Busy mobile developers are probably used to stretching themselves a little thin, which could make them great candidates to join "the elastic workforce."
A recent study released by New York-based consulting firm Bluewolf examines the degree to which companies are outsourcing IT work, both today and over the next few years. Application development features prominently in the areas where outsourcing will expand quickly, according to the report, which leads to what Bluewolf describes as a need for an elastic workforce--highly skilled experts that will be able to help companies grow on demand. Mobile app developers will be a part of this workforce, the report adds.
"The explosion of Web and mobile technologies remade entire industries," Bluewolf says. "As organizations continue to integrate Web and mobile strategies into their marketing and eCommerce efforts, CEOs and CIOs are re-evaluating the best ways to manage demand. Some choose to keep web and mobile development within IT and leverage an elastic workforce mix. Others reorganize these functions under marketing or sales because of revenue potential."
Developers that specialize in consumer mobile apps could still get a piece of this action if they have the right experience and skills. Bluewolf lists Android and iPhone expertise as among the most critical, while front end developers and user experience (UX) designers will also be highly marketable.
