Senior Android Developer

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and build advanced applications for the Android platform using Kotlin and Java.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Work with RESTful APIs, third-party SDKs, and cloud services to integrate back-end functionality.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications through profiling and optimization.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following industry best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Publish and maintain applications in the Google Play Store.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in Android app development.
• Proficient in Kotlin and Java, and well-versed with Android SDK.
• Experience with architectural patterns like MVVM, MVP, or Clean Architecture.
• Knowledge of Jetpack components (LiveData, ViewModel, Navigation, Room, Data Binding).
• Experience with Firebase, Push Notifications, SQLite, and background services.
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX design principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with Git, Gradle, and CI/CD tools for Android.
• Experience with testing frameworks like JUnit, Espresso, or Mockito.

Desirable Skills and Certifications:

• Published one or more apps in the Google Play Store.
• Experience with Jetpack Compose and Coroutines/Flow.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodology.
• Knowledge of Android security best practices.
• Certifications like Google Associate Android Developer or Android Kotlin Developer Certification are a plus.