Android Developer

Responsibilities:

● Design and build advanced applications for the Android platform

● Collaborate with cross-team (developers, designers, product owners, QA) to define,

design, and ship new features.

● Prepare test plans, and test cases and execute/automate them.

● Write and review unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and

general reliability

● Problem solve and determine out-of-the-box solutions for complex technical

requirements

● Work with fellow programmers, as well as the rest of the production team, as a lead

programmer and manager.

● Must have very strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

● Application of experience and knowledge to optimise game engine deployment for

virtual reality VR in terms of memory, frame rate and performance.

● Work with emerging technologies to create new tools and systems for interactive

real-time production.

● Ensure compliance with ride requirements, including performance benchmarks and

integration with third-party ride control systems.

● Produce clean, well-documented code and maintain internal engine builds, using

Perforce and other tools to distribute builds to the team.

● End-to-End mobile development life cycle from planning to publishing

Requirements:

● B.Tech/B.E 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

● Experienced in handling both legacy code and greenfield development and can make

technical recommendations based on the needs of the project

● Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle.

● Expert-level understanding of object-oriented programming, threading/concurrency,

unit testing, and modern architectural design

● Excellent source control discipline and are comfortable using git flow

● Experience in 3D engine development experience within the games industry is a plus

● Hands-on with Jetpack compose is a plus.

● Scrum, agile process and adherence

● Good project management skills are a plus

● Strong expertise in Kotlin and Java

● Knowledge of Swift and Fuller is a plus

TrueFan is a celebrity-fan experience platform that enables fans to connect with their favorite celebrities. The business runs on a mobile application where fans compete in an online quiz contest designed on the life of their favorite celebrity (their movies, trivia, facts, etc.) and the winners get a personalized video message from them.

We are looking for a React Native developer interested in building performant mobile apps on both the iOS and Android platforms. You will be responsible for architecting and building these applications, as well as coordinating with the teams responsible for other layers of the product infrastructure. Building a product is a highly collaborative effort, and as such, a strong team player with a commitment to perfection is required.

Responsibilities

• Designing, deploying, and managing web and mobile applications that can run on multiple platforms.
• Utilizing React Native to design and develop UI components for web and mobile apps based on JavaScript.
• Writing effective, scalable, and reusable JavaScript code can help create interchangeable front-end modules.
• Improving front-end performance by diagnosing and fixing all system errors and bugs.
• Collaborating with design, development, and customer service teams to properly understand client requirements and build top-notch apps within the stipulated time and budget.
• Using other JavaScript libraries (like “Redux”) to make asynchronous API calls and enhance website/mobile app performance.
• Creating plans to transition React-based web and mobile apps to React Native.

Requirements

• Possess at least 3 years of hands-on experience in React Native.
• Should have a good working knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• You are well-versed in all aspects of JavaScript.
• Experience in leading a team is preferred.
• Should have in-depth knowledge of UI/UX designs and wireframes.
• You possess an expert-level understanding of React.js and its fundamentals. 
• You are familiar with Gradle, XCode, and other native build tools.
• You deeply understand REST APIs, offline storage, and the document request model.
• You have strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

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