Software Engineer I (React Native-Android UI Development)

Company Description

iCloudEMS, a market leader in providing cloud-based end-to-end comprehensive education management solutions, empowers learner-centric approaches in India, UAE, and Africa. Since 2011, iCloudEMS has been committed to revamping education through technology, offering integrated digital platforms for educational institutions. Our mission is to automate and streamline academic activities, making education management efficient and hassle-free. We aim to expand our reach in Asia and the Pacific, fulfilling diverse educational needs with innovative solutions.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role for a We are looking for a Mobile Application Developer with strong expertise in PHP development to join our fast-growing EdTech product-based company. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in developing scalable mobile applications and be able to join immediately.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of PHP and backend development.
• Experience in mobile application development (Android/iOS or hybrid frameworks).
• Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs and database management.
• Good understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a product-based company, preferably in the Educational Technology (EdTech) domain.
• Candidates who can join immediately will be highly preferred.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and version control systems (Git).

Industry

• Software Development

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Provident Fund
• Work from home

Designation: Sr. Software Engineer – React Native

Work Location: Chennai/Bangalore

Experience: 

• 4 - 8 years of experience in development with minimum 2 years in react native.

Description:

• Should have min 2+ years of Hands-on experience in React Native development.
• Knowledge of REACT tools including React.js, Webpack, Enzyme, Redux, and Flux
• Experience with JavaScript, Typescript, CSS, HTML5 and front-end languages.
• Good understanding of Android/ iOS design guidelines, SDK.
• Exposure to building React Native components in native iOS and Android.
• Solve complex technical, scalability or performance challenges.
• Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git, SVN, Gitlab.

Educational Requirements:

B.E/B.Tech (CS/IT/ECE), MSc (CS), MCA

We are looking for a 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.

Responsibilities:

1. Build pixel-perfect, buttery smooth UIs across both mobile platforms.
2. Leverage native APIs for deep integrations with both platforms.
3. Diagnose and fix bugs and performance bottlenecks for performance that feels native.
4. Reach out to the open-source community to encourage and help implement mission-critical software fixes—React Native moves fast and often breaks things.
5. Maintain code and write automated tests to ensure the product is of the highest quality.
6. Transition existing React web apps to React Native.

• Designs and codes features for the Android application as per the specifications provided by Product and Design teams.
• Write unit tests for all features.
• Ships feature fast moving agile sprints.
• Works closely with API, Product Design and Product Management teams to brainstorm and chalk out details of features.

We are looking for an Android Developer who possesses a passion for pushing mobile technologies to the limits and will work with our team of talented engineers to design and build the next generation of our mobile applications.

Responsibilities:

• Own the entire development lifecycle as you prototype, create, optimize, test, launch, and refine Android apps.
• Build features that will reach millions of users.
• Work with fellow designers and developers in an iterative environment with short and impactful development cycles.
• Develop cutting edge functional modules that will be integrated across all our Android apps.
• Brainstorm, contribute new ideas, conceive innovative strategies, and implement solutions to difficult problems.
• Exploit the most advanced Android APIs and platform features to build innovative applications in food and dining space.
• Work closely with our backend team to interface with RESTful API services and contribute to the backend code when needed.
• Work with real-time feedback from our users to make the product better.
• Discover, design, develop, deploy, debug.
• Focus on Material Design principles and pixel-perfect implementation of the design into code.

Requirements:

• Engineers with 3+ years of experience in shipping consumer-facing Android apps with the large user base, ideally currently available on the Google Play Store (Please be sure to include links to all such apps with your resume).
• Top-notch programming skills in Java, Kotlin and Android.
• Command of memory management, view hierarchy, battery optimization and in-depth experience with multithreaded and networked applications.
• Worked with RESTful APIs, third-party SDK Integrations and common technologies like HTTPS, JSON, OAuth, and SQL.
• Thorough working knowledge of Android Studio with the Gradle build system.
• Understanding the quirks of the fragmented ecosystem of Android OS versions and devices.
• Solid experience with Git.
• Care for quality with an obsession for performance and willingness to spend time testing the team's work as well as yours.