iOS and Android Talent: Your Guide to Mobile Hiring

The exponential increase in smartphone use in the last 15 – 20 years has led to a rapid increase in the availability of mobile applications. Many modern tech companies have increased their development of mobile apps — which means companies need to hire software developers with experience in mobile application development.

Truss is here to help you find and hire the talent that you need with an overview of iOS and Android talent and a guide to mobile hiring. With different types of mobile app development, different mobile app development platforms, and different skillsets needed for iOS and Android applications, it can be a challenge to find talented employees with the skill and experience you need on your team.

Contact Truss today for more information on our global hiring platform and how we can help you hire remote software developers!

How To Hire a Mobile App Developer

Did you know that Google Play has an estimated 2,037,273 apps available for Android users? By comparison, the Apple App Store has an estimated 1,929,753 apps available. Mobile applications, games, and more are a lucrative endeavor for U.S.-based tech companies to pursue — but that means you need to hire talented developers to make your dream a reality — and the task of finding talented iOS and Android developers is not always so simple.

Tech companies that hope to hire iOS or Android developers need to find the right fit and it starts with your needs and expectations as a company. When you have established your goals and the roles you need to fill within your team, you need to assess the skills of your team to determine who you may need to hire.

Here are a few questions you need to ask when you hire mobile app developers:

What Type of App Development Do You Plan to Use?

When you make the decision to develop a mobile app, you need to determine what type of app development you plan to use. There are three primary types of app development that you will have to consider — Native, Hybrid, and Web-based — that each will impact the functions and user experience of mobile applications.

Native App Development: Native app development means that apps are developed for a specific platform like iOS or Android based on the programming languages that are used. This lends itself to enhanced integration with specific devices.
Hybrid App Development: Hybrid app development is when apps are developed with universal programming languages like HTML5, CSS, or JavaScript, so that the application is available on multiple platforms.
Web-based App Development: This type of app development is for web apps that are accessed primarily via a web browser on a smartphone or mobile device. These are not applications that stand alone, the applications are built for websites, but the interface is adapted to the device.

What Platform Do You Plan to Use for App Development?

The platform that you plan to use to develop your application will play a role in how you hire developers and the developers that you need to hire. The platform that you employ will dictate different elements of the application, how it functions, and the market you are targeting. Tech companies will have three standard platforms to choose from — Android, iOS, and Cross-Platform.

Android App: Android represents 71% of the mobile application and smartphone market. The Android development platform employs an open-source concept with a wide range of customization features.
iOS App: The iOS app platform is more restrictive with approvals and employs a closed platform that provides increased security. This platform results in high-quality apps with higher potential for in-app purchases.
Cross-Platform App: A cross-platform app employs universal programming like Flutter or React Native that allow the apps to work well on both Android and iOS devices.

What Developer Roles Do You Need to Hire?

Have you decided on the type of app you plan to develop and the platform you plan to use? When you have established your goals and have a concrete plan in place, it is important to determine what developer roles you need to fill, if your current team has the skills and experience you need, or if you need to hire developers. Roles you may need to explore include design and development positions responsible for the programming of a mobile app, maintenance and update roles that can include developers responsible for software updates and security, and collaboration roles where developers work together with managerial and marketing teams to cevelop the app.

What Skills Do Your Mobile Developers Need to Have?

Maybe the most important question you need to ask when you make the decision to develop a mobile application is — what skills does your development team need to have? The skills that your developers need will depend on the platform you choose to use and what type of app you choose to develop. Developers that work on iOS applications need to be fluent in Objective-C , Swift, and Cocoa Touch programming with experience in Xcode, CodeRunner, or AppCode. Developers that work on Android applications should be skilled in Java or Kotlin programming and should have experience with Android Studio.

How To Find and Hire Mobile App Developers with Truss

Do you have a mobile application you want to develop? You may have questions about hiring iOS and Android talent and this guide to mobile hiring created by Truss may be able to help.

The last question you may have about hiring mobile app developers is how and where to hire. You may have searched local job sites for developers with no luck. It may be time to expand your search to the global market and Truss can help. Truss provides tech companies with a comprehensive global hiring platform and years of experience in Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and other regions finding and recruiting premier tech talent.

We will find and recruit remote software developers that fit your specific requirements and have the skills you need to hit the ground running and help develop a great mobile app. When you have chosen the perfect candidate from our list of potential candidates, we will help onboard new employees, and manage your remote team and payroll. In addition to those services — Truss can function as your Employer of Record (EOR) in Central Asia to ensure that you remain compliant with local labor laws in the country where you hire.

Contact Truss today for more information on how we can help you hire mobile app developers in Central Asia!