Android Developer - Java/SDK

LogiNext is looking for a technically savvy and passionate Senior Mobile Application Developer to cater to the development and launch of core mobile product features. You will help the team in building an awesome product with your optimized code. You will make a humongous impact on design, architecture, implementation and enhancement of the applications that exceed client expectations in terms of value and benefit.

You have hands-on experience in building secure, high-performing and scalable mobile applications. Your design intuition inclines towards usability, elegance and simplicity. You are biased towards open-source tools and existing frameworks. You have assisted in shipping applications with beautiful front-end and intelligent back end. You have demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop cutting edge native Android or iOS applications for the mobile platform
• Build, test, maintain and enhance mobile apps having elegant and efficient UI/UX to enhance client experience
• Own features from their ideation, design, development, test, release and maintenance
• Be a resident expert of new trends and implement the latest Android/iOS features to maximize application performance
• Maintain high standards of quality and responsiveness through technical design analysis, code reviews and test automation
• Collaborate with a talented team of product managers, engineers, and designers
• Demonstrate high level of ethics, dedication and teamwork

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
• 4 to 7 years of experience in developing native Android or iOS mobile applications
• Strong knowledge of programming language in Swift or Java/Kotlin, SQLite and IDE like XCode or Android Studio
• Hands on experience in using Location Based Services, REST Web Services Integration, FCM, Firebase and Battery Optimization Techniques
• Strong experience in memory management, performance tuning and resource optimization
• Deep knowledge of mobile automation and unit testing frameworks
• Proven ability to drive large scale projects with deep understanding of Agile SDLC, high collaboration and leadership
• Experience in both Android and iOS applications is a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, judgment and decision-making skills

You must have prior experience as an Android Developer using Kotlin, Java, Android SDK, Android NDK 

Strong knowledge in 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 

Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git 

Understanding of Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines

• 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.

• Apply knowledge of Javascript (ES6) including all the latest features
• Usage of third party libraries for Maps, UI scaling, Styles, Secure storage, Permissions, Navigation, Splash screen, Network. Analytics. Push notifications, Localization, Calendar, etc.
• Build and run apps using Xcode, and Android Studio
• Persistence support using frameworks like Realm
• Comprehend performance issues and solve them
• Knowledge of Git (including merging, branching and resolving merge conflicts)

• Ability to create flexbox driven UI layout
• Configuring ESLint for JS code linting
• Being aware of alternate state management mechanisms like MobX
• Is proficient in either iOS or Android programming too.

• Knowledge of all aspects of React framework
• Components, containers, JSX specification of component UI layout, Component lifecycle
• Props and State mechanism used for data flow
• Various kinds of views (text, button, scroll view, flat list, etc.)
• Navigation
• RN animations and gesture system fundamentals
• Redux state management library
• React Router usage
• JSON/XML parsing

• 3+ years of experience in native android app development.
• Strong programming experience in Core Java, Android SDK
• Experience working with Kotlin is a plus
• Experience working with Media player
• Experience working with offline app & content security, Encryption and Decryption  
• Experience working with FCM 
• Experience with web services integration, REST API framework, social media and other third party integrations
• Write good quality code, unit tests, automation and performing code reviews.
• Should have Experience of Social Integration.
• Ready to take complete ownership of multiple products, work alone on project if required  
• Good knowledge in Android services/Framework layer and its debugging
• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git.
• Shipped multiple Android Applications that are currently available in the Google Play Store
• Good knowledge of data structures, algorithms and time/space complexity analysis.

• Good problem solving abilities.

• Ability to communicate well with Product and Engineering Team

• Experience with a start-up would be added advantage.