Analytical skills
Mobile Phone Programmers must analyse users' needs to design the structure and flow of a programme.
Mobile Phone Programmers
Descriptions & Duties
- Mobile Phone Programmers design, create, and modify programmes and applications for mobile devices.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Trade Specific Competencies
Creativity
Mobile Phone Programmers have to create new programmes fit for the users' need.
Programming skills
Mobile Phone Programmers have a good knowledge of different programme languages and libraries in order to work out a good composition for the product.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
A recognised higher diploma or a recognised bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related disciplines
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $20,000-$35,000
Monthly Salary $25,000-$50,000
Monthly Salary $30,000-$70,000
Monthly Salary $50,000-$110,000
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 16-27
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 28-33
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 34-44
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 45-49
Monthly Salary Directorate Pay Scale Point 1
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Related Education & Training
Degree or above
Higher Diploma
Professional Diploma/ Certificate
Work Environment
- Mobile Phone Programmers generally work in a typical office environment. They usually work regular office hours but sometimes need to work overtime for a project.
Tools
- Computer servers - Application servers, Web servers
- Desktop computers/ Notebook computers
