Android Developer

Android Services, System service and framework development, Broadcast using Java, Kotlin, C++ (Mandatory)

Experience in AOSP build setup & understanding of Android.bp, gradle, Android.mk (Mandatory)

IPC mechanism in Android: AIDL, JNI, HIDL, Socket Communication (Mandatory)

Experience in Android application development using Java & Kotlin (Mandatory)

Custom UI component development & understanding of MVVM architecture (Mandatory)

Flexible in customizing AOSP for product branding (Good to have)

RESTful service integration, Multithreading ,Message queueing (Good to have)

Roles and Responsibilities

• To  maintain the code quality, organization, and automatization
• Strong understanding of Android Activity life cycle, Services, Broadcast, Content Provider, SQLite DB, Thread handling etc.
• Work with the development team consisting of architects, UI designers,  product managers, testers to deliver high quality mobile product & services
• Develop, test and rollout optimised UIs for diff versions/device
• Translate designs and wireframes into high quality code
• Build for multi device &multi platform scenario i.e mobile website along with mobile app
• Design, build, and maintain high performance, reusable, and reliable Java code
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality and responsiveness of the application
• Adaptability is a key factor to becoming a great Android app developer
• Identify the bugs ,correct bottlenecks and fix bugs

Skills

• Strong knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes
• An Android app developer must be well-versed with Java programming language.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services
• Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
• Having knowledge about  offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
• Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks
• A knack for benchmarking and optimization
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
• Understanding of Google’s Android design  principles and interface guidelines.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Familiarity with continuous integration

As a Flutter Developer, you will be responsible for designing and developing high-quality mobile applications using the Flutter framework. Your primary focus will be on creating elegant, performant, and responsive user interfaces (UIs) that deliver a seamless user experience across multiple platforms. You will collaborate with a team of software engineers, designers, and product managers to transform requirements into fully functional mobile applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop mobile applications using Flutter framework and Dart programming language.
• Design and implement user-friendly, responsive UI components and screens.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyse requirements, and translate them into technical specifications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following industry best practices and coding standards.
• Optimise application performance for various devices and screen sizes.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to identify and fix issues, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Integrate RESTful APIs, third-party libraries, and services to enhance application functionality.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in mobile application development and Flutter framework.
• Continuously improve development processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers to refine and iterate on application designs and user experiences.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience in developing mobile applications using the Flutter framework.
• Strong proficiency in Dart programming language and object-oriented design principles.
• Solid understanding of mobile app architecture patterns (such as MVVM or Redux) and state management solutions.
• Proficiency in UI/UX design principles and the ability to create visually appealing and intuitive interfaces.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integration of third-party libraries and services.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills to identify and resolve application issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated with a passion for staying updated on emerging technologies and trends in mobile app development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in developing cross-platform mobile applications for iOS and Android using Flutter.
• Knowledge of native mobile development (Swift, Kotlin) and familiarity with platform-specific APIs and features.
• Familiarity with backend technologies and server-side development (e.g., Node.js, Firebase, or GraphQL).
• Understanding of software testing methodologies and automated testing frameworks.
• Contributions to open-source projects or personal app development portfolio.

• Skills Required For Android Developer:-

We are looking for passionate engineers and developers who are excited to be part of this mission and wanting to prove themselves and ready to take up the challenge to enhance the social world experience.

Responsibilities :

⦁ Develop our mobile app using Google's Flutter development framework with modular approach and clean code.

⦁ Write efficient Dart code.

⦁ Integrate API.

⦁ Brainstorm the ideas about new features with the team.

⦁ Closely work with the team to bring out cutting edge mobile experience.

⦁ Maintain source code using Git.

⦁ Focus on understanding customers' requirements and translating those needs from product specifications into functional, production-ready code.

Requirements :

⦁ Deep knowledge and Experience in Flutter and Dart (At Least an year).

⦁ Experience building and deploying a moderately complex Flutter app.

⦁ Knowledge of State Management Patterns(Bloc or Provider).

⦁ Familiarity with Design systems.

⦁ Familiarity with RESTful APIs.

⦁ Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms.

⦁ Strong understanding of Dart, its quirks, and workarounds.

⦁ Good understanding of asynchronous request handling and partial page updates.

⦁ Knowledge of advanced Flutter Concepts like factory constructor, spread operators.

⦁ Proficient understanding of cross-platform compatibility.

⦁ Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git.

⦁ Good understanding of UI rendering behavior and performance.

⦁ Experience in creating animations in Flutter.

⦁ Knowledge of Location Services, Maps, and other common Android/IOS libraries.

Good to have:

⦁ Experience of programming in Android and iOS is a big plus.

⦁ Experience in publishing Flutter apps on the Play Store and Apple App Store is a plus.

⦁ Data Modelling and Knowledge of Domain Driven Design is good to have.

Are you ready for the challenge?

Let's grow together!

Responsibilities and qualifications

• 5+ years of Android development experience
• Will own several parts of our tech stack, but primarily our Android app
• Build new functionality to the Android app and regularly re-architect it to keep up with latest technologies (e.g., Kotlin)
• Work on new tech that we are already a leading user of (e.g., Google Firebase)
• Work closely with the backend team to construct creative solutions
• Optimize, improve efficiency, scalability, stability of application
• MUST BE reliable, and be able to communicate clearly
• MUST BE able to own and deliver their own work within deadlines, professionally
• Should be passionate about building a strong engineering culture

Bonus Points for experience building high-scale applications, SDKs and other web technologies (like JavaScript).

Who we are

• Fast growing Chennai-based startup (with venture funding)
• Led by strong engineers with significant experience at top tier firms like McKinsey, Oracle, Morgan Stanley, and authors of multiple Java Standards
• Building an awesome product already used by Swigg etc.
• Raised investment, so this role will not vanish in a few months
• Mentors include the Vice Chairman of HCL, Chairman of Singapore Airlines, Senior leaders from LinkedIn etc.

Other background information

• Looking for strong, passionate developers who want to join our team and grow
• We move fast, and will make you an offer in a few days for the right person
• The job location will be in Chennai (it is the SaaS capital of India)
• Please only apply if you are open to moving to Chennai (or are already here)
• This won't be a 10 - 6 job, but you will be given amazing responsibilities
• You will learn a ton, have a lot of flexibility, and have fun while doing it!

Job Perks

• Daily breakfast
• Friday team lunches
• Macbook 
• Office near beach (for when people return after COVID)
• Potential for stock options (in lakhs)
• Stipend to attend conferences
• Potential travel to Singapore and other client locations

We are looking for a hands-on Android Developer to join our mobile team. The apt applicant must have Android software development skills, a passion for delivering high-quality, rock-solid apps. Android programming works closely with other app development and technical teams.

• Translate designs and wireframes into high-quality code.
• Design, build and maintain high performance, reusable, and reliable Java and Kotlin 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.

An enthusiastic individual with the following skills. Please do not hesitate to apply if you do not match all of it. We are open to promising candidates who are passionate about their work and are team players.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science and minimum 4 years of Software Development experience- Knowledge of Mobile automation and experience on platforms such as espresso
• Knowledge of application profiling and performance monitoring tools such as Android profiler, AppDynamics, Dynatrace, etc.
• Excellent coding skills in an object-oriented language such as Java and Kotlin.
• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
• Have published at least one original Android app.- Understanding of Google's Android design principles and interface guidelines- Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices

You will be working with top-quality engineers who have built one of the best employee engagement SaaS platforms. You will be reporting to AVP Engineering and working closely with the Architect and other leads.

A wholesome opportunity in a fast-paced environment that will enable you to juggle between concepts, yet maintain the quality on content, interact and share your ideas and have loads of learning while at work. Work with a team of highly talented young professionals and enjoy the benefits of being at Xoxoday.

A fast-growing SaaS commerce company based in Bangalore with offices in Delhi, Mumbai, SF, Dubai, Singapore and Dublin. We have three products in our portfolio: Plum, Empuls and Compass. Xoxoday works with over 1000 global clients. We help our clients in engaging and motivating their employees, sales teams, channel partners or consumers for better business results.

We look forward to connecting with you. As you may take time to review this opportunity, we will wait for a reasonable time of around 3-5 days before we screen the collected applications and start lining up job discussions with the hiring manager. We however assure you that we will attempt to maintain a reasonable time window for successfully closing this requirement. The candidates will be kept informed and updated on the feedback and application status