Android Developer

Job Overview:

Now, we are seeking a skilled Kotlin Developer with around 2+ years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-performance Kotlin-based applications while ensuring best practices in architecture, security, and performance optimization.This is your chance to make an impact, and we’re here for it.

Key Responsibilities:

● Develop, enhance, and maintain Kotlin-based applications.

● Work with local databases such as Room, SQLite, and Realm for efficient data storage.

● Integrate API services using Ktor, Retrofit, and OkHttp for RESTful and GraphQL-based communications.

● Implement Kotlin Coroutines & Flow for asynchronous programming.

● Follow Clean Architecture and MVVM/MVI principles for scalable and maintainable code.

● Optimize application performance, security, and responsiveness. Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure application stability.

● Stay updated with Kotlin, Jetpack components, and the latest industry best practices.

What We're Looking For:

● 2+ years of experience in Kotlin development (Android or KMM).

● Strong knowledge of local database management (Room, SQLite, Realm, or SQLCipher).

● Expertise in API service integration using Ktor, Retrofit, or OkHttp.

● Hands-on experience with Kotlin Coroutines & Flow for efficient asynchronous programming.

● Strong understanding of Jetpack components (LiveData, ViewModel, Navigation, WorkManager, etc.).

● Experience in designing applications following Clean Architecture, MVVM, or MVI patterns.

● Knowledge of dependency injection frameworks like Dagger/Hilt or Koin.

● Proficiency in version control systems (Git) and platforms like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.

● Experience with unit testing using JUnit, MockK, or Espresso.

● Understanding of performance optimization techniques for Kotlin applications. 

Job Description: As an Android Developer at [Company Name], you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Android applications. You will leverage your expertise in Java and Kotlin to create robust and user-friendly mobile solutions. Your role will involve working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality applications that meet our users' needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Application Development: Design, develop, and maintain Android applications using Java and Kotlin.
• Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, following best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate: Work closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other developers to define and implement new features.
• Debugging and Testing: Identify, debug, and resolve technical issues and perform unit testing to ensure application quality.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize application performance and ensure scalability and reliability.
• Stay Updated: Keep up with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in Android development.
• Documentation: Create and maintain documentation for code, development processes, and system architecture.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Android Development Experience: 4 years of hands-on experience in Android application development.
• Java Expertise: 4 years of experience with Java, including knowledge of Android SDK and core libraries.
• Kotlin Proficiency: 2 years of experience with Kotlin for Android development.
• Android Studio: Proficiency in using Android Studio and related development tools.
• APIs and Integration: Experience integrating with RESTful APIs and third-party libraries.
• UI/UX: Understanding of Android UI/UX design principles and guidelines.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Who are we looking for?

1. Someone who is annoyed by the build time it takes for an application to build and has done something to optimize it

1. Has good experience in building Android applications
2. Experience with the flutter ecosystem is a great plus.
3. Who likes to think in terms of software and data architecture before opening an Android studio. Comfortable with managing

1. the development and deployment of applications.
2. Open and more importantly excited about learning the new technologies.

Roles and responsibilities

1. Participate and contribute to the design and development of the core

components of the service.

Roles and Responsibilities

Key Performance Indicators:

Translate designs and wireframes into high-quality code.

1. Design, build and maintain high performance, reusable and reliable Java code.
2. Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the application.
3. Help in maintaining code quality, organization, and automatization.
4. Participating with the technical team in the execution of projects
5. Preparing the project documentation on its completion.
6. Analyzing defects and fixing it.
7. Maintaining On-time delivery of the projects.

Mandatory Skills:

1. Java, Kotlin, Android Studio, OOP Design, JSON, Retrofit, Firebase
2. Strong knowledge of Android SDK & different versions of Android.
3. Application development paradigms, memory management, and multi-threading
4. Comprehensive understanding of Android application architecture, Activities, Services, Intents, Content Providers and Notifications, Fragments, Application Development life-cycle, Web Apps, and Web View.
5. Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with clients at all levels and understand requirements carefully.
6. Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services.
7. Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices.
8. Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning.
9. Understanding of Google's Android design principles and interface guidelines.
10. A knack for writing clean, readable, and easily maintainable code.
11. Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
12. Excellent attention to detail.
13. Good troubleshooting skills.
14. Basic knowledge of MVVM architecture

Responsibilities:

• Design and build advanced hybrid mobile applications using React Native
• Lead the application development effort by being the SPOC
• Build hybrid apps using React Native for Android/iOS
• Publish apps to the corresponding App store/Play store
• Implement new technologies to maximize application performance and optimize load time
• Collaborate with the back-end developer to build the RESTful APIs
• Research on emerging technologies and trends
• Participate in the planning and design of future software and technical architectures

Qualifications

• 2 years of hands-on experience in the full life cycle of Hybrid mobile application development including publishing one or more apps to the play store & app store
• Must have developed a Hybrid Mobile application using React. Hands-on Working experience with React Native is a must.
• Experience developing backend services preferably with NodeJS.
• Experience in developing apps on native Android/iOS platforms is a plus
• Experience in designing and working with n-tier architectures (UI, Business Logic Layer, Data Access Layer) along with some experience with service-oriented architectures (SOA)
• Strong skills in RESTful web services
• Experience with Agile methodologies would be helpful

• Leads a project end-to-end and collaborates across functions. Drives planning, estimation and execution.
• Understands requirements well and comes up with efficient design
• Develops complex, well backed and bug-free products. Estimates accurately.
• Takes well-reasoned tech decisions keeping in mind goals and trade-offs
• Becomes a go-to person in more than one area. Provide technical mentoring to team
• Communicates clearly, gets clarifications and establishes expectations for all parties
• Helps establish SDLC best practices and high standards of code quality
• Demonstrates excellent problem solving & debugging skills
• Proactively identifies and resolves issues in requirements, design and code
• Perform peer code reviews and help us all get better.