Mobile app developer

Android Services, System service and framework development, Broadcast using Java, Kotlin, C++ (Mandatory)

Experience in AOSP build setup & understanding of Android.bp, gradle, Android.mk (Mandatory)

IPC mechanism in Android: AIDL, JNI, HIDL, Socket Communication (Mandatory)

Experience in Android application development using Java & Kotlin (Mandatory)

Custom UI component development & understanding of MVVM architecture (Mandatory)

Flexible in customizing AOSP for product branding (Good to have)

RESTful service integration, Multithreading ,Message queueing (Good to have)

Job Description:

We are looking for an Android Developer passionate about pushing mobile technologies to their limits. This Android app developer will work with our team of talented engineers to design and build the next generation of our mobile applications. Android programming works closely with other app development and technical teams.

Experience:  2 to 3 years

Location:      Chennai

Responsibilities:

• Unit-test code for usability, and general reliability
• Submitting Andriod applications to clients for review and Google Play Store
• Design and Build advanced applications for the Android platform
• Continuously discover, Evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
  Ongoing development of existing Android projects
• Work on bug fixing and improving application performance
• Working with backend developers for API requirements in the apps
• Work with outside data sources and APIs
• Developing/customizing Android Applications.

Requirements:

• 2-3years of developing Andriod Applications
• Android mobile application design and development with an in-depth understanding of Android Architecture, Framework, Android SDK, Core Java, Kotlin, and Android debugger.
• Experience with IOS development would be an added advantage
  Skilled at writing Unit Tests.
• Ensure a smooth and robust application at the front end for a seamless experience for the customers
• Strong Verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of hardware communication via Android / NDK build / BLE is a plus
• Deliver across the entire app life cycle - design, build, deploy, test, release to app stores, and support
• Should have knowledge about versioning tools preferably GIT
• Participating in the UX design discussions by providing inputs related to the lasted android and IOS native UX design guidelines
• FireBase / AWS integration
• REST API integration / JSON understanding Familiar with the usage of database utilities outside of android
• GPS Tracking, Bluetooth integration with apps.

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Software Development Engineer II (SDE2) to help deliver high visibility and impact features for the ChakraHQ Platform. ChakraHQ Platform is the world's first Omnichannel Process Automation Platform. Imagine AWS but for operations and business teams; built on cutting edge technology stacks, to solve problems for modern businesses.

Technology specialists at ChakraHQ are at the core of the company's decisions and vision. As an SDE2, you will contribute to the design and development of the core technology stack of the ChakraHQ Platform. Working closely with Engineering, Product Management, Sales and Customer Success you will take ownership to develop features, plugins and custom fixes that will materially impact customer’s and ChakraHQ’s business. You will also be responsible for maintaining a streamlined build and CI/CD system. You will help coordinate the incorporation of upstream features into the ChakraHQ Platform. 

Technologies you will work with: React-Native, Javascript, Android, iOS, PostgreSQL, Serverless, AWS, Google Cloud

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and maintain features, services, products that are part of ChakraHQ
• Own delivery of said features and services
• Own success of the products by tracking its lifecycle with customers
• Build systems that scale horizontally
• Implement clean and modern mobile interfaces that provide an excellent user experience. 
• Write automated tests to ensure code quality
• Work with customers to build a product roadmap
• Work with sales & marketing to sell your product to end-users
• Work as an integral part of an agile software development team to build features end-to-end
• Support those features in the ChakraHQ production environment by participating in an on-call rotation

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.
• 3+ years of experience working on teams to develop and deploy web or mobile applications
• Expertise with Javascript
• Knowledge of frameworks such as React-Native is a big plus
• Ability to write code compatible across browsers and other clients
• Good understanding of backend systems i.e. web services, APIs from a consumer perspective
• Proficiency with git and Github workflows
• Expertise with test-driven development and automated testing
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and fluent English
• Open to learn and work on new technologies

Mandatory: Hands on experience working with Java or Kotlin. Very strong logical skills. Good hold on operating system concepts and data structure. Experience with web services , SQL Lite , camera kit , image caching concepts, keychain , past experience working with one of the design patterns like MVC / MVVM / MVP , network check implementation.

Good to have:  Rx-Swift experience , video / image filter experience , media player usage , complex UX effects , couch-db , RealM.Knowledge of GIT management , Continuous Integration and Continuous Development practices.

Soft Skills: Strong communication skills , high spirited , eager to learn , able to perform in a high pressure environment