Mobile App Developer

Job Description: As an Android Developer at [Company Name], you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Android applications. You will leverage your expertise in Java and Kotlin to create robust and user-friendly mobile solutions. Your role will involve working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality applications that meet our users' needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Application Development: Design, develop, and maintain Android applications using Java and Kotlin.
• Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, following best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate: Work closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other developers to define and implement new features.
• Debugging and Testing: Identify, debug, and resolve technical issues and perform unit testing to ensure application quality.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize application performance and ensure scalability and reliability.
• Stay Updated: Keep up with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in Android development.
• Documentation: Create and maintain documentation for code, development processes, and system architecture.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Android Development Experience: 4 years of hands-on experience in Android application development.
• Java Expertise: 4 years of experience with Java, including knowledge of Android SDK and core libraries.
• Kotlin Proficiency: 2 years of experience with Kotlin for Android development.
• Android Studio: Proficiency in using Android Studio and related development tools.
• APIs and Integration: Experience integrating with RESTful APIs and third-party libraries.
• UI/UX: Understanding of Android UI/UX design principles and guidelines.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Unico Connect is a leading technology company specializing in mobile application development.

We are seeking a Mobile Developer Lead with experience in Flutter and native Android or native iOS development, who will lead a talented team of mobile developers. As a Mobile Developer Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our mobile applications, ensuring high-quality delivery, and fostering a culture of innovation.

Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership: Lead a team of mobile developers working on Flutter apps, providing technical guidance, and mentoring junior developers. Set technical standards and best practices to ensure code quality and maintainability.

2. Development: Actively participate in mobile app development using Flutter, andoccasionally in native Android or iOS development as needed. Review and contribute to the codebase when necessary.

3. Team Management: Manage and guide the mobile development team, including task assignment, performance reviews, and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

4. Process Improvement: Streamline development processes, implement Agile methodologies, and continuously seek ways to enhance efficiency and productivity.

5. Technology Evaluation & Adoption: Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile technologies such as FlutterFlow, tools, and trends. Evaluate and introduce new technologies that can enhance the mobile development process.

6. Quality Assurance: Ensure high-quality development and delivery, including code reviews, testing, and monitoring to meet or exceed customer expectations.

7. Documentation: Maintain detailed technical documentation and participate in code reviews to ensure code quality.

8. Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers and backend developers, to ensure the successful delivery of projects.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

● Proven experience (4-7 years) in mobile app development with native Android or iOS, and expertise in Flutter development.

● Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of leading and motivating development teams.

● Prior experience in either native Android (Java/Kotlin) or native iOS (Swift/Objective-C) development.

● Familiarity with mobile app architecture, design patterns and state management

● Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

● Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

● Commitment to continuous learning and staying up-to-date with industry trends.

● Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality code.

● Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

● Knowledge of Firebase or other backend services.

● Understanding of version control systems, such as Git.

Nice to Have:

● Experience with state management libraries like Provider, Riverpod, or GetX.

● Implementation of features such as in-app purchases, video streaming, realtime chat, location services, geo-fencing and custom camera.

● Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.

Skills

● Leadership

● Architecture

● Cross-platform

● Team Handling

● Innovation

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

Support the entire application lifecycle (concept, design, test, release and support) on both Android and iOS
- Build a framework as the application grows so our Apps and SDKs are unanimous. 
- Produce fully functional mobile applications writing clean code 
- Gather specific requirements and suggest solutions 
- Troubleshoot and debug to optimise performance 
- Design interfaces to improve user experience 
- Liaise with Product team to plan new features 
- Ensure new and legacy applications meet quality standards 
- Stay up-to-date with new technology trends
- Work with latest Security protocols and data transfer optimisations

- Proven work experience as a Mobile developer with 3 - 5 years of experience. 
- Must be proficient in at least one programming language from Java, Swift & Objective C and must be willing to learn the other two. 
- Experience with third-party libraries and APIs 
- Familiarity with OOP design principles 
- Excellent analytical skills with a good problem-solving attitude 
- Ability to perform in a fast paced team environment
- Strong understanding of in-device security

Preferences:

If you have experience Building apps for fast-growing startups
- If you have hands-on experience on iOS and Android both
- If you have experience working with Flutter.

Note:Our Android application is being written in Java 
and iOS app in Objective C and Swift.

• Health Memberships 
• Sports Subscriptions 
• Entertainment Subscriptions 
• Key Conferences and Event Passes
• Learning Stipend 
• Team Lunches and Parties 
• Travel Reimbursements 
• ESOPs 

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