Android Developer

Candidates must have an educational background in Computer Science or a related computer field.

A Master’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent) is highly preferred.

Bachelor’s degree holders (BE/B.Tech) are eligible only if their specialization is in Computer Science or a directly related field.

CDAC candidates will be considered only if their prior academic background is in Computer Science or a relevant computer discipline. Experience:

Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in Android application development.

Technical Skills:

Proficient in Kotlin and Java for Android development.

Solid understanding of Android SDK, Android Studio, and core Android frameworks.

Experience with MVVM architecture and best practices for modular, maintainable code.

Familiarity with modern libraries: Jetpack components (LiveData, ViewModel, Flow,Navigation, Room, etc.), Retrofit, Dagger/Hilt for dependency injection.

Good grasp of threading, background tasks (Coroutines/WorkManager), and app lifecycle management.

Knowledge of RESTful APIs, JSON parsing, and efficient network communication.

Experience with version control systems, preferably Git.

Years of Experience:3-7 Years
Notice:Immediate joiners
What are we looking for?

• BTech, MTech in Computer Science or a related technical discipline (or equivalent). Or high technical acumen and rich technical experience.

• Experience of 3-7 years building Android Applications.
• Strong expertise on building consumer-facing Android Apps with either Java or Kotlin, with strong programming constructs.

• Worked on building two or more Android apps
• Experience of managing E2E life cycle of Android Apps including play store deployments and post-deployment support.

• Experience of working with ReactNative would be a plus.
• The ability to independently lead problem-solving and build elegant, maintainable solutions to complex problems.

• Experience mentoring junior engineers
• Prior experience in working with Agile software methodologies ( Scrum, Kanban), TDD and Continuous  

   Intégration(CI/CD) a plus.

• Track record of building and delivering mission critical, 24x7 production software systems

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Develop and maintain high-quality Android applications using Kotlin programming language.
• Design, build and maintain high-performance, reusable, and reliable code.
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the application.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
• Work with external data sources and APIs.
• Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in Android development using Kotlin.
• Strong knowledge of Android SDK, Android UI design principles, and Material Design.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and XML.
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications.
• Understanding of code versioning tools such as Git.
• Familiarity with continuous integration.
• Good understanding of object-oriented programming, software design patterns and algorithms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Expert-level knowledge of developing Android based applications.
• Deep understanding of the internals of Android Frameworks.
• Good knowledge of OOPS concepts and JAVA.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services.
• Experienced in building mobile applications that utilize web services.
• Experience with third-party libraries and APIs.
• Good knowledge of SQLlite database.
• Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.

Key Responsibilities

•  Build, iterate, and enhance mobile applications on Android.

•  Continue to evaluate innovative approaches on Android and present new ideas to improve our offering on Android and other mobile platforms.

•  Ensures that code developed is easy to test, easy to understand, extensible and meets the quality guidelines of the business unit.

•  Partner closely with the design team to create an intuitively easy to use application for our users.

•  Bring new features in the course taking experience to the Android platform.

•  Optimize the existing code for ease of use and performance and improve quality.

•  Continue to improve the development process. Evaluate and implement new tools as needed.

•  Lead and Contribute to a team culture that values quality while fostering initiatives and innovation.

• Knowledge of the common application/web security and OWASP vulnerabilities.

•  Knowledge of the encryption algorithms to protect sensitive information.

• Knowledge of PII, PCI, HIPPA, and GDPR compliance and how to implement.

• Understanding of security breaches of data-in-transit and data-at-rest and knowledge in implementation for both.

• Knowledge/Aware of finding the vulnerabilities of the third-party components/libraries used in the application and remediating vulnerabilities.

• Integrate with multiple devices & printers

Required skillset:

 Java, Android SDK, Rest API, SQLLite, Json, Enterprise mobility management (EMM) and EMV, POS application in Android(preferably version 4.4 Kitkat and API level 19 and above) 

Good to have:

 Play store deployment, push notifications, Web services, Android Location Services, Google Maps API, GIT

 Desired Competencies:

 Problem Solving Approach, Analytically strong, Time Management skills, Passionate to learn new technologies and working in an agile environment.

Roles and 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

Requirements:

● Firm grasp of the JavaScript / TypeScript / ClojureScript language and its nuances

● Knowledge of functional / object-oriented programming

● Ability to write well-documented, clean Javascript code

● Rock solid at working with third-party dependencies and debugging dependency conflicts

● Familiarity with native build tools, like XCode, Gradle, Android Studio, IntelliJ

● Understanding of REST APIs, the document request model, and offline storage

● Experience with automated testing suites, like Jest or Mocha

• 5+ years of JavaScript experience
• Extensive experience with Angular and Ionic
• 5+ years of object-oriented software development of web applications
• Mobile app development and testing (Android and IOS)
• Deep knowledge of AngularJS practices and commonly used modules based on extensive work experience
• Preferable Experience in Cloud Technologies (AWS, AZURE)
• Experience with MS SQL stored procedures, database design and optimization
• Experience developing and utilizing web services
• Experience with high volume consumer-oriented web sites
• Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment
• Experience with formal test procedures, release management
• Preferable Travel industry experience preferred, especially programming associated with GDS’s - SABRE, Farelogix, and Travelport
• Ability to distill complex business needs into functional requirements
• Excellent follow-up, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and an ability to make good decisions
• Team player with a professional attitude
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain tight schedules
• Ability to work effectively with a geographically dispersed team in India

Strategic and Development Responsibilities

• Ability to "think outside the box"
• Ability to provide accurate and timely project estimates.

Software Tools/Languages

Required:        MS Visual Studio, MS SQL Server Management Studio, IIS, AWS, Angular, Ionic, Android, C#, Web Services, MS SQL (stored procedures), Jenkins, DevOps Tools.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in CS, MIS, or equivalent.