Android Developer

Role Overview:
We are looking to grow our Mobile Development Team for which an Android Developer
has a critical role. You will be responsible for:
• Designing and developing multiple android apps, pushing the android apps to market, testing etc.
• Interacting with the client, project manager and inter-team members.
Required Candidate Skills:
• Excellent understanding of OOPs, Core Java and Kotlin.
• Experience working with remote data via REST and JSON.
• Experience with third-party libraries and APIs.
• In-depth understanding of the android components: Activities, Fragments, background services, and
Services.
• Good understanding of coroutines.
• Hands-on with Jetpack Architecture Components: LiveData, WorkMaanger, View Binding, Coroutines
and Lifecycle Aware Components.
• Experience with Room persistence library.
• Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle.
• Experience in MVVM, Live Data and Room DB.
• Able to work on different architecture (MVC, MVP, and MVVM) and design patterns.
• Experience with Agile development methodology (preferably scrum), continuous integration and tools
(GIT, JIRA, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android & advanced concepts.
• Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services.
• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks is a plus.
• Familiarity with tools like postman, swagger and mobile app development tools.
• Working knowledge of the general mobile landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging
technologies.
• The candidate must have experience of at least 1 year in using Kotlin.
• The candidate must understand the MVVM architecture pattern along with design patterns such as
Builder, Singleton etc.
• The candidate must a clear understanding of the REST Protocol.

• 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

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
• Proven software development experience and Android skills development
• Proven working experience in Android app development and
• Have published at least one original Android app
• Experience with Android SDK
• Experience working with remote data via REST and JSON
• Experience with third-party libraries and APIs
• Working knowledge of the general mobile landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies
• Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle.

Job Description Android developer is 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. Responsibilities Translate (Low and High Fidelity) designs (Wireframes, Prototypes, etc.) into high quality code to build android app. 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. Skills Required: Solid Android Front End development experience/knowledge with Java, SDK. Android developer with FULL STACK (Java, PHP, MySQL) development experience/knowledge is an added advantage. Strong Architecture, design implementation knowledge and experience (MVC, etc.). Proficiency with Android Studio or Eclipse Utilize GIT and JIRA/Confluence to manage your work. Write unit tests and work with the QA team to further develop testing frameworks. Participate in code and design reviews with your peers to ensure high quality, efficient code and design are used in all your work Spend time researching and evaluating new and relevant technologies and techniques in the mobile space. Evaluate new versions of Android, Android Studio and related libraries and technologies used in our apps. AWS Cloud framework and technologies experience, App Store (Google Play) deployment experience. Very strong knowledge and experience in Java, Native android development with latest OS, Android studio, API development & integration, Database Design and develop the Database using MongoDB (NoSQL), third party libraries and APIs working knowledge, Mobile application testing experience. Working knowledge on SQL Server, MySQL or similar Relational Database is an added advantage. Experience in Web site development (Bootstrap, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML), Word Press, Angular.js, Web Services, Build, deploy and release management is an added advantage. Experience with SOAP, REST Web services and integration, DB Calls, Social enterprise integration, forums, geo location, geo fencing, payment integration, e-commerce integration. Translating designs, wire frames, fidelity diagrams into actual mobile apps using code. Performance tuning, optimization techniques, quality standards, industry best practices. Self-motivator, facilitator, and capable of executing and managing entire App Development process (End to End). Good communication and interpersonal skills, pleasant personality and professional mindset. Excellent problems solving, debugging skills, Can help, mentor and manage the technical team, junior developers. Knowledge of Agile Scrum, Waterfall, Pair programming. Experience of product release cycles, etc. Experience: Previous working experience with a startup would be an advantage. Education: Engineering (Preferably CS), MCA, M.Tech or any equivalent or higher technical degree from a good university/college with good academic score.

Candidate should have good knowledge in Node Js, type script and React native frameworks. Candidate should have sound knowledge in MVVM architecture. Should have at least one application in play store / App store. Should have Should have good communication skills. Should be good with requirement documentation Should thrive in a startup environment

Do you dream of building a product that everyone around you, as well as people around the world, would love to use? Then it is time to open your eyes and make that dream a reality! Join us in our journey, as we aim to take InTouchApp to the global stage!

Requirements:
- 1 to 2 years hands-on experience with Android programming (If you are fresh out of college you should be great at Java + Android coding)
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Strong Java skills with good knowledge with an attitude of learning.
- Good understanding of object-oriented concepts
- Passionate about creating a phenomenal mobile experience.
- Good understanding of RESTful APIs

Preferred:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science / Engineering preferred
- Attitude towards implementation of code and relevant tests.
- Hands on experience with consuming RESTful APIs on Android client.
- Hands on experience with 3rd party libraries like Retrofit, Android Support libraries, understanding of Material Design specification, Google Play Services.
- Familiarity with Kotlin a plus