As an Android developer, you’re likely innately curious, technologically adept, and potentially on the job hunt as this post is being written. If so, you can and should use the first two items on that list to help with the third! Now, maybe you’ve been stumped for projects for a while and you’re wondering, “How is that possible?” It turns out that one of the most effective options for standing out as a top Android candidate is to embrace personal branding.
Wait! Come back! We promise you do not have to turn into some hokey influencer type or heap ponderous hustle culture platitudes onto your LinkedIn network. This strategy is low-key, curiosity-driven, and as technical as you want to make it… or as simple. (As always, there’s more than one way to do it.)
Quick Navigation:
- The Android Developer Job Market
- Basics of Personal Branding
- Always Be Contributing
- Try, Learn, and Fail in Public
- Wrapping Up
The Android Developer Job Market
First, let’s review the landscape and what’s at stake. The market for well-qualified Android development specialists still looks strong, with mobile devices staying in the hands of some hardcore users for as many as 5 hours every day. Android as a mobile operating system is leading the current device market at around 70% to iOS’s 30%, which is further good news. Current projections and most forecasts show heightened demand, none of which is going away before 2028 or so. With the average entry-level Android developer salary clocking in at an average of $80,000 annually, it’s a smart move – but you aren’t the only one who’s noticed.