Android Developer

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate Android Developer to join our client. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality Android applications that deliver exceptional user experiences. This position offers the opportunity to work on innovative features, collaborate with talented cross-functional teams, and contribute to the entire app lifecycle from concept to launch and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Android applications using Kotlin and other relevant technologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and release new features
• Write clean, well-tested, and efficient code
• Optimize application performance and user experience
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Android development trends and technologies
• Work with backend engineers to integrate mobile applications with backend services
• Troubleshoot and fix application bugs and issues
• Contribute to code reviews and provide constructive feedback
• Participate in the entire app lifecycle, from concept to launch and beyond

Required Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Kotlin and Java programming languages
• Solid understanding of Android SDK, Android Studio, and Android development tools
• Experience with Android UI/UX design principles and Material Design guidelines
• Knowledge of Android architecture components (MVVM, MVI, etc.)
• Experience with RESTful APIs and JSON
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git)
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A passion for mobile development and a desire to create exceptional user experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Jetpack Compose
• Knowledge of dependency injection frameworks (Dagger, Hilt, Koin)
• Familiarity with Coroutines and Flow for asynchronous programming
• Experience with Room Database or other local storage solutions
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
• Experience with Firebase services (Analytics, Crashlytics, Cloud Messaging)
• Published apps in Google Play Store (please provide links)
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
• Contributions to open-source Android projects

Technical Skills

Core:

• Kotlin (primary) and Java
• Android SDK & Android Studio
• Material Design guidelines
• MVVM/MVI architecture
• RESTful APIs & JSON
• Git version control

Additional:

• Retrofit/OkHttp for networking
• JUnit/Espresso for testing
• Gradle build system
• XML and Jetpack Compose for UI
• Android Jetpack components