
Senior Android Developer / Lead Engineer (Java | Kotlin | Android)
Job Title: Senior Android Developer / Lead Engineer (Java | Kotlin | Android)
Experience Required
- 10+ years of overall software development experience
- Strong hands-on expertise in Java, Kotlin, and Android development
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Android Engineer with deep expertise in Android OS internals, system-level development, and strong hands-on coding ability. The role demands strong technical leadership, architectural thinking, and the ability to design and build scalable, high-performance Android applications with system-level integrations.
This is a hands-on technical role (not people management) with focus on architecture, design, and complex problem solving.
Key Responsibilities
1. Android Application Development
- Design, develop, and maintain advanced Android applications using Java and Kotlin
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code with strong adherence to OOP principles
- Participate in hands-on coding, debugging, and code reviews
2. Android Framework & System-Level Development
- Work with Android OS-level APIs including:
- Services
- Binder IPC
- AIDL
- System services
- Understand and implement system-level integrations
3. Low-Level & Hardware Interaction
- Exposure to Kernel / Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL)
- Work on device-level integrations such as:
- Sensors
- Bluetooth
- Other hardware peripherals
4. Performance & Stability Engineering
- Identify and resolve performance issues including:
- ANR (Application Not Responding)
- Memory leaks and optimization
- Ensure application stability and efficient resource usage
5. Concurrency & Multithreading
- Build robust multi-threaded applications
- Strong understanding of:
- Concurrency models
- Synchronization mechanisms
- Thread safety and race condition handling
6. System Design & Architecture
- Design scalable, modular, and maintainable Android applications
- Define architecture patterns and enforce best practices
- Contribute to system-level design decisions
7. Technical Leadership (Hands-on)
- Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineering team members
- Guide design and implementation decisions
- Conduct architecture and code reviews
- Remain actively involved in coding and technical problem solving
Preferred / Good to Have
- Exposure to IoT domain
- Exposure to HVAC systems or related embedded domains
Must-Have Skills Summary
- 10+ years Android development experience
- Strong Java, Kotlin, Android expertise
- Deep knowledge of Android internals and system APIs
- Strong OOP and coding skills (coding assessment required)
- Experience with performance tuning and memory management
- Strong understanding of multithreading and concurrency
- System design and architecture expertise
- Hands-on technical leadership

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Good to have:
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Job Summary
We are looking for an Android Developer who possesses a passion for pushing mobile technologies to the limits. This Android app developer will work with our team of talented engineers to design and build the next generation of our mobile applications. Your primary focus will be the development of Android applications and their integration with back-end services.
Responsibilities
- Conceptualizing and formulating apps that are suitable for use on all types of Android devices.
- Implementing measures to safeguard users' data.
- Ensuring that the construction and presentation of your apps are congruent with the company's standards.
- Proofreading your code and correcting mistakes before each app is released.
- Collaborating with UI and UX Designers, as well as Software Testers, to ensure that each app is presentable and in perfect working order.
- Liaising with the marketing department to ensure consistency in our company's 'voice' across the board.
- Monitoring app reviews to detect areas for improvement.
- Creating app updates, including bug fixes and additional features, for release
Requirements
- min. 2+ years of experience as an android developer
- Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, or C++.
- Ability to use the Android Studio, including the Android SDK, with ease.
- Prior experience as an android developer will be advantageous.
- Excellent coding and proofreading skills.
- Top-notch teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to manage your workload with minimal supervision.
- Unwavering curiosity.
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- Opportunity to work with early stage start up and grab a front row seat in core engineering team
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