Building a mobile app is no small feat. It’s an ongoing project that requires strategy, marketing savvy, UI/UX experience, and tech expertise to bring it all together. 

However, putting yourself in a position to hire mobile app developers can be challenging. Many businesses are adopting mobile-first strategies, and the demand for mobile app developers has skyrocketed.

On the flip side, you’ll have to go through hundreds (if not thousands) of CVs when you post a job online. You’ll also have to act quickly to secure the best talent. However, if you hire app developers who aren’t the right fit, you’ll cost your company bucket-loads of money. 

It’s a challenge on both sides.

The good news is we can help. 

Here at Gun.io, we’ve helped hundreds of companies – from Fortune 500s to startups – hire mobile app developers with years of experience. And because we know communication is vital, we’ll help you hire app developers who are fluent in English.

This means you can trust us to hire a mobile app developer (or three) for your company’s needs.

Why choose Gun.io

Hire mobile app developers vetted by our team of senior engineers

Developers on our platform go through a rigorous screening process. This screening includes an algorithmic screening, a background check, and a live technical interview with one of our senior engineers. As a result, approximately 100 developers get to work with Gun.io clients each month out of 1,000 who apply.

Hire fast

Hire app developers in 13 days or less (our average time-to-hire).

Hire from a trusted pool of talent   

Hundreds of companies – from startups to Fortune 500s – have been served through our platform. Moreover, 70% of currently engaged developers have 10+ years of software experience.

Hire mobile app developers

App developers for hire with Gun.io

1. Build your ideal candidate

Tell us the skills you require and chat with our talent team.

2. Receive your candidates

In 3-5 business days, you’ll be sent a shortlist of the best app developers for hire. There are no job posts or stacks of resumes to review—just a shortlist of great matches ready to work. 

You can then decide which candidates you’d like to chat with, and we’ll arrange the intro calls. One of our team will also sit in to help answer any questions.

3. Get started

Once contracts are in place and you’re ready to hire a mobile app developer, we’ll connect you. You can then work together as you see fit. We also support both parties as needed and handle hours tracking, billing, and payments.

At Gun.io, we want you to be 100% satisfied, so we’ll help you hire mobile app developers again if you have any problems.

Hire app developers

What is a mobile app developer?

A mobile app developer is a programmer who creates apps for smartphones and other mobile devices. Whether it’s iOS, Android, or another operating system, mobile app developers use programming tools and UI/UX skills to create mobile apps.

If you want to hire mobile app developers, here are some skills you should look for:

• Programming languages such as Java for Android, Swift for iOS, and/or JavaScript for cross-platform development
• Cross-platform mobile app development frameworks such as React 
• UI/UX design fundamentals
• Experience with the Google Play and Apple App Store approval process
• Experience with RESTful services, APIs, and third-party libraries

Why hire mobile app developers?

Finding the right app developer or developers is all about identifying your needs. 

Are you migrating an existing app to the latest version of Android? Are you looking to create an iOS app from scratch? Will you use technologies like virtual reality that require additional expertise?

Hiring top developers is one of the best investments you can make for your business. The cost will largely depend on the scope of work and the skills needed to bring your app to life.

What skills should you look for in mobile app developers?

The required skills depend on your app’s platform and coding languages. However, there are some skills all mobile app developers should have. These include:

• A strong understanding of back-end programming
• UI/UX design and implementation skills
• An understanding of app architecture 
• Proficiency in at least one mobile development language or framework (i.e., Java, Kotlin, Swift, Objective-C, React Native, Flutter, or Xamarin).

If targeting multiple device types is a priority for your project, developers familiar with responsive design may best serve your goals.

Developers must also have soft skills to complement technical abilities. This is because mobile app developers work with many partners, including quality assurance engineers, designers, product managers, and other developer teams. 

Look for developers who can effectively communicate, problem-solve, and collaborate with stakeholders. It’s a bonus if a developer is familiar with UX and can speak the languages of product managers and designers.

What are the stages of mobile app development?

1. Ideation and planning: Brainstorming app ideas and crafting a development plan
2. Design: Creating the user interface and experience for your app
3. Development: The step where you hire mobile app developers to code your app
4. Testing: Making sure your app works properly and is free of bugs
5. Deployment: Submitting your app to the app store or stores where you want it to be available

What can our mobile app developers do for you?

Cross platform development

Create mobile apps that work across Android, iOS, Windows, and other operating systems.

Interactive UI/UX design

Create user-friendly interfaces and seamless user experiences.

VR/AR capabilities

Enrich your mobile app by tapping into virtual or augmented reality solutions.

Enterprise solutions

Hire app developers to help you delight your customers.

Upgrade, migrate, and maintenance

Upgrade and/or migrate your app to newer versions.

FAQs

How much does it cost to hire mobile app developers with Gun.io?

We get a lot of questions about app developers for hire and how much they’ll cost. The short answer is this: If you have a budget, we can design a solution to suit your needs. But planning for a future headcount is much easier when you have numbers and data. 

With this in mind, we don’t have standard prices on Gun.io. Instead, we offer flexible retainers based on your needs, the project, and the developers’ salary expectations. This price includes Gun.io’s fee, and you’ll see the total price upfront on developers’ profiles. There are no extra fees.

To help you move forward and hire app developers, we’ve gathered data from recent hires on the Gun.io platform. These numbers represent the averages and ranges for developer costs within their respective experience and geography bands. 

This data is a great place to understand how companies you’re competing with think about their investment with each hire.

We recommend using this data as a guide. You’ll still need to consider other factors to determine what will best meet your needs.

How is Gun.io different from other developer hiring platforms?

We make the hiring process feel effortless, whether for full-time or part-time roles. That’s because we streamline the hiring process, from sourcing and vetting candidates to matching you with mobile app developers.

Our clients appreciate our quick and easy hiring experience, with an average time-to-hire of 13 days. In addition, we’ve implemented a strict vetting process and have built a network of top developers. As a result, our developers have an average of 10+ years of experience.

Here’s a percentage breakdown for approved devs in our network:

• < 7 years: 11%
• 7-9 years: 26%
• 10-19 years: 47%
• 20+ years: 16%

Can I hire developers part-time?

Yes, you can! At Gun.io, you can hire developers on a full-time, part-time, or contract-to-hire basis. 

Of the three, contract-to-hire is a favorite among our clients and developers. This is because contract-to-hire lets you roll the developer onto your project to see if they’re a good fit before hiring full-time.

Does Gun.io only provide hiring services, or can I get project management support for my project too?

Yes, you can (again!) Gun.io can help you hire developers on a full-time, part-time, or contract-to-hire basis, and provide project management support. 

We facilitate intro calls and support both parties as needed throughout the engagement. We also handle hours tracking, billing, and payments.

Meet available, vetted talent today

So are you ready to hire mobile app developers? If so, we’ve got you covered. Click the button below so we can help you on your talent hunt today!