Android App Developer

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of high-quality Android applications using Java/Kotlin.
• Work with Android Studio to write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Implement and adhere to MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) architectural patterns to ensure scalable and maintainable applications.
• Utilize Data Binding to streamline UI development and improve code readability.
• Develop user interfaces with a strong understanding of various Layouts (ConstraintLayout, LinearLayout, RelativeLayout, etc.) and responsive design principles.
• Integrate applications with RESTful Webservices using libraries like Retrofit to connect with backend services and handle data efficiently.
• Gain experience in interacting with databases, including basic operations with SQLite Database (Creating, Updating/Querying) for local data storage and understanding of server-side data interaction.
• Apply Debugging Skills using tools such as Logcat, Android Debugger (Debug), and Lint for identifying and resolving issues, and optimizing application performance.
• Leverage Plugin Tools like ADB Idea, Codata, and Lombok Plugin (if applicable) to enhance development workflow and productivity.
• Work with various Android APIs to implement new features and functionality.
• Participate in Testing the Android Application, including unit testing and collaborating with QA for functional and integration testing.
• Perform Lint for Code Inspection to ensure code quality, consistency, and adherence to best practices.
• Learn and apply fundamental Design Patterns (e.g., Singleton, Observer) in Android development.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, UI/UX designers, and backend developers, to define, design, and ship new features.
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency and improve application performance.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Android development trends and best practices.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 0-2 years of hands-on experience in Android application development.
• Solid understanding of Android SDK and Android Studio.
• Proficiency in at least one of the primary Android programming languages: Java or Kotlin.
• Familiarity with MVVM architecture.
• Basic knowledge of Data Binding.
• Understanding of various Android Layouts.
• Exposure to SQLite Database and concepts of server-side interaction.
• Familiarity with Retrofit for API consumption.
• Demonstrated Debugging Skills using relevant Android tools.
• Awareness of common Plugin Tools for Android development.
• Basic understanding of Android APIs.
• Knowledge of RESTful Webservices principles.
• Experience with testing methodologies for Android applications.
• Ability to use Lint for Code Inspection.
• Eagerness to learn and apply Design Patterns.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A portfolio of personal or academic Android projects is a strong plus.

Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with the core team building a state-of-the-art blockchain based SaaS platform. 
• Building mobile applications using latest technologies leveraging Android, node and mongo. 
• Apply comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects. 
• Backend RESTful API Design and server-side development for web and mobile apps. 
• Develop and design database schemas on MongoDB. 
• Perform code reviews and unit tests to ensure code consistency and maintainability. 

Minimum Qualifications & Qualities 

• Passion to solve complex problems of agriculture in a dynamic start-up environment 
• Flexible, curious, exploratory, and can-do attitude 
• Great sense of ownership and ability to work with very limited supervision 
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 
• 1+ year of hands-on coding expertise in software engineering. 
• Experience with Android, Node.js, mongodb
• Ability to speak English fluently. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Strong programming experience of 1+ years with Android, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB. 
• Strong problem solving/troubleshooting skills. 
• Experience with SDLC in an Agile work environment using tools like Jira and GitHub. 
• Knowledge and experience of NoSQL Databases is a must. 

• Knowledge of AWS Services like ECS, EKS, EC2, S3, Lambda, Load Balancing, Route 53, API Gateway along with Infrastructure provisioning and optimization is an advantage.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines on Jenkins, GitHub Actions,
• Experience with containerization environments like Docker & Kubernetes is an advantage. 
• Familiar with TDD, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code
• Knowledge of any Blockchain protocols like Hyperledger is clearly an undue advantage

• 2-5 years of professional Android Application development experience.
• Experience in designing, development, and REST API Integration of Android Applications using Dart, Java, or Kotlin.
• Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices.
• Ability to design, build, and maintain high-performance, reusable, and reliable code.
• Deep knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of android, and handling of multiple screen sizes.

• Experience with Flutter SDK and Dart programming language.
• Strong knowledge on Flutter widgets like Cupertino for iOS and Material Components for Android.
• Knowledge on building flutter module and flutter plug-ins.
• Experience working on mobile platform like Android/iOS is required.
• Good knowledge in OOPS concepts and JAVA.
• Experienced in building mobile applications that utilizes web services (SOAP / REST / JSON / GSON).
• Worked on Dart.js
• Experience with third-party libraries and APIs.
• Good knowledge of database (MySQL, SQLlite, RealM).
• Knowledge on play-store publishing & distribution.
• Identify problems and bottlenecks before hand and report to the concerned personnel.
• Strong knowledge on mobile app development cycle and design principles.
• Good understanding of Android/iOS design guidelines, SDK and excellent JavaScript skills.
• Knowledge and experience with UX/UI design skills.

• Design and build advanced applications for the Flutter platform
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Work with outside data sources and APIs
• Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability
• Work on bug fixing and improving application performance
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency

What you’ll be doing:

• You’ll design and architect new features on Mobile Application development.
• You’ll be involved all aspects of development, playing a critical role in design, planning, development and deployment.
• You'll Develop robust, quick prototypes for proof-of concept features / application based on briefs.
• You’ll coordinate with all lines of business to delivery an entire piece of a system or application.
• Write clean, simple and well-tested code

Who are you?

You are a team-player who collaborates with developers, designers, testers and product manager to create an amazing user experience. You have experience with all aspects of the production software lifecycle. You have good interpersonal skills and feel comfortable coordinating efforts across teams. You are a fast learner, with an eye for detail, strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Your extensive knowledge in Data structures, Algorithms, ORM and Design Patterns.
• You’ll bring extensive experience in mobile development along with the best practices as per language (Android) guidelines.
• Your ability to thrive in complexity and a strong desire to collaborate with colleagues to deliver projects.
• If you have work experience in a Consumer Product/E-Commerce company, we’ll like you even more.

Podium School is an upcoming ed-tech startup focused on providing fun and rewarding learning environments to 5 to 15 years old children. We are looking to expand our Android engineering team to help us build and maintain a highly engaging Android app for our parents and children. You can check our website at http://www.podium.school">www.podium.school or download our app from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.podium.mobileapp">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.podium.mobileapp 

Job Requirements:

- The candidate should be capable of completing app projects from start to finish independently.

- 0- 2 Years of overall industry experience and rich experience inPodium Introduction:

 React-native.

- Ability to think from the end user's perspective and focus on improving the overall product experience.

- Developer at heart with strong focus to learn and implement the latest enhancements in React Native.

- Hands-on experience on Web development technology stack, HTML/JS/CSS and other web development libraries and frameworks is an added advantage.

- Thorough understanding of React Native development tools like IDEs (Nuclide, Atom, Sublime Text, or Visual Studio Code), Chrome debugging tools, ESLint, React Native CLI, Watchman, package manager, etc.

- Good familiarity with most of the React Native built-in and popular third party frameworks, libraries, and accelerators. With in-depth expertise on most of the popular ones.

- Excellent exposure and expertise in design patterns and software design patterns in general.

- Good communication skills.

Required Experience: 0- 2 years on React Native development

Qualification: BE/ Btech/ MCA/ BCA/ IT graduate

Key Skills:

- React Native, Android, Firebase (Mandatory)

- HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ES6/ES7/ES8, Nodejs, Npm, React JS, Redux, React Navigation, AJAX (Preferred)