Android App Development as A Career

Android is one of the most popular platforms being used in smartphones and tablets. A recent survey has shown that Android based mobile devices are selling at a faster pace as compared to other smartphones. The chief reason for this, are the various amazing applications and games available on the android platform. Are you a big fan of these apps? Then, you should choose it as a career option. After all, you should do what you love. Android application development is one of  coolest career options these days.

Another recent survey has disclosed that percentage of app developers choosing android apps as career increasing rapidly. Moreover, future conversion from other apps developers to android app developers is predicted to be around 35 to 40 percent respectively. In this tech world, people tend to follow the ongoing trend and the trend is to build android apps. It is an open source platform that allows developers to take up this app development for free. Moreover the development environment, memory, performance, security, stability and low investment features of the android platform have produced a compelling effect on the many aspirant developers choose android over the others.

These applications are developed in the Java programming language. So if you are looking forward to choose it as a career, you need to be thoroughly versed in the Java programming language. Along with the programming language, you should also be aware of the Android SDK (software development kit) and a few plug-ins. From games and entertainment, to industrial and work based solutions, there is a high demand for these apps and the superb developers who can provide them. Everyday numerous job opportunities are arising for the android app developers. Many of the android app development companies are looking forward to hire the android app developers who could provide customized app development solutions as per the requirements of the clients.

And most importantly, the salary factor. Currently, in the app market demand is hot for experienced app  developers who can make innovative and entertaining apps on the iPhone and Android devices. However it is the Android developers who are offered the highest salary packages among all of them.

As per a salary search performed on a job portal, Android app developers get an average salary of around $95,000 per year. Average salary of an iPhone developer was the second highest with around $93,000 per year. Due to this, there are moderately more android app developer job opportunities available across India (4,993 vs. 4,969) in comparison to iPhone app developer jobs.

This platform virtually creates the best app developers who can think differently and build small applications quickly. As it is open source, the scope to learn and work is endless. Moreover, the platform is supported by innovation giant Google. So, for a software developer who can think out of the box, Android will certainly be the best thing to happen.