Android Developer

About SuperHuman Race

In 2016, we started imagining a world where 'good' is valued and rewarded. Based on this lofty mission of making the world a better place, powered by human kindness, we started looking for our answers in data and technology. At the SuperHuman Race, we take pride in using creativity and data to solve intersections. In working out these solutions, we discover the engineers, the architects, and the authors that live and breathe deep inside the colorful fabric of society. We automate social purposes for organizations and deliver impact-related insights to all of our users. At the core of the SuperHuman Race is the belief that while good work is important and aspiring to make an impact is necessary, it cannot be sustainable unless it is also fun!

Job Summary

We are looking for an Android Developer who is passionate about pushing mobile technologies to their limits. You will work with our team of talented engineers to design, build, and enhance the next generation of our mobile applications. This role will give you the opportunity to work on impactful projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams to create secure, scalable, and user-friendly Android solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and build advanced applications for the Android platform.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
3. Integrate with outside data sources and APIs.
4. Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability.

1. Identify and fix bugs while improving overall application performance.
2. Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
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Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
2. Proven software development experience with strong Android development skills.
3. At least one original Android app published on the Play Store.
4. Hands-on experience with the Android SDK.
5. Experience working with remote data via REST and JSON.
6. Strong experience with third-party libraries and APIs.
7. Solid understanding of the mobile app landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies.
8. Clear understanding of the full mobile development life cycle.

Preferred Skills:

1. Familiarity with Android UI/UX design principles and best practices.
2. Knowledge of Kotlin in addition to Java.
3. Experience with cloud message APIs and push notifications.
4. Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git).
5. Problem-solving mindset with the ability to think critically about edge cases and scalability.

Why Join Us?

• Build mobile applications that create social and environmental impact.
• Work with a talented and purpose-driven team.
• Opportunity to design and implement apps used by communities and organizations worldwide.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and innovation-driven projects.
• 5 Days Working.
• Informal Dress Code.

How to apply?

Send your resume and portfolio (if available) with a brief overview of your work, current CTC & Notice Period details to arman @ mysuperhumanrace dot com

Subject: Application for Android Developer

At SHR, we believe in meritocracy and are proud of the diverse team we have built. We welcome talent from all regions, geographies, languages, backgrounds, cultures, genders, and age groups in our attempt to accelerate progress and deliver on our shared goals of sustainability & equity.

JOB DETAILS:

Job Role: Android Developer

Experience: 6-8 years

Location: India (remote)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

1.            Handson exp in Kotlin and Android studio

2.            Good understanding of Core Java

3.            Experience in JSON parsing

4.            Experience in REST API

5.            Experience in Junit test cases

6.            Well versed in Latest Android API version.

7.            Experience in publishing apps to the App Store.

8.            Social Networking site integration

9.            Code version tool – Git and JIRA

10.          Architecture understanding - MVVM, MVP

11.          Strong analytical and debugging skills/ Unit test coverage

12.          Ability to do design and high level architecture

Job Description:

• Min 4-5 years of experience in Mobile application development
• Min 2-year Experience in React Native app development
• Firm grasp of the JavaScript and TypeScript language and its nuances, including ES6+ syntax
• Follow best practices using Android Guidelines
• Knowledge of functional or object-oriented programming
• Technically strong in React-Redux/Mobx development and deep understanding of core mobile concepts such as lifecycle, UI, networking, caching, device features, etc
• Experiences with automated testing suites, like Jest or Mocha
• Experience integrating third-party frameworks. Worked with logging and capturing user navigation and app usage to Analytics and Crashlytics for understanding the most used features by users.
• Knowledge of mobile security and cryptography is an advantage.
• Good working knowledge of tools such as Git, JIRA, Jenkins, or any tools that are similar to these.
• Experience with agile methodology is preferred
• Good communication skills
• Good knowledge of app telemetry integration & app performance management
• Have published at least 2 React Native apps on Play Store & Appstore

• Implement robust app architectures and complex user interfaces
• Component Design and coding new features. includes unit tests, debugs, and solves defects
• Component Design/Coding/Unit Testing/Debugging
• Responsible for designing app architecture and integration design to various external systems (APIs, 3rd Party SDK)
• Follow best practices using React Native Guidelines
• Understand reacting design patterns like HOC, Render Props, and their applications.
• Good understanding of atomic design principles
• Experience with CSS-in-js / styled-components
• Good understanding of Android & iOS working principles, Release process
• Ability to multi-task under pressure and work independently with minimal supervision
• Work on high-performance consumer-facing apps
• Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds.
• Good understanding of server-side templating languages (such as jade, EJS, and pug).
• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes.
• Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests.
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5, SCSS, and CSS3.
• Ability to make recommendations on UI design and UX best practices.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent knowledge of Android
• Appreciation for the limitations of handset development
• Attention to detail and subtleties of UI design and implementation
• Understanding of design patterns
• Ability to design for scalability and resilience
• Strong application process flow and problem solving techniques.
• Strong focus on refactoring and code quality
• Understanding of software configuration management and release management
• High levels of software engineering literacy and communication skills
• Friendly and professional manner
• Minimum 3 - 5 years java development
• Third Level Qualifications in computing, mathematics or science

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience of working in an agile environment
• Product development and lifecycle experience
• Experience of unit testing
• Scripting (JavaScript, Ruby, Python, Shell, etc.)
• Knowledge of build systems such as Maven and Gradle

# Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, or C++

# Ability to use the Android Studio, including the Android SDK, with ease

# Prior experience as an Android Developer will be advantageous

# Excellent coding and proofreading skills

Mandatory: Hands on experience working with Java or Kotlin. Very strong logical skills. Good hold on operating system concepts and data structure. Experience with web services , SQL Lite , camera kit , image caching concepts, keychain , past experience working with one of the design patterns like MVC / MVVM / MVP , network check implementation.

Good to have:  Rx-Swift experience , video / image filter experience , media player usage , complex UX effects , couch-db , RealM.Knowledge of GIT management , Continuous Integration and Continuous Development practices.

Soft Skills: Strong communication skills , high spirited , eager to learn , able to perform in a high pressure environment

We are looking for an Android developer responsible for the development and maintenance of applications aimed at a vast number of diverse Android devices. Your primary focus will be the development of Android applications and their integration with back-end services. You will be working along-side other engineers and developers working on different layers of the infrastructure. Therefore, commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and creating quality products is essential.

* Translate designs and wireframes into high quality code.

* Design, build, and maintain high performance, reusable, and reliable Java code.

* Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the application

* Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.

* Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization

- Strong knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes

- Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services

- Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices

- Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning

- Ability to design applications around natural user interfaces, such as “touch”

- Familiarity with the use of additional sensors, such as gyroscopes and accelerometers

- Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks

- Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements

- Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications

- A knack for benchmarking and optimization

- Understanding of Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines

- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git

- Familiarity with continuous integration