Senior Android Developer

About the Role:

A Senior Android Developer is a highly skilled professional responsible for designing, developing, and enhancing Android applications. They independently handle complex tasks, possess advanced coding skills in Kotlin, and are well-versed in various development tools and frameworks. 

Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, and develop cutting-edge Android applications that are scalable, efficient, and maintainable.
• Write clean, modular, and well-documented code using Kotlin and Java, following industry best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and backend developers, to understand and translate project requirements into robust Android applications.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and alignment with project requirements.
• Work with threading models to optimize performance and responsiveness.
• Integrate and utilize Native Camera APIs and manage SurfaceView, SurfaceProvider, and use cases to capture and analyze images or videos.
• Perform bitmap operations (saving, cropping, compressing, and format conversion).
• Use ML Kit for basic machine learning functionalities and implement prototypes with on-device models.
• Develop and optimize audio features, including audio recording, playback, and working with audio formats (frequency, amplitude, decibels).
• Implement Speech-to-Text and Text-to-Speech functionalities.
• Leverage FFMPEG (optional) for advanced audio/video processing.
• Stay updated with the latest OS changes, permissions management, and APIs for working with camera and audio.
• Implement WorkManager and Services to handle background tasks effectively.
• Develop applications with Jetpack Compose for advanced UI designs.
• Utilize socket programming to facilitate real-time data exchange with backend services.
• Identify and implement new tools and technologies to enhance development processes.
• Identify and resolve bugs, performance bottlenecks, and other issues efficiently.
• Collaborate with QA teams to develop comprehensive test plans and ensure high-quality releases.
• Follow secure development, testing, and deployment practices to ensure overall system security.

Requirements:

• B.E./B. Tech/M.S./M. Tech in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant industry experience in Android development.
• Strong logical and analytical skills.
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin programming languages.
• Expertise in Android SDKs, different Android versions, and RESTful APIs for backend communication.
• Proficiency with offline storage, threading models, and asynchronous tasks.
• Experience with Camera APIs and working with bitmap operations.
• Basic experience with ML Kit and on-device models.
• Familiarity with audio concepts (frequency, amplitude, decibels) and audio formats.
• Ability to implement speech-to-text and text-to-speech functionalities.
• Experience working with Firebase, Google SDKs, and push notifications.
• Hands-on experience with Jetpack Compose for building modern Android UIs.
• Familiarity with Crashlytics for monitoring app stability.
• Socket programming knowledge for real-time data transmission.
• Familiarity with WorkManager and Services for background task handling.
• Knowledge of the latest Android OS updates and permission management best practices.