Jr. Android Developer

Android Developer - IoT Integration Specialist

We're seeking an experienced Android developer to build and integrate mobile solutions with industrial IoT systems. You'll collaborate directly with IoT teams to connect Android applications with production-grade machinery, focusing on core connectivity features including GSM, WiFi, Bluetooth, local storage, and GPS functionality. This hands-on role requires strong Android development skills and the ability to work with hardware integrations in industrial environments.

Key Focus Areas:

• Android app development for industrial IoT applications
• Integration with production machinery and IoT devices
• Core connectivity libraries (GSM, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS)
• Local data storage and management
• Cross-functional collaboration with IoT development teams

Responsibilities:

• Building multi-platform applications for Android and iOS using the Flutter development framework of Google.
• Collaborating with other developers to create, deploy, and maintain Flutter-based applications for different platforms.
• Performing app profiling and improving performance.
• Writing and reviewing multi-application codes
• Testing products to remove bugs and any malfunctioning aspects
• Ensuring consistency between the delivered product features and the requirements/criteria of the business.
• Developing new features, maintaining code, and fixing/debugging issues.
• Managing a team of Flutter Developers

Requirements:

• Good understanding of Flutter and Dart.
• Good Knowledge of Java, Kotlin or Swift.
• Ability to write readable code, create extensive documentation for existing code, and refactor the previously written code into readable state
• Good understanding of code versioning tools such as Git etc.
• Willingness to learn about new technologies and trends in mobile.
• Experience with third-party libraries and APIs
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications.
• Working knowledge of Reactive programming is a plus.
• Working knowledge of the general mobile landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience working with agile teams and making rapid decisions in a dynamic and disruptive environment.
• Confident, detail-oriented, and highly motivated to contribute to the growth of the organization as part of a high-performing team.
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines.
• 1.5-3 years of relevant software development experience.
• Strong communication skills.

Tez Minds is a technology-focused company. The company focuses/works on challenging technology and delivering the right solution to its clients.

Experienced team of Developers and Designers.

We have most of our developers from IITs and premium institutes in India.

The management team experience comprises of people who have worked in companies like Bank of America, Yahoo, Paypal, Verisign, Google, Amazon, and Cognizant in the Bay Area and in India.

• 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
• Familiarity with the use of additional sensors, such as gyroscopes and accelerometers
• 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 Googles Android design principles and interface guidelines
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git, SVN
• Experience with Android Studio.

Job Description
We are looking for an Android developer responsible for the development and maintenance of applications aimed at a vast number of diverse Android devices. Your primary focus will be the development of Android applications and their integration with back-end services. You will be working along-side other engineers and developers working on different layers of the infrastructure. Therefore, commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and creating quality products is essential.

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”
	Familiarity with the use of additional sensors, such as gyroscopes and accelerometers
	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
	Familiarity with continuous integration

Responsibilities

1. Design and Build Mobile and Web Apps

2. Support technically for CRMs

3. Working with designers to understand the user's experience with new features

4. Designing and building features for our iOS app

5. Developing unit tests along with features and integration tests into the development process

6. Maintaining current capabilities of our app which include debugging and fixing issues while maintaining code quality

Qualifications

1. At least 1 year of proven experience in building Android & iOS applications.

2. Bachelor's degree in computer science

3. Proficient in working with Jira and Confluence is a plus

4. Comfortable working in a dynamic, constantly changing atmosphere and able to prioritize work and communicate challenges

5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to interact with technical and non-technical team members with experience working with both local and remote teams

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Java and Swift or SwiftUI experience is preferred

• 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

Roles, Responsibilities and Experience:

• Cross-platform mobile app developer who has developed mobile applications and has strong experience with Ionic and Angular 7+.
• Experienced in the development and management of mobile applications, particularly hybrids (Android / iOS)
• Comprehensive experience in mobile application architecture planning
• Well qualified in mobile application design and optimization. The ideal candidate will be able to provide solutions to improve mobile app quality, understand emerging technologies, implement standards and best practices thereby able to enhance the existing stage of development and bring the mobile application, from a product standpoint, 'to the next level'
• Continuously discover, evaluate and implement new technologies as well as frameworks so as to maximize ongoing development efficiencies
• Accurately estimate development timelines and deliver per set schedule
• Solid knowledge of mobile app development practices, along with mobile testing tools and techniques
• Expertise in optimizing the mobile apps' performance
• Experienced in using Agile principles and methodologies
• A deep understanding of the mobile landscape and user behavior patterns is mandatory

Required Skills:

• Experience using web services (HTTP, REST, SOAP) using JSON.
• Knowledge of NodeJS and MongoDB will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of object-oriented design patterns and Multi-threading concepts
• Good knowledge of the SQLite database and the Google Play Services like Push Notifications
• Strong mobile UI design (multi-screen resolutions), coding, support and maintenance
• Knowledge of HTML5, JavaScript, and the third-party API (like Facebook, Twitter, etc.) will be added advantage
• Experience with third-party libraries and APIs
• Proficient iOS and Android mobile app experience are a plus