Software Development Engineer I - Android Apps (1-3 yrs)

Job Title : SDE I - Android Developer

Location : Remote

Duration : Full-Time

Notice Period : Immediate joiners or within 15 days

Experience Required : 3+ years

About the Role :

We are looking for an Android Developer to join our team and contribute to building high-performance, scalable, and user-friendly mobile applications. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in developing Android applications, integrating third-party services, and optimizing performance. The role requires a strong understanding of modern Android development principles, architecture, and best practices.

Technical Skills Required :

- Dependency Injection : Strong expertise in Dagger/Hilt DI framework.

- Kotlin Coroutines : Proficiency in handling asynchronous programming using Kotlin Coroutines.

- Android Development : Experience in designing and developing native Android applications.

- Google Maps SDK : Hands-on experience integrating and customizing Google Maps within applications.

- Device Sensors & Location Services : Knowledge of sensors such as gyroscopes, accelerometers, and Bluetooth beacons is preferred.

- Mobile Architecture : Understanding of mobile architectures, UI/UX standards, and emerging trends.

- Build & Testing Tools : Strong grasp of build tools, unit tests, functional tests, and compatibility tests.

- Performance Optimization : Experience in benchmarking, performance monitoring, and optimization techniques.

- Push Notifications : Good understanding of push notification services and implementation.

- App Deployment : Experience in publishing applications on the Google Play Store.

- JavaScript & ES6 : Basic understanding of JavaScript fundamentals and ES6 is a plus.

- Code Hygiene & CI/CD : Experience with linting, unit testing, and CI/CD pipelines for automation.

- Security & Session Management : Knowledge of session management, security best practices, app versioning, and analytics.

- Third-Party SDKs & WebViews : Experience in integrating third-party SDKs and working with WebViews.

Key Responsibilities :

- Work closely with product and UX teams to design, build, and enhance Android applications.

- Develop and maintain high-quality code following best practices in Android development.

- Optimize application performance, ensuring smooth UI/UX and minimal resource consumption.

- Implement and maintain secure session management and authentication flows.

- Conduct thorough testing, including unit tests, UI automation, and compatibility testing.

- Troubleshoot and resolve bugs, crashes, and performance bottlenecks.

- Collaborate with backend engineers for API integration and efficient data handling.

- Continuously monitor and adopt the latest Android technologies and trends.

- Strong problem-solving skills with a solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.

- Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

- Experience working with version control systems (Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, or GitLab).

- Understanding of Android's lifecycle, memory management, and threading model.

- Good verbal and written communication skills to articulate technical concepts effectively.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have) :

- Experience with Firebase services, analytics, and crash reporting.

- Knowledge of server-side technologies and API security.

- Familiarity with Jetpack components and MVVM architecture.

- Exposure to Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) or Flutter.