Mobile DevOps Engineering, a flourishing field in the technology landscape, is quickly taking center stage as the torch bearer of digital evolution. In 2021, ‘DevOps Engineer’ topped the list of sought-after job titles, echoing an undeniable rise in its significance. The DevOps market pegged at $7 billion in 2021, is slated to mushroom to $51 billion by 2030, propelled by an unprecedented demand for Mobile DevOps engineers.
The explosive digital tide is evident in the spiking numbers. In 2022, the scene witnessed an 11% uptick in new app downloads, a 14% growth in mobile ad spend, and a rise of in-app time by 3%. Recruiters actively pursued candidates with DevOps skills (35.55%) and mobile development prowess (23.37%), with DevOps engineer roles projected to swell by 21% by 2028.
Today, Mobile DevOps has emerged as a dominant revenue channel for businesses, accentuating the urgent need for skilled Mobile DevOps engineers. Enterprises are striving to expedite build, test, and release times to exceed customer expectations. A sizable 33% of American retailers and 55% of millennial-run businesses have already adopted mobile-first strategies.
However, the intensifying reliance on mobile apps brings unique challenges to the forefront. Enhanced consumer expectations demand faultless app releases. The competition in the mobile space continues to grow, and about 81% of all mobile apps are vulnerable to cyberattacks, necessitating an increased focus on DevSecOps. On this front top-tier DevOps tools are leading the charge in boosting operational speed, quality, and ROI for DevOps engineers.
In the words of Barnabas Birmacher, CEO and Co-Founder of Bitrise, “Being mobile-first means companies are constantly optimizing their mobile offerings.” As we chart the future, prioritizing Mobile DevOps is set to catalyze job growth, drive demand, and enhance the quality of deliverables, firmly placing Mobile DevOps Engineering at the helm of the digital wave.
