Senior Android Engineer

Focus Areas
 Proven experience building Mobile Apps using React Native.
 Build pixel-perfect, buttery smooth UIs across both mobile platforms.
 Leverage native APIs for deep integrations with both platforms.
 Management of the application and its integration with back-end services.
 Astute sense of User Interface and User Experience design
 Managing large sets of data transfer between server and App.
 Offline usage with sync capabilities.
 Diagnose and fix bugs and performance bottlenecks for performance that feels native.
 Reach out to the open source community to encourage and help implement mission-critical
software fixes
 Maintain code and write automated tests to ensure the product is of the highest quality.
 Transition existing React web apps to React Native.
 Rock solid at working with third-party dependencies and debugging dependency conflicts.
 Firm grasp of the JavaScript language and its nuances, including ES6+ syntax
 Ability to write well-documented, clean Javascript code
 Familiarity with native build tools, like XCode, Gradle
 Understanding of REST APIs, the document request model, and offline storage
 Experience with automated testing suites like Jest
 Highly proficient in rendering components with Native APIs
 Working experience with APIs and third-party libraries
 Experience with FCM or similar.
 Highly proficient in one or more libraries (e.g. Redux, React Router, etc) for state managing and
routing in addition to React.
 Experience using Git as a control System

The Impact you will create in the Job:

 

• Developing SDKs on native Android with support for cross-platform technologies like ReactNative, Flutter along with hybrid development over platforms like Cordova. 
• Apply data structures and algorithms to optimize the code for a lower memory, battery, and processing footprint - all with the goal to build plug-and-play SDKs that don’t expect the app developers to write any supporting code in the app.
• As an individual contributor, you will tackle some of our broadest technical challenges that requires deep technical knowledge, hands-on software development and seamless collaboration with all functions.
• You will envision and develop features that are highly reliable and fault tolerant to deliver a superior customer experience.
• You will get an opportunity to work with some of the best talent while learning from various highly-functional teams in the company.
• Plan and execute the roadmap with the engineering team to build and deliver next-generation systems.
• You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet deliverables throughout the software development lifecycle and continuously identify areas of improvement.
• Identify and improvise areas of improvement through data insights and research.

 

What we look for?

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science/IT from premier institute.
• 2-4 years of industry experience in Native Android development, with at least one live app on Google Play Store. 
• Good knowledge of Kotlin and/or Java with an understanding of Android Native SDK, specifically network classes, concurrency handling, databases, and background processes. 
• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms. 
• Solid understanding of Android Libraries related to UI, network, background services, and database.
• Familiarity with developing UI with both XML layouts and code. 
• Good understanding of SDK integrations, debugging, and troubleshooting. 
• Interest in exploring mobile app development ecosystems like React Native, Cordova and Flutter. 
• Comfortable with tackling ambiguous problems and unblocking yourself.
• Fair understanding of Push Notification ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

•  Build, iterate, and enhance mobile applications on Android.

•  Continue to evaluate innovative approaches on Android and present new ideas to improve our offering on Android and other mobile platforms.

•  Ensures that code developed is easy to test, easy to understand, extensible and meets the quality guidelines of the business unit.

•  Partner closely with the design team to create an intuitively easy to use application for our users.

•  Bring new features in the course taking experience to the Android platform.

•  Optimize the existing code for ease of use and performance and improve quality.

•  Continue to improve the development process. Evaluate and implement new tools as needed.

•  Lead and Contribute to a team culture that values quality while fostering initiatives and innovation.

• Knowledge of the common application/web security and OWASP vulnerabilities.

•  Knowledge of the encryption algorithms to protect sensitive information.

• Knowledge of PII, PCI, HIPPA, and GDPR compliance and how to implement.

• Understanding of security breaches of data-in-transit and data-at-rest and knowledge in implementation for both.

• Knowledge/Aware of finding the vulnerabilities of the third-party components/libraries used in the application and remediating vulnerabilities.

• Integrate with multiple devices & printers

Required skillset:

 Java, Android SDK, Rest API, SQLLite, Json, Enterprise mobility management (EMM) and EMV, POS application in Android(preferably version 4.4 Kitkat and API level 19 and above) 

Good to have:

 Play store deployment, push notifications, Web services, Android Location Services, Google Maps API, GIT

 Desired Competencies:

 Problem Solving Approach, Analytically strong, Time Management skills, Passionate to learn new technologies and working in an agile environment.

Android Developers with good experience in Kotlin. Experience in Swift/AR core / ARkit will be added advantage.
Note: Candidates from Premium Institutions are preferred

We are looking for an Android developer responsible for the development of a application aimed at a vast number of diverse users and Android devices. Your primary focus will be the development of Android applications and their integration with back-end services. You will be working along-side other engineers and developers working on different layers of the infrastructure. Pre-requisites: Must have independently released one app with 10000+ downloads. Skills : Strong knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks Understanding of thread management, memory management and other aspects of Java for mobile application development Familiarity with material design A knack for benchmarking and optimization Understanding of Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements Please include your github profile along with the application. Food and Weekend beer will be on us.

About us:

Zapit aims to be a multi-platform single app solution for universal payments using blockchain technology. Our goal is to spread economic freedom by pushing the boundaries of p2p payments by introducing non-custodial decentralised financial services.

 

We are looking to build smart contracts that can be deployed for real world use cases such as insurances, loans and other useful decentralised financial products. We are also working towards building an economy where concepts like company shares, gift cards, discount coupons, loyalty points and more can be tokenised including NFTs in the form of art, music, gaming items, event tickets, design concepts and more.

 

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with designers to develop a visually appealing, responsive & optimised app for mobile, web & desktop platforms.
• Use Flutter framework to develop great user experiences with effective workflows.
• Build reusable code and robust libraries of UI components.
• Write clean, maintainable and documented code with solid test coverage.
• Participate in the product roadmap discussions.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, scale and improve code base.
• Implement methods to understand user interaction and engagement on the product through metrics.

 

Requirements:

• Minimum experience of 1.5 years in Dart/Flutter development with a good knowledge of native Android & iOS development.
• Good understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms.
• Passionate and opinionated about beautiful design with an eye for detail.
• Should be updated with latest front end technologies and trends.
• Proficient knowledge of cross-browser compatibility issues and handle graceful degradation.
• Should have delivered multiple products.
• Interest in building things from scratch.
• Willingness and affinity to learn.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated, work well independently or as part of the team.

 

Our Stack:

We tend to work with Javascript, Typescript, Dart, Flutter, gRPC, Express.js, Heroku, NodeJS, MongoDB, AWS, Solidity, Bitcoin Script.

 

Good-to-Have:

• Open Source contributions.
• Interest in Cryptocurrency/Payments space.
• Familiar with Git and GitHub/GitLab

 

Incentives:

• Equity in the company
• Get to work in a distributed team.
• Handsome pay. (Competitive)
• Fast opportunities for personal and professional learning and growth, tons of autonomy and responsibility, results-driven environment, international team, exposure to a wide array of ecosystems and trailblazing technology, flexible work hours.

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Job Description Android developer is 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 along-side 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. Responsibilities Translate (Low and High Fidelity) designs (Wireframes, Prototypes, etc.) into high quality code to build android app. Design, build, and maintain high performance, reusable, and reliable Java code. Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the application Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs. Help maintain code quality. Skills Required: Solid Android Front End development experience/knowledge with Java, SDK. Android developer with FULL STACK (Java, PHP, MySQL) development experience/knowledge is an added advantage. Strong Architecture, design implementation knowledge and experience (MVC, etc.). Proficiency with Android Studio or Eclipse Utilize GIT and JIRA/Confluence to manage your work. Write unit tests and work with the QA team to further develop testing frameworks. Participate in code and design reviews with your peers to ensure high quality, efficient code and design are used in all your work Spend time researching and evaluating new and relevant technologies and techniques in the mobile space. Evaluate new versions of Android, Android Studio and related libraries and technologies used in our apps. AWS Cloud framework and technologies experience, App Store (Google Play) deployment experience. Very strong knowledge and experience in Java, Native android development with latest OS, Android studio, API development & integration, Database Design and develop the Database using MongoDB (NoSQL), third party libraries and APIs working knowledge, Mobile application testing experience. Working knowledge on SQL Server, MySQL or similar Relational Database is an added advantage. Experience in Web site development (Bootstrap, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML), Word Press, Angular.js, Web Services, Build, deploy and release management is an added advantage. Experience with SOAP, REST Web services and integration, DB Calls, Social enterprise integration, forums, geo location, geo fencing, payment integration, e-commerce integration. Translating designs, wire frames, fidelity diagrams into actual mobile apps using code. Performance tuning, optimization techniques, quality standards, industry best practices. Self-motivator, facilitator, and capable of executing and managing entire App Development process (End to End). Good communication and interpersonal skills, pleasant personality and professional mindset. Excellent problems solving, debugging skills, Can help, mentor and manage the technical team, junior developers. Knowledge of Agile Scrum, Waterfall, Pair programming. Experience of product release cycles, etc. Experience: Previous working experience with a startup would be an advantage. Education: Engineering (Preferably CS), MCA, M.Tech or any equivalent or higher technical degree from a good university/college with good academic score.

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We are looking for an experienced React Native developer interested in building performant mobile apps on both the iOS and Android platforms. You will be responsible for architecting and building these applications, as well as coordinating with the teams responsible for other layers of the product infrastructure. Building a product is a highly collaborative effort, and as such, a strong team player with a commitment to perfection is required.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a high-quality engineering team at a product startup or MNC
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or related technical field from a top-tier college
• Proficiency in CS concepts such as data structures and algorithms
• Experience in implementing readable, object oriented code and design patterns
• Understanding of build, deployment, A/B testing of products
• Familiarity with native build tools, like XCode, Gradle, Android Studio, IntelliJ
• Understanding of REST APIs, the document request model, and offline storage
• 1+ years of experience working as a React Native Mobile Developer

Strong understanding of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes Good knownledge of HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax and PHP Knowledge of SQLite, MySQL or related database management system