Tech lead - Mobile

Job Overview:

Now, we are seeking a skilled Kotlin Developer with around 2+ years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-performance Kotlin-based applications while ensuring best practices in architecture, security, and performance optimization.This is your chance to make an impact, and we’re here for it.

Key Responsibilities:

● Develop, enhance, and maintain Kotlin-based applications.

● Work with local databases such as Room, SQLite, and Realm for efficient data storage.

● Integrate API services using Ktor, Retrofit, and OkHttp for RESTful and GraphQL-based communications.

● Implement Kotlin Coroutines & Flow for asynchronous programming.

● Follow Clean Architecture and MVVM/MVI principles for scalable and maintainable code.

● Optimize application performance, security, and responsiveness. Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure application stability.

● Stay updated with Kotlin, Jetpack components, and the latest industry best practices.

What We're Looking For:

● 2+ years of experience in Kotlin development (Android or KMM).

● Strong knowledge of local database management (Room, SQLite, Realm, or SQLCipher).

● Expertise in API service integration using Ktor, Retrofit, or OkHttp.

● Hands-on experience with Kotlin Coroutines & Flow for efficient asynchronous programming.

● Strong understanding of Jetpack components (LiveData, ViewModel, Navigation, WorkManager, etc.).

● Experience in designing applications following Clean Architecture, MVVM, or MVI patterns.

● Knowledge of dependency injection frameworks like Dagger/Hilt or Koin.

● Proficiency in version control systems (Git) and platforms like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.

● Experience with unit testing using JUnit, MockK, or Espresso.

● Understanding of performance optimization techniques for Kotlin applications. 

• B.E. / B.Tech. / MCA in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields is required.
• Proven software development experience and Android skills development
• Proven working experience in Android app development and have published at least one original Android app.
• Experience with Android SDK
• Experience working with remote data via REST and JSON
• Experience with third-party libraries and APIs
• Working knowledge of the general mobile landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies
• Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle.

• Advise and discuss with the team on the architecture and requirements.
• Bring your experience for mobile User Experience.
• Set up actions to ensure high level of quality and satisfaction
• Build and maintain efficient and reliable code.
• Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Informatics Engineering or similar
• Minimum of 4+ years work experience in similar roles
• Strong knowledge in Front-end frameworks (React Native)
• Strong knowledge in the mobile language (swift, objective-c, java, kotlin)
• Experience in unit testing and TDD.
• Advance knowledge in using testing frameworks ( Karma, Jest, Appium, Cypress ).
• Experience with Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Experience in CI/CD
• Having a coaching profile, good communication skills is crucial to ensure good exchange and sharing of information within and outside of the train
• Being able to provide based on the audience synthetic or detailed information is mandatory
• Being curious to continuously learn and being a leader in your domain of expertise
• Immediate or very low availability
• Fluent in English - written and spoken (mandatory)

Job Brief

We are looking for a Sr. Android developer with 6+ years of experience who will be 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 alongside 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.

Main Responsibilities of an Android Developer

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Writing clean and efficient codes for Android applications.

2. Monitoring the performance of live apps and work on optimizing them at the code level.

3. Identifying and resolving bottlenecks, rectifying bugs, and enhancing application performance.

4. Performing unit and instrumentation tests on code.

5. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and design new features.

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

Key Requirements

1. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent field.

2. You have prior experience as an Android Developer using Kotlin, Java, and Android SDK and Android NDK will be a plus but not compulsory.

3. The candidate should have experience in publishing applications on the Google Play store.

4. Proven work experience in design patterns mobile architecture using frameworks such as MVVM/MVC/MVP.

5. Familiarity with RESTful APIs to effectively integrate Android applications.

6. Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git.

7. Familiarity with various testing tools.

Your passion and interest in your work is the key to success for you, so if you are looking for your dream place where you can show up and enjoy your work then we could be the right match for each other, so let's connect to be the part of the amazing journey to do something innovative.

Responsibilities and qualifications

• 5+ years of Android development experience
• Will own several parts of our tech stack, but primarily our Android app
• Build new functionality to the Android app and regularly re-architect it to keep up with latest technologies (e.g., Kotlin)
• Work on new tech that we are already a leading user of (e.g., Google Firebase)
• Work closely with the backend team to construct creative solutions
• Optimize, improve efficiency, scalability, stability of application
• MUST BE reliable, and be able to communicate clearly
• MUST BE able to own and deliver their own work within deadlines, professionally
• Should be passionate about building a strong engineering culture

Bonus Points for experience building high-scale applications, SDKs and other web technologies (like JavaScript).

Who we are

• Fast growing Chennai-based startup (with venture funding)
• Led by strong engineers with significant experience at top tier firms like McKinsey, Oracle, Morgan Stanley, and authors of multiple Java Standards
• Building an awesome product already used by Swigg etc.
• Raised investment, so this role will not vanish in a few months
• Mentors include the Vice Chairman of HCL, Chairman of Singapore Airlines, Senior leaders from LinkedIn etc.

Other background information

• Looking for strong, passionate developers who want to join our team and grow
• We move fast, and will make you an offer in a few days for the right person
• The job location will be in Chennai (it is the SaaS capital of India)
• Please only apply if you are open to moving to Chennai (or are already here)
• This won't be a 10 - 6 job, but you will be given amazing responsibilities
• You will learn a ton, have a lot of flexibility, and have fun while doing it!

Job Perks

• Daily breakfast
• Friday team lunches
• Macbook 
• Office near beach (for when people return after COVID)
• Potential for stock options (in lakhs)
• Stipend to attend conferences
• Potential travel to Singapore and other client locations

Building products at BiCSoM is about turning dreams and ideas into lovable technology and design solutions. As a mindful member of the BiCSoM team you will create rule-breaking mobile applications and websites using Flutter and Dart, BLOC pattern and Redux. Large number of people across the globe use our products everyday, we take pride in wearing ‘Made with love in India’ on our sleeves.

What are we looking for?

1. We expect you to have your domain knowledge of Flutter, Dart, Room or Realm DB, BLOC pattern based development, Redux and RX Dart
2. There are few skills which you need to have from get-go:
1. You are a problem solver, polite and someone who values team members and customers
2. You respect time and understand, lost time never  comes back
3. You have the ability to explain your algorithms and solutions and understand how to ask questions with respect to mobile app development and web development scenarios
4. You are a smart and energetic talent from engineering and computer science background 
5. Based on the situations you can contribute individually or work with team and make work productive and fun
6. In terms of day to day work, for 2 years you should have done the following:
1. At least 2 to 3 live projects in Flutter or Native Android or iOS
2. Thorough understanding of Dart programming for mobile application development
3. Writing frontend code with SOLID principle
4. Unit testing of your code with Travis CLI
5. Collaborative development with BitBucket or GIT and handling of code merge conflicts
6. Documenting frontend code 
7. Knowledge of Android native and iOS native is a plus
8. Proficient in Linux,  and understanding of Ubuntu OS
9. Knowledge on Firebase or Firestore is a plus

1. Work location: Bengaluru city and Remote
2. Working days - 6 days a week

BiCSoM Technologies Private Limited is committed to breakthrough innovation and success for its team members. From our mindful culture of compassion and wisdom to passionate customer success philosophy, this is one awesome place to work! So come and experience what it takes to build digital products which are loved by millions of users across the globe. You will find speed, agility, fun and supportive culture where we are responsible for each other’s success. 

1. BiCSoM is a registered startup under the Startup India initiative of Government of India and a DIPP registered MSME
2. BiCSoM was recognized as one of the top AR/VR startups in India in 2018 in DCB Bank innovation carnival

• Strong understanding of iOS performance analysis and optimization techniques along with the tools.
• Experience in provisioning and publishing apps in iTunes/App Store with working knowledge of Apple publishing Procedures and App review Process.
• Experience in Geo-location and Social Networking API.
• Strong understanding of Maps Kit, Location Based Services, Social Media API’s, Third Party API Integration, Push Notifications, REST Web Services, XML Parsing and JSON Parsing.
• Solid understanding of the Mobility trends and MVC.