What Is a Part Time Android Developer and How to Become One

By ZipRecruiter Marketplace Research Team

A part-time Android developer has responsibilities that focus on designing and creating new applications and software for the Android operating system on a schedule of fewer than 35 hours each week. Your duties are to devise new applications, write the code for them, test them for errors and other bugs, and create updates for applications to keep them fresh and functional. Part-time Android developers collaborate with other people on the development team to carry out the development process from ideation to completion. You must understand the differences between various frameworks to decide which one to use for each application.

To become a part-time Android developer, you need qualifications that help you understand and work within the Android operating system. This typically includes a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software development, or a related field of study and the completion of an internship or entry-level job with training under the supervision of a senior developer. Most positions require a portfolio of development work showcasing Android applications and certification through a trusted Android development program, such as the Associate Android Developer certification from Google. Part-time Android developers need outstanding communication, problem-solving, collaboration, creative, and computing skills and at least some experience with C/C++, JavaScript, and other programming languages.