Senior Android Developer (Kotlin)

Description

Description:

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Implementation of Android Framework and Application (Java) – must

• Test tool development and unit testing

• Perform structured root-cause analysis on tuner defects and implement targeted fixes

• Implementation of Tuner component in Android HAL layer (C++) – good to have

• Implementation of Tuner Driver Library – AMFM/DAB/SDARS/HD (C++) – good to have

Key Performance Indicators:

• Strong coding skills in Java; C++ knowledge is an advantage

• Experience with RTOS and Android OS

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Proficiency in using Git

Mandatory Criteria:

• Looking for candidates who are based in Chennai and can join us immediately.

• Need candidate from Automotive and Manufacturing industries only.

• Candidate must have experience and Strong coding skills in Java.

• Candidate should have experience in Audio Source Management & Audio Source Routing

• Candidate should have experience in Device Drivers in Communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN)

• Candidate should have Experience with RTOS and Android OS.

Location: Mumbai (Andheri)

Work Mode: 5 Days Work from Office

Experience: 2+ Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Notice Period: Immediate Joiners Preferred

About Deqode:

Deqode is a leading digital transformation and technology consulting company, helping businesses solve complex problems using cutting-edge technologies. We specialize in blockchain, AI/ML, cloud solutions, and enterprise mobility, with a strong focus on delivering scalable and innovative digital products for global clients.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a skilled React Native Developer to join our frontend engineering team. You will be responsible for building responsive, scalable, and high-performance mobile applications across Android and iOS platforms. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams including backend developers, designers, and product managers to deliver seamless mobile experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain robust mobile applications using React Native
• Build reusable and efficient components and libraries for future use
• Integrate applications with backend APIs and third-party services
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, responsiveness, and performance
• Ensure quality, maintainability, and scalability of your codebase
• Participate in the full mobile app lifecycle – from planning, development, testing to deployment
• Collaborate in an agile environment with daily stand-ups, code reviews, and regular releases

Must-Have Skills:

• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience with React Native
• Strong command over JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript
• Experience with state management tools like Redux, MobX, or Context API
• Familiarity with native build tools such as Android Studio, Xcode
• Experience integrating RESTful APIs and handling async operations
• Solid understanding of mobile UI/UX design principles
• Proficient in Git, version control workflows, and CI/CD pipelines
• Good grasp of cross-platform compatibility and responsiveness

Good to Have:

• Exposure to Node.js or full-stack development
• Familiarity with databases like MongoDB, MySQL, or Redis
• Experience in integrating analytics, push notifications, and app deployment
• Bonus: Knowledge of Vue.js

Job Responsibilities:

- Design and develop high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems, delivering high-availability and performance.

- Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle: concept, design, build, deploy, test, release to app stores and support.

- Diagnose performance issues, fix bugs (including crashes and ANRs) to increase the functionality of the application.

- Write well designed, testable, efficient code.

- Ensure designs are in compliance with specifications

- Prepare and produce releases of software components

- Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review

Desired Profile :

B.Sc. (CS or IT) + MCA/ BCA + MCA/ B.Tech. /B.E. (CS or IT) .

Experience required- 1 - 2 years

- Subject Proficient in Java/Kotlin programming

- Knowledge and experience in Flutter Framework and DART programming

- Hands on experience in using RESTful APIs

- Hands on experience in designing and developing micro-services architecture and containers

- Object oriented analysis, UML and design using common design patterns.

- Hands on experience in development IDE Android Studio, Android SDK, Firebase Test Lab

- Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning

- Familiarity with push notifications

- Familiarity with IOS integration with Flutter

- Experience using GitHub or similar environment

- Complete understanding of SDLC

- Experience with Agile development

- Experience with Material Design and Android UI design principles, patterns and best practices

- Good knowledge of adding third-party libraries for Eg. Twilio

- Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements

WE EXPECT YOU TO WIN:Everyone at chargeMOD is given the tools and resources they need to succeed at their job. We offer a flexible and positive work environment so you have the autonomy to build amazing software for our customers and add to our team of industry leading visionaries. You will build a compelling and easy to use interface, ensure its maintainability and ease of use, and suggest ways to improve the look and feel of the application. We are lean, which means we reflect on what we learn and use that new knowledge to quickly make better products. Your job is to keep learning, contribute your knowledge back to the rest of the team, and apply what you learn to make chargeMOD and our clients even greater.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY:

chargeMOD’s engineering team is looking for an Android Developer to join our growing team. You are highly motivated, collaborative, and technical, with the passion to help shape the delivery of software products for our customers. You are passionate about web development and interested in helping to shape the future of our web services team.You are always seeking new and diverse challenges to grow your skill set and broaden your experience.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• You will join development on a mobile SDK, in use by tens of thousands of users around Pan India.
• You will join the weekly team meetings with the client and communicate progress to the client, as well as work closely with our development team in Slack/Gmeet.
• You will be responsible for development, do a portion of the testing, and be responsible for the release of the application

RESPONSIBILITIES: As a developer, you are responsible for delivering valuable software to your clients while adhering to technical standards, company values, and industry best practices. Your success in this position will require you to set and meet appropriate expectations with customers and delight customers by anticipating their needs. You will be accountable for meeting commitments and producing quality, tested software. High output, driven developer, able to work in a team setting.
Here are some tools we use in our Android development process:

• Slack
• Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence, etc)
• Android Studio
• Jenkins
• Github

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• You have ability to write and test SDKs for use by other developers
• Here are some of the skills we expect you to possess:
  • Java and Kotlin
  • Client and team communication
  • Material design
  • Action bar/toolbar
  • Support libraries/Android X/Jetpack
  • Understanding of the activity and fragment lifecycle
  • Efficient layout design
  • Resource/asset management
  • Multi-threading, background processing
  • Networking
  • Functional / UI Testing (Espresso)

WE CONSIDER IT A PLUS IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH:

• Significant UI experience (one of the primary SDKs is UI-related – so although you will not be developing a user interface for the application, knowledge on UI is important)
• Significant push notification experience (one of the primary SDKs is push-notification related)

Job Brief

We are looking for a Sr. Android developer with 6+ years of experience who will be 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 alongside 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.

Main Responsibilities of an Android Developer

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Writing clean and efficient codes for Android applications.

2. Monitoring the performance of live apps and work on optimizing them at the code level.

3. Identifying and resolving bottlenecks, rectifying bugs, and enhancing application performance.

4. Performing unit and instrumentation tests on code.

5. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and design new features.

6. Staying up to date with new mobile technology trends, applications, and protocols.

Key Requirements

1. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent field.

2. You have prior experience as an Android Developer using Kotlin, Java, and Android SDK and Android NDK will be a plus but not compulsory.

3. The candidate should have experience in publishing applications on the Google Play store.

4. Proven work experience in design patterns mobile architecture using frameworks such as MVVM/MVC/MVP.

5. Familiarity with RESTful APIs to effectively integrate Android applications.

6. Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git.

7. Familiarity with various testing tools.

Your passion and interest in your work is the key to success for you, so if you are looking for your dream place where you can show up and enjoy your work then we could be the right match for each other, so let's connect to be the part of the amazing journey to do something innovative.