Senior Android 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.

• Proficiency with React Native.
• Experience and Understanding of ES6 & JavaScript Concepts.
• Experience with React.js and Redux.
• Familiarity with native build tools, like XCode, Gradle Android Studio, IntelliJ
• Hands-on experience on Android, iOS platforms in creating Hybrid / Native applications.
• Has prior experience in creating bridging modules for React Native
• Understanding of the basic concepts of Android and iOS like Services, Background App Refresh, offline compatibility etc
• Hands on experience in Application Design and Development on React Native platform.
• Require knowledge of Version Control GIT.
• Understanding of Unit Testing, Debugging Methodology used in React Native Apps

• Team Members Handling Experience
• Perform checks on correct functionality of the app
• Work on bug fixing and improving application performance.
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
• Knowledge of React and the Javascript ecosystem
• Exposure to building ReactNative components in native iOS.
• Knowledge of Beacons and IOT will be value addition.

• 5 Days Working
• Competitive Salary.
• Knowledge-Based Hierarchy 
• Trending Technology Development
• Career Development Programs.
• Tremendous Scope of Responsibilities and KPIs Aligned with Individual and Organisational Goals.
• Exposure to working with a team size of 50+.
• Good Project Incentives and Rewards.
• Monthly Rewards and Recognition Program- Star Performer of the Month.
• Work-Life Balance.
• Fantastic Team Spirit with Creative, Fun and Open Office Work Culture.

• Support the entire application lifecycle (concept, design, test, release and support)
• Produce fully functional mobile applications writing clean code of for React Native Platform.
• Gather specific requirements and suggest solutions.
• Troubleshoot and debug to optimize performance.
• Design interfaces to improve user experience.
• Liaise with the development team to plan new features.
• Ensure new and legacy applications meet quality standards.
• Research and suggest new mobile products, applications and protocols.
• Stay up-to-date with mobile new technology trends.

• Writing clean and efficient code for Android applications.
• Atleast published 1-2 apps on play store.
• Identifying and resolving bottlenecks, rectifying bugs and enhancing application performance.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and design new features.
• Staying up to date with new mobile technology trends, applications, and protocols.

• You have prior exposure to Kotlin, Android SDK.
• Understanding of design patterns and mobile architecture using frameworks such as MVVM / MVC / MVP.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to effectively integrate Android applications.
• Understanding of code versioning tools such as Git.
• You are a problem solver with good analytical skills.
• Prior experience in accessibility applications or voice-based applications will be a plus not a necessity
• Passion to work in dynamic, start-up environment

• Own Android SDKs, working hand-in-hand with the founding team
• Design and build delightful user interfaces for native apps on Android
• You will be (co-) responsible for our software development kit (SDK) for Android
• Building mobile apps in both Swift and Kotlin.
• You work independently on your own code, but you also spend time collaborating with others.
• You are involved in all stages of app development and contribute to the roadmap.
• You get the freedom to experiment with new Android technology.
• Ownership — advocate for projects and solutions that need to be launched ground up.

• Min 2 to 4 years in developing Android applications in Java / Kotlin / C++ /
• Gradle/Groovy.
• Worked on SDKs/Frameworks.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns as well as Android specifics.
• Experience with authenticated sessions using authentication tokens and have at-least
• fundamental knowledge of app security.
• Good to have:-
• Experience with Cross-platform frameworks is a plus (React Native, Flutter, Cordova,
• Xamarin).
• Have implemented security standards and guides.
• Experience building applications at scale.
• Experience with third-party libraries and APIs like Mobile Vision, MLKit and/or
• Camera API.
• Good understanding of garbage collection, design patterns and continuously
• discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximise development
• efficiency.
• Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general
• reliability

Responsibilities

• Developing new features and user interfaces from wireframe models
• Ensuring the best performance and user experience of the application
• Fixing bugs and performance problems
• Writing clean, readable, and testable code
• Cooperating with back-end developers, designers, and the rest of the team to deliver well-architected and high-quality solutions

Qualifications

• Desire to work in a startup environment, able to self-manage and work remotely
• Must have built apps on Android and/or iOS apps with Flutter/ React Native/ Xamarin/ Ionic/cordova etc
• Proven working experience in software development
• Working experience in mobile development
• Have published one or more mobile apps in Google Play or App Store
• Experience with third-party libraries and APIs
• Working knowledge of the general mobile landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies
• Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle, including automated testing and building
• Experience working in an agile development process
• Be proficient in using version control and continuous integration, with tools such as Git and Jenkins.
• Write clear, maintainable and testable code

• Can work independently on the Android Development platform
• Must have knowledge of both Java and Kotlin
• Good understanding of Architecture such as MVVM and MVP.
• Must have at least 3 Good quality Android apps in the portfolio to showcase

• 3+ years of experience in native android app development.
• Strong programming experience in Core Java, Android SDK
• Experience working with Kotlin is a plus
• Experience working with Media player
• Experience working with offline app & content security, Encryption and Decryption  
• Experience working with FCM 
• Experience with web services integration, REST API framework, social media and other third party integrations
• Write good quality code, unit tests, automation and performing code reviews.
• Should have Experience of Social Integration.
• Ready to take complete ownership of multiple products, work alone on project if required  
• Good knowledge in Android services/Framework layer and its debugging
• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git.
• Shipped multiple Android Applications that are currently available in the Google Play Store
• Good knowledge of data structures, algorithms and time/space complexity analysis.

• Good problem solving abilities.

• Ability to communicate well with Product and Engineering Team

• Experience with a start-up would be added advantage.