Android Lead

Company Introduction 
Crumb Software is a Design Studio seeking creative and skilled developers to join our fast-growing team. Our mission is to design and develop technology that improves its users' lives while providing an exceptionally high level of service to our clients.

We are looking for experienced developers who want to be part of a fast-paced, dynamic environment, where everyone's opinions and efforts are valued. We hire outstanding professionals and allow them to thrive in a collaborative atmosphere that values learning, growth, and hard work.

If you have the desire to be a part of an exciting, challenging, and rapidly-growing software development consultancy, and if you are passionate about software development and creating the finest apps in the market, please consider applying.

Job Description 
We are looking for React Native developers 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.

This is a contract-based position and we're looking for immediate joiners. 

Responsibilities

• Work as a part of a small team to build React Native iOS / Android applications
• Collaborate closely with designer(s) to build the envisioned user experience
• Architect, build, and maintain excellent React Native applications with clean code
• Implement clean, modern, smooth animations and transitions that provide an excellent user experience
• Build pixel-perfect, buttery smooth UI's across both mobile platforms that match designs
• Integrate with the backend and other third-party APIs
• Work with native modules if required
• Leverage native APIs for deep integrations with both platforms
• Diagnose and fix bugs, performance bottlenecks for performance that feels native

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional, non-internship experience working with React Native
• Firm grasp of the JavaScript language and its nuances, including ES6+ syntax
• An understanding of React Native best practices and a commitment to following them
• Knowledge of functional programming and React Hooks
• Ability to work through new and difficult React Native issues and contribute to libraries as needed
• Familiarity with native build tools, like XCode and Gradle
• Familiarity with Expo and related libraries
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience and desire to work with a remote, distributed team

• Full-stack developer with extensive knowledge of software development and agile methodologies, building native applications using JavaScript, and a portfolio of apps already published in-app store or self-hosted.
• Minimum 2-3 years experience working on Flutter projects/products.
• Good to have Healthcare domain experience.
• Ability to clearly understand requirements and translate them to software.
• Review business requirements, identify gaps, and assist in authoring functional design documents.
• Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude.
• Proactive and self-starter requiring minimal supervision, who can collaborate with multiple stakeholders in the company.
• Good to have or awareness of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning algorithms and Python framework.
• Proficiency in relational databases like SQL Server and Oracle.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google cloud), container, and virtualization will be a big plus.
• Familiarity with Continuous integration (Jenkins/Hudson), automated testing, and version control (GitHub, SVN).
• Knowledge of 3 rd party libraries and APIs, modern frameworks and design patterns, and test automation tools for Unit and Performance testing.
• Awareness of secure coding practices and standards. Page 2 of 3 Above all, you should love to build and ship products that real people use every day!

Roles and responsibilities:

• An ideal candidate will exhibit the following traits:
• Adapt and work on distributed technology stacks.
• Work with BAs to define or elaborate business software requirements.
• Design and build responsive and usable interface (UI/UX) for mobile applications through appealing, visual design.
• Take ownership of product features and work closely with stakeholders to ideate and rapidly release minimum viable product or mobile app solutions across healthcare products.
• Extensive experience with SDLC phases including Agile methodologies.
• Assist in designing client-side and server-side architecture.
• Perform code reviews, validation, and verification testing.
• Knows the use of version control software (GIT).
• Document technical design and unit test plans.
• Must have experience in working with multiple & small teams.
• Evaluate security and regulatory requirements.
• Proactively communicate in providing status reports and report blockers.
• Debug code, solve incidents and defects.
• Develop well-managed, high-quality, scalable, and reusable code.
• Should have excellent English (both verbal and written) skills.
• Should have excellent interaction and client communication skills.
• Solve technical challenges and take pride in their solutions and code.

Advantageous

• Java/Swift experience
• Understanding of Android Keyboard API
• Experience with optimizing applications for better performance and response

1. Build pixel-perfect UIs across Android and iOS mobile platforms.
2. Leverage native APIs for deep integrations with both platforms. 
3. Diagnose and fix bugs and performance bottlenecks for performance that feels native. 
4. Developing and releasing complex, data-driven apps using React Native as the primary application framework. 
5. Proficiency writing Modern JavaScript, including ES6+, and JSX.
6. Maintain code and write automated tests to ensure the product is of the highest quality.
7. Must be able to develop high-performance cross-platform apps using React-Native.

• Proven 4+ years of Java Experience and preferably on Android App Development
• Strong knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android
• Added advantage if one has exposure to Android MDM APIs
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services
• Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
• 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
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git