Android Engineer - Java/Kotlin

Android Services, System service and framework development, Broadcast using Java, Kotlin, C++ (Mandatory)

Experience in AOSP build setup & understanding of Android.bp, gradle, Android.mk (Mandatory)

IPC mechanism in Android: AIDL, JNI, HIDL, Socket Communication (Mandatory)

Experience in Android application development using Java & Kotlin (Mandatory)

Custom UI component development & understanding of MVVM architecture (Mandatory)

Flexible in customizing AOSP for product branding (Good to have)

RESTful service integration, Multithreading ,Message queueing (Good to have)

We are looking for an Flutter Developer responsible for the development and maintenance of applications.The primary focus will be on creating new experiences and maintaining the acclaimed app. You will be working along-side other engineers and developers working on different layers of the infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Working closely with another mobile application developer leading the other platform development
• Deliver across the entire app life cycle –concept, design, build, deploy, test, release to app stores and support.
• Working directly with developers and product managers to conceptualize, build, test and realize products.
• Gather requirements around functionality and translate those requirements into elegant functional solutions.
• Working with web developers to create and maintain a robust framework to support the apps.
• Working with the front end developers to build the interface with the focus on usability features.
• Create compelling device specific user interfaces and experiences.
• Work on bug fixing and improving application performance.
• Optimizing performance for the apps.
• Keep up to date with the latest industry trends in the mobile technologies.
• Able to estimate the time required to complete project deliverable.
• Able to work in a fast-paced start-up environment.

Requirements

• Candidate must have flutter and dart experience.
• Minimum 2-4 years work experience in iOS / Android (Java/Kotlin and Objective-C/Swift)
• Strong in Android Java. Candidate should have a good understanding of thread management, memory management and other aspects of Java for mobile application development.
• Strong OO design and network programming skills.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills.
• 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
• Experience with Knowledge and understanding of Firebase
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications
• Qualification- Any computer science graduate/postgraduate

Responsibilities

- 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

Skills

- 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”

- 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

This person MUST have:

• B.E Computer Science or equivalent.
• Demonstrable portfolio of released applications on the Android market with experience in Android development. 
• In-depth knowledge of at least one programming language like Kotlin 
• Strong knowledge of how to work with RESTful APIs 
• Strong Familiarity with OOP design principles 
• Integrate with our backend web services to deliver better and faster user experience 
• Strong knowledge of version control (i.e. git, svn, etc.) 
• Ability to performance tune and scale applications 
• Agile development experience 
• Experience working at a software product company is a major plus  
• Passion to learn and develop new skills continuously 
• Strong sense of ownership in every application they build 
• Working with highly collaborative and dynamic team environments 

Experience:

• Min 3 year experience
• Startup experience is a must.
   

Location:

• Remotely, anywhere in India

Timings:

• 40 hours a week but with 4 hours a day overlapping with client timezone.  Typically clients are in California PST Timezone.

Position:

• Full time/Direct
• We have great benefits such as PF, medical insurance, 12 annual company holidays, 12 PTO leaves per year, annual increments, Diwali bonus, spot bonuses and other incentives etc.
• We dont believe in locking in people with large notice periods.  You will stay here because you love the company.  We have only a 15 days notice period.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for our native Android and iOS mobile apps.
• Be flexible and knowledgeable so that you can switch between the two platforms as and when needed.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, UI designers, and other technical development resources
• Turn design ideas into features implementation that scale to millions of users by working closely with other mobile and backend engineers
• Develop unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and test coverage
• Ability to work independently solving technical problems
• Add positive energy in every meeting, and make your coworkers feel included in every interaction.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Computer Science or related degree from an accredited college or university
• You have at least 5 years of experience in developing native mobile applications with Java and/or Kotlin (for Android) and Objective-C and/or Swift (iOS) while working within a team environment.
• Strong knowledge of Android SDK as well as iOS SDK – app lifecycle, UI using XML layouts (Android) and constraints and dynamic sizing (iOS) as well as data management and caching
• Knowledge of build systems in Android using Gradle. Knowledge of cocoapods and other tools for iOS build systems
• Knowledge of change management systems such as Git
• Knowledge of Reactive programming
• You’re familiar with mobile product and design lifecycle, and collaborating closely with designers and product managers
• You have experience building and shipping mobile apps to a large user base.
• You write high quality code with unit and automated tests.
• You’re comfortable with identifying and fixing performance bottlenecks.
• Experience integrating backend REST API’s.
• Experience in Agile/SCRUM and Unit Testing, Continuous Integration, Test-Driven Development
• Strong understanding of object oriented design principles

Nice to Haves

• Knowledge scripting tools and build tools.

About Quotient

Quotient (NYSE: QUOT) is the leading digital media and promotions technology company that creates cohesive omnichannel brand-building and sales-driving opportunities to deliver valuable outcomes for advertisers, retailers and consumers. The Quotient platform is powered by exclusive consumer spending data, location intelligence and purchase intent data to reach millions of shoppers daily and deliver measurable, incremental sales.  Quotient partners with leading advertisers and retailers, including Clorox, Procter & Gamble, General Mills, Unilever, Albertsons Companies, CVS, Dollar General and Peapod Digital Labs, a company of Ahold Delhaize USA. Quotient is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and has offices across the US as well as in Bangalore, Paris, London and Tel Aviv. For more information visit http://www.quotient.com" target="_blank">www.quotient.com

Quotient is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, and do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and over), religion, political affiliation, citizenship, disability, marital or registered domestic partner status, veteran status, legally protected medical conditions, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws

TECHNICAL SKILLSET REQUIRED:

• Experience building and maintaining code for:
• Android platform (Eclipse/Android Studio, Java, Android SDK) OR
• Any other platform, with proven track record of picking up new skills
• Hands-on experience with modern technologies.
• Excellent Java programming skills
• Excellent analytical, debugging and troubleshooting skills (battery usage, network usage optimization, etc)
• Passion for usability, simplicity and consistency in software development.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies
• Bonus points for Knowledge of major mobile platforms (iOS, WP8, etc.)

 POSITION:

• Be part of fastest growing eCommerce platforms in exciting application areas like core commerce, supply chain, logistics and fulfilment, merchant, mobile commerce, analytics, automation and a lot more for the global markets positioned for Asia.
• Develop awesome new features front to back (using Java and Android SDK)
• Responsibilities will include all aspects of software development from design, coding, testing, customer feedback and maintenance.
• Work with a team of amazing developers and designers to build simple, beautiful and consistent user experiences for our mobile apps
• Invent and prototype new features, then build, test and ship them in our products.
• Drive the implementation of new technologies which improve our ability to build great products.

QUALIFICATION

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience)