Senior Android Developer

About UpSolve:

UpSolve is a cutting-edge AI company specializing in providing sophisticated solutions for business decision-making. Our AI solutions cover a wide spectrum, including Video, Image, and Text analysis, empowering businesses to make quicker and more precise choices.

Role Description:

We are seeking highly motivated Hybrid App Developers to join our dynamic team in Mumbai. As an App Developer, you will play a crucial role in developing top-notch applications for both iOS and Android platforms. Your expertise will be essential in delivering high-quality, user-friendly applications that align with our company's mission and vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy hybrid applications for iOS and Android platforms.
• Implement user-friendly interfaces and engaging user experiences using application development frameworks and programming language.
• Ensure application performance, responsiveness, and efficiency across various devices.
• Work on UX/UI designs and translate design concepts into functional app interfaces.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, identify bugs, and implement solutions to maintain code quality.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in hybrid app development.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1.5 years of hands-on experience in hybrid app development.
• Strong understanding of mobile app architecture and UI components.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integration of third-party libraries.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, with excellent communication skills.
• A portfolio of previous app projects demonstrating your expertise and creativity.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field is preferred.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Engineering Lead to join our Team. As the Engineering Lead, you will play a crucial role in driving the technical direction of our mobile app development, focusing on iOS and ReactJS technologies. You will lead a small team of software engineers and work closely with the product and design teams to deliver innovative and high-quality mobile applications. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technologist with a passion for startups, possesses strong leadership skills, and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of software engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and support throughout the software development lifecycle
• Set clear objectives and performance expectations for the team members, and regularly assess and review their performance
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and define the technical roadmap for mobile app development projects.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the team, assisting with architectural decisions, code reviews, and problem-solving.
• Ensure the timely delivery of high-quality mobile applications by managing resources, setting realistic project timelines, and resolving any obstacles or bottlenecks.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and advancements in mobile app development, iOS, and ReactJS technologies, and identify opportunities to leverage new tools and frameworks.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team, encouraging knowledge sharing, adopting best practices, and promoting a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as QA, DevOps, and UX/UI, to ensure seamless integration and deployment of mobile applications.
• Act as a point of contact for technical discussions, representing the team in meetings with stakeholders and upper management.
• Identify and address any technical or performance-related issues, working closely with the team to resolve them and ensure the stability and scalability of the mobile applications.

• 5+ years of JavaScript experience
• Extensive experience with Angular and Ionic
• 5+ years of object-oriented software development of web applications
• Mobile app development and testing (Android and IOS)
• Deep knowledge of AngularJS practices and commonly used modules based on extensive work experience
• Preferable Experience in Cloud Technologies (AWS, AZURE)
• Experience with MS SQL stored procedures, database design and optimization
• Experience developing and utilizing web services
• Experience with high volume consumer-oriented web sites
• Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment
• Experience with formal test procedures, release management
• Preferable Travel industry experience preferred, especially programming associated with GDS’s - SABRE, Farelogix, and Travelport
• Ability to distill complex business needs into functional requirements
• Excellent follow-up, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and an ability to make good decisions
• Team player with a professional attitude
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain tight schedules
• Ability to work effectively with a geographically dispersed team in India

Strategic and Development Responsibilities

• Ability to "think outside the box"
• Ability to provide accurate and timely project estimates.

Software Tools/Languages

Required:        MS Visual Studio, MS SQL Server Management Studio, IIS, AWS, Angular, Ionic, Android, C#, Web Services, MS SQL (stored procedures), Jenkins, DevOps Tools.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in CS, MIS, or equivalent.

• 1+ years of experience with Android
• Basic understanding of Kotlin
• Experience with Android Architecture Components Like ViewModel, LiveData, Data BInding, Navigation etc.
• Experience with frameworks like OkHttp, Retrofit, androidx, moshi, picasso, among others.
• Experience with design patterns and industry trends
• Understanding that great code is also maintainable code.