Lead Android

An Accel funded startup which is an audience-participative video content platform for talent shows and game shows in an async, bite sized format. It is a 3-sided platform featuring hosts, contestants and audience.
• Popular hosts set up the talent hunts (across genres like comedy, dance, dating & fashion)
• Contestants send in their video entries, and
• Audiences ‘actively consume’ content by playing judge, predicting winners among other
modes of engagement

Responsibilities:-

• Design and develop mobile applications in true service oriented architecture.
• Building mobile applications on Android platform using Java, Kotlin, etc
• Worked on major architectures like MVVM, MVP

As per our discussion please find the JD attached 

1. Proficient in Java with strong object oriented design skills.
2. Experience of integrating any of the SDKs or third party libraries.
3. Knowledge of Android Software design patterns, Android/Media Frameworks.
4. Experience with NDK and JNI
5. Basic knowledge of C & C++ language/libraries (optional)

Responsibilities

Plan and implement projects
Help define project scope, goals and deliverables
Define tasks and required resources
Collect and manage project team
Allocate project resources
Create schedule and project timeline
Track deliverables
Support and direct team
Monitor and report on project progress
Implement and manage change when necessary to meet project outputs
Evaluate and assess result of project
Skill Sets –
• Candidates should have managed a minimum of 5 Mobile and web application projects
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in mobile application management
• Strong in mobile application technologies –Preferably IOS and Android and Hybrid application development
• Experience of onsite project management using agile methodology is essential.
• Understanding of Apple/Android best practices for application development.
• Sufficient experience in both management of software projects and functional management of software development teams.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents using the Agile methodology.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals. Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Develop the required materials including technical specifications, project and resource plans, project updates, and presentation materials.
• Develop short-term and long-term project plans, priorities and objectives
• Understanding of available framework(s) for application development on iOS platform.
• Flexible and proactive/self-motivated working style with strong personal ownership of problem resolution
• Ability to multi-task under pressure and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills
Knowledge/skills
• Expert knowledge of application operations
• Expert abstract reasoning, problem isolation, and troubleshooting skills
• Good knowledge of ITIL practices
• Experienced in working under pressure and tight deadlines

Job Summary We are looking for a Passionate Android Developer, who possess passion for pushing mobile technologies to the limits. You will be responsible for development of Android applications and their integration with back-end services. You will be working with our talented team members to design and build the next generation of mobile applications. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN FOR IMMEDIATE JOINERS OR LESS THAN 30 DAYS NOTICE PERIOD. Responsibilities and Duties Understand the requirement and translate the design and wireframe into high quality code. Design, build, maintain high performance, reusable and reliable Java Code Identify and Fix the bugs and improve application performance. Discover, Evaluate and implement new technologies to maximum development efficiency Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications 1+ years of experience in designing and building Android applications Create good and engaging user experiences using modern graphics and animations. Experience with 3rd party libraries & RESTful APIs – Volley/Retrofit, Gmaps, Social, Payment, Network, Crash, Analytics etc. Hands on Experience in Full Life Cycle of Android Application Development. Strong Knowledge of Android SDK and different versions of Android. Familiar with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications. Strong knowledge of Android UI DesignPrinciples, patterns. Understanding of Google’s Android design principle and interface guidelines Understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git Familiar with APIs and Push Notifications Additional Skill (Non-Mandatory but it’s a definite plus) Hands on experience on Kotlin. Hands on experience on hybrid app development frameworks – React Native or Xamarin. Experience of working on IoT projects, wearable technology, sensors, etc.

Experience delivering mobile applications and managing release schedules Provide direction and technical expertise in design,development and system integration. Able to make quick decisions and solve technical problems to provide an efficient environment for project implementation Identify resource and equipment requirements, efficient capacity planning and manage software and hardware availability Partner with external vendors and internal teams, such as to develop and deliver product solution Lead the design and/or development of interfaces with various third party and internal sources Assume responsibility and accountability for product management and all resources and deliverables produced ensuring on time delivery and management, including third parties Task allocation and performance evaluation of team members and Interview candidates and hire resources. Responsible for delivering or leading the development of solutions for Android apps, iOS and/or Win8 Desired Skills: Minimum of 8 years related work experience For iOS: Objective C, Cocoa, Core Animation,Swift For Android: Java, Android SDK Experience with mobile development issues related to performance optimisation, caching, security, and native hardware components Experience with JSON, SOAP, Rest, XML and XHTML Extensive experience and knowledge delivering solutions using Agile methodologies Bachelor’s degree in computer science or comparable from IITs/NITs. Prior heading mobile team of IOS and Android experience in must Key Competencies: A talent for multi-tasking, meeting deadlines, learning new skills and methodologies, and working under pressure. Flexible working style, ability to work in speedy/aggressive environment Excellent communication skills, and proven ability to communicate effectively across the organisation Ability to lead decision making through influence, with the ability to make sound decisions in the best interest of the client as needed throughout the project life cycle