Android Developer

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled React Native Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance cross-platform mobile applications for Android and iOS.

The ideal candidate must have strong command over React Native, TypeScript/JavaScript, and working knowledge of Kotlin (Android) or Swift (iOS) to build and integrate native modules when needed.

You will work closely with backend, design, and product teams to deliver seamless, fast, and stable mobile experiences for the ZestFindz ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain cross-platform mobile applications using React Native.
• Collaborate with design and product teams to deliver pixel-perfect, responsive UIs.
• Integrate REST APIs / GraphQL and handle authentication, caching, and error states efficiently.
• Implement and manage app state using Redux / Context API / Zustand.
• Optimize app performance, handle animations, memory leaks, and rendering issues.
• Manage offline storage using SQLite / AsyncStorage / MMKV.
• Configure and manage Firebase services - Auth, Firestore, Push Notifications, Analytics.
• Handle deep linking, in-app navigation, and app lifecycle events.
• Deploy apps to Google Play Store and Apple App Store (with signing, provisioning, versioning).
• Work with DevOps to integrate apps into CI/CD pipelines (Fastlane / GitHub Actions / Codemagic).
• Write clean, modular, reusable code with proper documentation and testing.
• Debug, profile, and optimize performance for low-end devices and weak networks.
• Ensure security best practices - secure token storage, environment management, and data encryption.

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong experience in React Native (0.70+) and TypeScript.
• Solid understanding of mobile architecture patterns (MVC, MVVM, Flux).
• Experience with React Navigation, Redux / Context API / Zustand, and API integration (Axios / Fetch).
• Familiarity with Firebase, App Permissions, and Push Notifications (FCM/APNS).
• Good understanding of Android Studio, Xcode, Gradle, and Cocoapods.
• Ability to write clean, testable code with unit and integration tests.
• Working experience with Git / GitHub / GitLab CI/CD.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to debug across full mobile stack.

Good-to-Have Skills (Bonus):

• Knowledge of native SDK integrations (Maps, Camera, Payments, etc.).
• Experience with React Query / GraphQL.
• Familiarity with Fastlane, Crashlytics, App Center, or Sentry.
• Understanding of UX principles and animation libraries (Lottie, Reanimated).
• Experience with OTA updates (CodePush) and App Store Optimization (ASO).

About TrueFan

TrueFan is a celebrity-fan experience platform that enables fans to connect with their favorite celebrities. The business runs on a mobile application where fans compete in an online quiz contest designed on the life of their favorite celebrity (their movies, trivia, facts, etc.) and the winners get a personalized video message from them. The idea is to provide millions of fans an opportunity to fulfill their lifelong dream of interacting with their favorite celebrity while keeping it simple, passion oriented, and engaging for them.

TrueFan is founded by ex-IIT-SRCC alumni and is backed by marquee investors including Ronnie Screwvala, Mayfield Fund, and Saama Capital.

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Job Description

We are looking for a React Lead interested in building performant mobile apps on both the iOS and Android platforms. You will be responsible for architecting and building these applications, as well as leading and coordinating with the teams responsible for other layers of the product infrastructure. Building a product is a highly collaborative effort, and as such, a strong team player with a commitment to perfection is required.

Responsibilities

• Build pixel-perfect, buttery-smooth UIs across both mobile platforms.
• Leverage native APIs for deep integrations with both platforms.
• Diagnose and fix bugs and performance bottlenecks for performance that feels native.
• Reach out to the open source community to encourage and help implement mission-critical software fixes -React Native moves fast and often breaks things.
• Maintain code and write automated tests to ensure the product is of the highest quality.
• Transition existing React web apps to React Native.

What does the core role include?

• Leading a team of Developers to discuss user interface ideas and applications.
• Designing and developing high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems and delivering high-availability and performance
• Designing stateless components in React Native
• Contributing in all phases of the development lifecycle
• Working with the developers to create and maintain a robust framework to support the apps
• Working with the developers to build the interface with a focus on usability features

What else can you expect in the role?

• Prepare and produce releases of software components
• Optimizing performance for the apps
• Problem-solving skills, analytical mind, and positive attitude
• Ability to think from end users perspective and focused on improving the overall product experience.
• Deliver across the entire app life cycle concept, design, build, deploy, test, release to app stores and support

What can fetch you brownie points?

• Hands on experience with React Native is required
• Hands-on experience in React Native APIs, ReactJS, Javascript, ECMAScript (OOJS) and JSX.
• Strong understanding of JavaScript ecosystem
• Hands on experience on Android in creating Hybrid / Native applications
• Demonstrable UI/UX experience on a large-scale app.
• Thorough understanding of React Native development tools like IDEs (Nuclide, Atom, Sublime Text, or Visual
• Good knowledge of JS frameworks like ReactJS is a plus.

Desired Skills and Experience

Hybrid Apps,React Native, Native iOS and Android Architecture understanding.

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• Design and build advanced applications for the Android 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

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design and build advanced applications for the Android 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.

• Strong knowledge of Android SDK.

• Proficient in different versions of Android, and know how to deal with different screen sizes.

• Strong technical expertise on Android device platforms.

• Good exposure to custom UI development.

• Candidate should be responsible for Design applications around natural user interfaces.

• Familiarity with Restful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services.

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

• Ability to understand business and technical requirements.

• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications.

• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.

• 5-Days a week working

• Regular Refreshments

• Trips and Activities