform for consumers worldwide and businesses are prioritising mobile first and investing in enterprise mobility solutions. There’s a high demand for Developers for both IOS and Android and the interest in emerging technologies like AR/VR and wearables creates more opportunities for Mobile Developers with specialisms.
What is the average salary?
This varies by expertise, experience and location. In the UK, entry level is around £30,000-£35,000. Mid-level is £45,000-£65,000, senior or specialist (iOS and Android) is £70,000-£95,000+ in London and other tech hubs. iOS developers tend to earn slightly more than Android developers, but the gap is narrowing.
What are the career progression opportunities?
These include Senior Mobile Developer, Lead Mobile Engineer and Mobile Architect roles. Many developers specialise in either iOS or Android, others become full stack Mobile Developers with backend expertise. Some move into technical management, product ownership or mobile consultancy. Experienced developers become freelancers or contractors where day rates can be much higher than permanent salary. Continuous learning of new frameworks and staying up to date with platform updates will boost career prospects.
Why is continuing education important?
You need to stay up to date with annual platform releases (iOS and Android), new frameworks and best practices. Apple and Google release new APIs, design guidelines and development tools every year that mobile developers need to master to build modern apps. Also keeping up with app store requirements and optimisation techniques is crucial for app deployment and monetisation. Staying current means, you can deliver mobile experiences that meet user expectations and stay competitive in the job market.
