Android Lead

🧭 About Zobaze

Zobaze is a mobile-first POS software built for small and micro businesses. We help them digitize billing, inventory, and daily ops. With 2M+ downloads and 130K+ receipts per day, we’re scaling responsibly and fast.

We’re a high-context, no-fluff team with deep product ownership. You’ll work directly with founders and shape how 70,000+ businesses run every day.

🛠 What You’ll Own

 ● Assist the Senior Android Developer with fast iterations — from micro features to bug fixes  and quick POCs

● Independently own and deliver complete features or modules end-to-end when required.

● Build responsive UI’s using both XML layouts and Jetpack Compose.

● Work on BAU tasks like UI/UX adjustments, bug fixes, crash/ANR fixes, edge-case handling, and test coverage.

● Build testable, maintainable code using Kotlin and Java.

● Leverage Android architecture components, ViewModel, LiveData/StateFlow, and coroutines.

● Leverage AI tools like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor to speed up cycles and unblock yourself.

● Integrate and maintain services using Firestore; handle analytics with Amplitude; follow clean Git practices.

● Write unit tests and UI tests (Espresso) as part of development quality.

● Collaborate closely with product and design teams for fast, user-first execution.

🧪 Tech Stack You’ll Use

• Languages: Kotlin, Java
• Frameworks: Native Android, Jetpack, KMP, Unit Testing, Espresso
• Libraries: Android assisted libraries like Jetpack, Dependency Injection, etc. 
• Backend/Infra: Firestore (Firebase), GCP
• Analytics: Amplitude
• AI Tools: GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor
• Version Control: Git (GitHub)

✅ What We’re Looking For

Experience & Skill

 ● 3–4 years of experience in native Android app development

● Strong in Kotlin and Android app architecture (MVVM, Jetpack, XML)

● Comfortable working with Firestore, REST APIs, and Amplitude analytics

● Exposure to writing unit tests and Espresso UI tests

● Hands-on with Git and collaborative code reviews

● Curious and eager to use tools like Claude, Cursor, or Copilot to multiply your productivity

● "Will do anything" attitude — no ego, just execution.

● Experience integrating Google Play Billing / In-App Purchases.

● Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile (KMP) or cross-platform tools

● Comfortable working in a fast-paced, lean team where ownership is key

🧬 Mindset & Culture

 ● Fast learner and deeply curious — always exploring tools, frameworks, or tech trends

● Shows awareness or interest in AI-assisted dev (e.g., Cursor, Copilot, ChatGPT, etc.)

● Comfortable working in chaos — no fixed process, full ownership from Day 1

● Has worked in small engineering setups — not shielded in large dev teams

● Takes pride in building impactful features, not just writing code

● Handles tech disagreements with calm logic

● Thinks AI and automation are tools to scale judgment, especially in crunch times

💡 Attitude & Ambition

 ● You want to grow from “just a dev” → a product engineer who can own features end-to-end

● You default to action — pick up unfinished tasks, unblock yourself, ask for clarity when stuck

● You see AI tools (Copilot, Cursor, Claude) as leverage, not novelty — and already use them

● You crave feedback loops — not for praise, but to level up fast

● You’d rather ship fast and improve daily, than spend 2 weeks debating folder structure

● You’re betting on yourself — and want to be around people doing the same

● You're ready to relocate to Hyderabad and be in-office with the team

❌ Do Not Apply If You…

 ● Are looking for a comfort-first job — this role demands steep growth and self-initiation

● Need spoon-feeding or rigid specs to contribute meaningfully

● Aren’t actively curious about AI tools (Copilot, Cursor, Claude)

● Prefer siloed work and slow iteration cycles

● Aren’t excited to work in-office with a lean, high-context team in Hyderabad

🌱 Why Zobaze?

 ● You’ll build something real — used by 1 Million+ businesses across the globe

● Work directly with a 10+ year senior Android expert — compound your growth

● Your work won’t sit in backlogs — ship features fast and learn even faster

● Our team values execution, frugality, and AI-first compounding — we build fast, smart & clean

● You’ll be trusted to own modules, experiment, and grow quickly

• 6+ years of experience in Software Development and writing Unit tests for Mobile Apps
• Excellent designing, debugging and programming skills in an Object oriented programming language like C#, Java, javascript, Swift, Dart etc.
• Experience with Native Mobile development (Android or IOS) and Cross-Platform mobile development (preferably Flutter)
• Solid understanding of SOLID principles
• Strong knowledge of writing code for testability, modularity and extensibility
• Knowledge of test methodologies and corresponding unit test framework tools like JUnit etc.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  
  

• Experience working with BloC Pattern and Dependency Injection
• Knowledge of Eventing based programming patterns. 
• Exposure to integrating Performance, Analytics, Attribution tools
• Experience of using Flavors in application development
• Knowledge of Multi-module development in Flutter (ex- via Melos)

• Work with the product team and drive design, development and delivery of new features.
• Investigate and fix issues referred to by the support team. Write code to automate tests to automate regressions.
• Work on improving stability, debuggability, testability of existing functionalities/modules/components
• Integrate REST and GraphQL APIs and consume in app.
• Serve as a technical lead for the team
• Mentor team members

Roles and Responsibilities

• To  maintain the code quality, organization, and automatization
• Strong understanding of Android Activity life cycle, Services, Broadcast, Content Provider, SQLite DB, Thread handling etc.
• Work with the development team consisting of architects, UI designers,  product managers, testers to deliver high quality mobile product & services
• Develop, test and rollout optimised UIs for diff versions/device
• Translate designs and wireframes into high quality code
• Build for multi device &multi platform scenario i.e mobile website along with mobile app
• Design, build, and maintain high performance, reusable, and reliable Java code
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality and responsiveness of the application
• Adaptability is a key factor to becoming a great Android app developer
• Identify the bugs ,correct bottlenecks and fix bugs

Skills

• Strong knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes
• An Android app developer must be well-versed with Java programming language.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services
• Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
• Having knowledge about  offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
• Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks
• A knack for benchmarking and optimization
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
• Understanding of Google’s Android design  principles and interface guidelines.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Familiarity with continuous integration

Have an Experience indeveloping nativeAndroid apps(depth knowledgeof Android SDK,

NDK)

Depth knowledge of SQLite and Room

Excellent in JAVA, Kotlin language with a good debugging Skills

Expert in using Android Studio and Git .

Developing universal application, which can run on most available android devices.

Must have good understanding of Object-Oriented Programming

Good eye for mobile app design and product sense

Experience in cross platform Tools like Appcelerator

Internally motivated, able to work proficiently both independently and in a team environment.

Good communication skills with both internal team members and external business stakeholders

Strong initiative to find ways to improve solutions, systems, and processes.

Experience of working on Android Studio.

Good in data structure and Algorithms.

Very Sound knowledge of Android Components.

Good in Multi-threading concepts(Desired).

Very good understanding of Java, garbage collection and design patterns.

Third party API Integration like Facebook, Twitter, Payment Gateways.

Experience with Android Google Maps API, and other location based services

• Experience range should be 2 to 6 years with 2 years of strong Flutter Development Experience.
• This is going to be and Individual Contributor role hence candidate should be able to single-handedly perform tasks, manage role/project and seek direction by him/herself.
• Strong Coding and Development exposure in Flutter.
• Azure Exposure is mandatory.
• GitHub Link is mandatory.

• Experience range should be 7 to 9 years; currently leading a team for multiple projects.
• Minimum 2 years of strong Flutter Coding & Development experience.
• Minimum 2 years of Team-management experience.
• Alongside development exposure in Flutter, candidate should have good exposure in Testing and on Backend support.
• Azure Exposure is mandatory.
• GitHub Link is mandatory.

About 1K

1K is an early-stage start-up building India’s first network of small-format stores (kiranas) for smaller towns through an integrated offline-online immersive experiential model. We have started off with the aggregation of kiranas, developing a franchise network for the delivery of daily necessities. We plan to build on the entrepreneurial spirit and underutilized real estate pockets hiding in India’s smaller towns and fuel Bharat’s growth through them. We are funded by Info Edge Ventures, Falcon Edge, and Kae Capital.

At 1K, our objective is to build technology that serves the needs of our customers with utmost satisfaction. To help us in doing so, we are looking for an experienced product manager to own the full lifecycle of product development from conception through release. An ideal candidate should have a keen eye for gaps in consumer product offerings and the innovative mindset to fill them. You should have experience in guiding cross-functional teams in the successful creation of products that improve consumer experience and grow market share.

You'll be responsible for developing android applications for managing various working aspects of e-commerce, warehousing & supply chain systems while playing a critical role in the design, planning, development, and deployment and help develop best practices for future development.

Responsibilities:

• Developing, releasing, and maintaining native Android Applications and oversee mobile application development efforts
• Deliver across the entire app life cycle, design, build, code review, deploy, test, release to app stores and support
• Working directly with developers and product managers to conceptualize, build, test, and release products
• Carefully evaluate the technical trade-offs of every decision
• Work on bug fixing and improving application performance.
• Good to have experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex mobile applications
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency
• Optimizing performance for the apps and keep up to date on the latest industry trends in the mobile technologies
• Solid understanding of UI Design practices

Requirements:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in writing and deploying production quality code.
• Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD)
• Familiarity with CI/CD
• Great understanding of Android development
• Solid understanding of MVI/MVP/MVVM architecture.
• Expertise in Kotin with solid OOD principles, design patterns, dependency injection (Hilt/Koin/Dagger)
• Good grasp of algorithms, memory management, and multithreaded programming
• Hands-On experience with Android’s debugging, unit/UI ­testing, memory, and performance optimization tools.
• Awesome to have exposure working in startups.
• Great people skills!

1. A candidate with 2+ years of experience in building high-quality Android apps. 
2. A strong understanding of the full life cycle of app development.
3. Experience in designing, developing, debugging and deploying software for server-side development using Java/ Kotlin language.
4. Understanding and the sound of Android SDK, in different versions of Android, and how to effectively write code for a multitude of Android devices.
5. Excellent knowledge of Android design principles and third-party libraries 
6. Experience in building RESTful API's focusing on integration with back-end services.
7. Hands on experience with continuous integration.
8. Passionate about Android and are always up to date with the latest industry trends concerning OS, devices, applications, web technologies and new user interactions as they are released.