Android Developer

It is one of the leading TMT bar manufacturers and exporters in India. It is a well-known group that achieves a turnover of 3000 Cr per annum. The group is setting up a construction & architecture-oriented omni channel B2B & B2C platform. Merito, a curated talent platform is responsible to identify key resources for this project.

Job Location: Kolkatta

Job Description:

• 3-9 yrs experience in developing new features and user interfaces from wireframe models
• Ensuring the best performance and user experience of the application
• Fixing bugs and performance problems
• Writing clean, readable, and testable code
• Cooperating with back-end developers, designers, and the rest of the team to deliver well-architected and high-quality solutions
• Complete knowledge of Uploading app on google play store and Apple app store
• Through analytical skills to Recommend system solutions by comparing advantages and disadvantages of custom development and purchasing alternatives

Requirement

• extensive knowledge of mobile app development. This includes the whole process, from the first line of code to publishing in the store(s)
• Deep knowledge of Kotlin, Flutter,Android, iOS, etc.
• Proficiency with writing automated tests. depending on the libraries you use to test
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and mobile libraries for networking
• Experience with profiling and debugging mobile applications
• Strong knowledge of architectural patterns - MVP, MVC, MVVM, and Clean Architecture -and the ability to choose the best solution for the app
•  Familiarity with Git
• Familiarity with push notifications
• Understanding mobile app design guidelines on each platform and being aware of their differences
• Proficiency in Kotlin/Java/Swift/Flutter/Dart

We are looking for an Android developer 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.

• Translate designs and wireframes into high quality code
• 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, organization, and automatization

• Strong knowledge of Android SDK, 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
• Ability to design applications around natural user interfaces, such as “touch”
• Familiarity with the use of additional sensors, such as gyroscopes and accelerometers
• Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications
• A knack for benchmarking and optimization
• Understanding of Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Familiarity with continuous integration

• Write clean, high-quality, high-performance and maintainable code
• Solve complex technical problems
• Perform an objective analysis of the problem statement and come up with an unbiased technical solution before writing a single line of code
• Coordinate cross-functionally to ensure the project meets business objectives and compliance standards
• Participate in and drive code reviews

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in building production-grade and high-performance applications.
• Must be a self-starter who can work well with minimal-to-no guidance in a fluid environment.
• Must be excited by challenges surrounding the development of highly scalable & distributed systems.
• Agility and ability to adapt quickly to changing requirements and scope and priorities.
• Object-oriented software development experience.
• Experience building Android applications in Java/Kotlin using Android SDK.
• Strong focus on high-quality mobile UI experiences.
• Experience building maintainable and testable code bases, including API design and unit testing techniques
• Experience with multithreading programming and mobile memory management.
• Experience with open source libraries like Retrofit, RxJava, Dagger 2, Lottie.

• Experience in Javascript/React JS/Flutter is a plus.
• Bonus points for open-source contributions, side-projects, blog posts, and YT tech videos.

• BS in Computer Science (or related field)
• 4-5 years of relevant work experience

We are looking for an Android Developer who possesses a passion for pushing mobile technologies to the limits. This Android app developer will work with our team of talented engineers to design and build the next generation of our mobile applications. Android programming works closely with other app development and technical teams.

• 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

• BE/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 5 original Android apps
• Experience with integrating various Android SDKs
• Knowledge of developing own Android SDKs for distribution to other developers
• 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

• Know how to build android applications and integrate APIs/SDKs
• Know how to create android SDKs
• Have built and launched atleast 5 android apps
• Ability to build complex apps on Android

What WE have

• A small, well-knit team with a bunch of self-driven aces who love their work as well as working here!
• A top notch product spanning web app, mobile app, chatbot and artificial intelligence tech stack
• An enviable client portfolio that includes known names such as LG, Biba, W, HPCL, Costa Coffee (to name a few), who depend on us to track their compliances and efficiencies.
• An open door culture
• An environment to push your boundaries and expand your skillsets
• A newer challenge every day!

What YOU must have

• 3-5 years’ experience with native mobile App development on both Android as well as iOS platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree or above in information systems or computer science
• Excellent knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android, iOS framework
• Strong knowledge of Android & iOS UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to effectively integrate Android applications
• Should have worked on Apps using local resources (like camera, GPS, Speech recorder, settings etc) and having local storage capability using SQLite, xml, firebase etc.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git
• Familiarity with various testing tools
• Team player with strong communication, documentation  and collaboration skills

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to productively function under pressure and within a deadline oriented atmosphere
• Self-motivated and high-initiative taking
• Organized and detail orientated with strong work ethic
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

What will you do

• Translate designs and wire frames into high quality code

• Develop AI/ML based mobile apps for both Android and iOS
• Resolve bugs as reported by the QA team.
• Maintain code quality, organization, and automation
• Share weekly and monthly development plans and build releases schedule.

Impress us with your skill, self-drive and work ethics, and we will go any length to make you part of the growth journey!

Desired Candidate Profile

We are looking for an Android developer 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.

• 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.