Mobile App Developer
Build the apps people use on their phones, for iOS or Android.
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- Typical pay
- €36k–€70k
- Usual education
- Degree or self-taught
- Outlook
- Strong, particularly in fintech and consumer products.
A day in the life
Add a feature to the app, fix a crash reported overnight, review designs with a designer, and prepare a store release.
Ways in
- Self-taught with a portfolio
- Bootcamp
- Computer science degree
- Apprenticeship
What to study at 16
The subjects you choose for the final years of secondary school can shape which degrees, exams and careers are easiest to reach. This is about choosing courses, not choosing a school.
Spain
Bachillerato de Ciencias y Tecnología
Portugal
Ciências e Tecnologias
France
Bac général — spécialités
Germany
Oberstufe — Leistungskurse
Italy
Liceo scientifico
Netherlands
Profiel Natuur & Techniek
Skills that matter
Best courses to take
The study routes that lead most directly into this career.
BSc Computer Science
Programming, algorithms, systems and theory — the widest door into tech.
Longer route with more theory and options.
Helpful school subjects: Maths, Computer science, Physics
Mobile Development Bootcamp
Intensive 3–6 month training building iOS and Android apps.
Fastest route to a portfolio of shipped apps.
Helpful school subjects: Programming
Web Application Development (Grado Superior)
Two-year higher ciclo in front-end, back-end and database development, with a company placement.
Same foundations, then specialise in mobile frameworks.
Helpful school subjects: Programming, Databases, Web development