Mobile Developer Jobs
Browse the latest Mobile Developer (iOS and Android) roles in the UK.
Latest roles
Mobile UX/UI Designer
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £300 - Per Day
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Mobile UX/UI Designer (Freelance) – Part‑time Contract | Fully Remote | £300/day | 2.5 days/week | 4 months Contract Details £300/day 2.5...
Senior Backend Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £80,000 - £90,000
- Location
- ---ENGLAND---, United Kingdom
Role: Senior Backend Engineer Salary range: 80-90k Location: x2 days pw in Central/East London Tech stack includes: Typescript, NodeJS,...
Software Developer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £35,000 - £40,000
- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
Software Developer Location: Leeds (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week) Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 Gravitas is partnered with a leading...
Senior Java Developer
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £550 - Per Day
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Senior Java Developer We are looking for a Senior Java Developer to join a modern engineering team focused on building high-performance,...
Senior Java developer
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £700 - Per Day
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Senior Java Developer We are partnering with a regulated banking environment in London that values innovative, secure, and resilient...
Senior Software Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £85,000 - £95,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Senior Software Engineer Location: London - Hybrid Salary: £85,000 to £95,000 DOE Contract Type: Permanent Full Time A leading organisation...
Senior Developer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £55,000 - £62,000
- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
Senior Software Integration Developer Location: Hybrid, typically one day a week on site in Birmingham Salary: £62,295 Contract Type:...
Front End Engineer (Mid Level)
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £60,000 - £70,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Role: Front End Engineer (Mid-Level) Salary range: £70,000 Location: Remote, London office Tech stack includes: React, TypeScript, Next.js...
Integration Specialist – ServiceNow ITSM
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
Contract Integration Specialist Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Integration Specialist to lead the API integration between...
Application Support Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £55,000 - £55,000
- Location
- Stevenage, United Kingdom
Housing Systems Support Engineer Location: South East England (Hybrid – 2 days per week in-office) Salary: £55,000 + Excellent Benefits...
Product Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £90,000 - £140,000
- Location
- London , - None Specified -
About the Company Our client is an early-stage, venture-backed technology company building tools that enable teams to collaborate visually...
Salesforce Architect- Field Service
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £100,000 - £110,000
- Location
- london, - None Specified -
Join a boutique consulting organisation specialising in business and technology consulting, delivering end-to-end digital transformation....
Data Reliability Support Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £60,000 - £70,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Data Reliability Support Engineer Our client is a growing organization dedicated to maintaining high standards of data accuracy and...
Salesforce PM/ Arcihtect
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £50,000 - Per Day
- Location
- Baildon, United Kingdom
Key Responsibilities 1. Solution Architecture & Technical Leadership Lead the architecture and end-to-end design of: Salesforce Service...
Salesforce Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £65,000 - £65,000
- Location
- Baildon, United Kingdom
Key Responsibilities Lead and support the implementation and optimisation of Salesforce Service Cloud Design, develop, and maintain...
Data Architect
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £110,000 - £125,000
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
Data Architect (Azure Databricks) £110,000–£125,000 + Benefits Hybrid – 2 days a week in London, Manchester, or Edinburgh Gravitas is...
Senior MLOps Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
Gravitas Group is partnering with an innovative AI engineering consultancy to hire a Senior MLOps Engineer. This fast-growing team...
Lead Backend Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £113,000 - £125,000
- Location
- q, United Kingdom
Role: Lead Backend Engineer Salary: up to 125k Location: East/Central London (x4 days per week onsite) Tech stack includes: NodeJS,...
Lead Data Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £80,000 - £100,000
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
Lead Data Engineer £80,000 – £100,000 + Bonus | Manchester (3 days hybrid after probation) Gravitas is partnering with a growing financial...
Dynamics Developer
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £500 - Per Day
- Location
- Newcastle-under-Lyme , - None Specified -
We’re working with an organisation looking to appoint an experienced Dynamics 365 CE & Power Platform Consultant. Key Details Role:...
NEC Applications Specialists
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £45,000 - £60,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Multiple NEC Systems Analysts needed on a Permanent basis for a large social housing provider. This is a great time to join, as the...
Senior QA Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £50,000 - £70,000
- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
Senior QA Engineer London (Edgware Road) – Hybrid (3 days in office: Mon/Tues/Thurs) £50,000–£70,000 + benefits We’re partnering with a...
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.
