Software Developer

Responsibilities:

• Writing clean and efficient codes for iOS applications

• Supporting the entire application lifecycle from concept to design, testing, release and support

• Troubleshooting and bug fixes for applications, to ensure that codes are clean and secure

• Recommending changes and enhancements

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

Required skills:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field

• You have prior experience as an iOS Developer

• You have a portfolio of released applications on the App Store

• You are familiar with mobile product and design lifecycles

• You have proven experience in iOS development in either Objective-C / Swift

• Experience with iOS frameworks (Eg. Core Data, Core Animation etc.)

• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to effectively integrate iOS applications

• Good understanding of iOS release cycle and familiarity with CI/CD platform and pipelines

• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (eg. Git)

• Familiarity with various testing tools

As a Flutter Developer, you will be responsible for designing and developing high-quality mobile applications using the Flutter framework. Your primary focus will be on creating elegant, performant, and responsive user interfaces (UIs) that deliver a seamless user experience across multiple platforms. You will collaborate with a team of software engineers, designers, and product managers to transform requirements into fully functional mobile applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop mobile applications using Flutter framework and Dart programming language.
• Design and implement user-friendly, responsive UI components and screens.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyse requirements, and translate them into technical specifications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following industry best practices and coding standards.
• Optimise application performance for various devices and screen sizes.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to identify and fix issues, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Integrate RESTful APIs, third-party libraries, and services to enhance application functionality.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in mobile application development and Flutter framework.
• Continuously improve development processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers to refine and iterate on application designs and user experiences.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience in developing mobile applications using the Flutter framework.
• Strong proficiency in Dart programming language and object-oriented design principles.
• Solid understanding of mobile app architecture patterns (such as MVVM or Redux) and state management solutions.
• Proficiency in UI/UX design principles and the ability to create visually appealing and intuitive interfaces.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integration of third-party libraries and services.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills to identify and resolve application issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated with a passion for staying updated on emerging technologies and trends in mobile app development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in developing cross-platform mobile applications for iOS and Android using Flutter.
• Knowledge of native mobile development (Swift, Kotlin) and familiarity with platform-specific APIs and features.
• Familiarity with backend technologies and server-side development (e.g., Node.js, Firebase, or GraphQL).
• Understanding of software testing methodologies and automated testing frameworks.
• Contributions to open-source projects or personal app development portfolio.

Gobillion is a YCombinator backed IIM-NIT alumni co-founded social commerce startup headquartered in San Francisco, USA with offices in New Delhi, Bangalore and Guwahati. We are bringing e-commerce 2.0 to the next 400 million online customers across India, through a community and social driven approach. Our co-founding has diversified experience with prestigious organizations including McKinsey & Company, Deloitte US, EY, Adobe and SAP Labs.

Gobillion has been rapidly scaling and is backed by some of the world’s most prestigious investors from US, Europe, SE Asia and India including - YCombinator, Justin Mateen (Founder - Tinder), Pioneer Fund, Soma Capital, Venture Souq, Goodwater Capital, LetsVenture, Vikalp Sahni (Co-Founder- Gobibibo) amongst others.

We have been selected for and globally validated by the world’s leading investors/accelerators including YCombinator, Founder Institute Silicon Valley, NASSCOM 10000 Startups - India and Assam Startup. We have been named as the Top 10 Global startup for YCombinator S21 by Alex Mitchell.

Summary of role:

As a Developer, you will be working alongside our product team in the conceptualization, design and development of app and frontend components. You will be doing the following on the job

• Write clean, manageable code and maintain proper documentation
• Reviewing application requirements and interface designs.
• Developing and implementing highly-responsive user interface components using Android material design concepts
• Writing application interface codes using Java, Android
• Developing and implementing front-end architecture to support user interface concepts.
• Monitoring and improving front-end performance.

Why Join Us?

• You will have a chance to be a leader and have the responsibility to scale Gobillon across India's most fast growing cities
• The opportunity to join one of India’s fastest growing companies at an early stage - We are giving our early team members to benefit from a strong ESOP pool and be part of our growth journey
• Joining an amazing team of Gobillion rockstars from colleges like IIMs, IITs, NITs etc. and from organizations including McKinsey & Company, Deloitte US, EY, Adobe, SAP Labs, Urban Company, Udaan, Amazon, Delivery, Ninjacart, Accenture etc.
• Wear the Gobillion badge with pride - We are looking for owners with a founder’s mindset - not just employees. If you are passionate about our mission about making e-commerce social for the next 400M customers in India and serve as culture carriers - we are the right place for you!

Key Responsibilities of this Role:

• At least three years of production level experience in working with native Android using Kotlin, Java
• Bachelors in Computer Science (or equivalent work experience) is preferred
• Understanding of key design principles.
• At least one Android app developed by you must be live
• Experience with responsive and adaptive design.
• In-depth knowledge and passion for Java, Kotlin, CSS, HTML, OOPs and front-end languages
• If you have worked on an app (on Android) used by 100K+ users, you will be preferred.

• Translate designs and wireframes into high quality code for TV, tablets and mobile
• Design, build, and maintain high performance, reusable, and reliable Kotlin code
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the application
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization

Android Developer Requirements:

• Proven experience as an app developer (2 - 4 years).
• Strong knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services
• Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
• Ability to design applications around natural user interfaces, such as “touch”
• Familiarity with the use of additional sensors, such as gyroscopes and accelerometers
• Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications
• A knack for benchmarking and optimization
• Understanding of Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Familiarity with continuous integration