Android Architect

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Role: Android Solution Architect Total Experience: 8+ years in Android development, with significant experience in an architectural or lead role.

Work Location: Mumbai, Bangalore, Trivandrum (Hybrid Only)

Technology Stack: . Languages: Kotlin (primary), Java

. Android Frameworks & Libraries: AndroidX, Jetpack Compose, Coroutines, Flows, Workers, Room, Hilt, Dagger2, LiveData, RxJava

. Architectural Patterns: MVVM, MVI, Clean Architecture, Microservices (for mobile context)

. CI/CD Tools: Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Bitrise

. Version Control: Git (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)

. Testing Frameworks: JUnit, Mockk, Screenshot testing, Espresso(UI testing) . Database: Room, Sqlite

. Networking: OkHttp, Retrofit, REST

. Security: Android Keystore (or similar cryptographic libraries)

. Other: Android Studio, Genymotion, ADT

Must-Have Skills:

. Expert-level proficiency in Kotlin and Java for Android development.

. Extensive experience in designing and implementing scalable, modular, and maintainable Android application architectures (e.g., MVVM, Clean Architecture, Microservices for mobile).

. Deep understanding and practical experience with Jetpack Compose for modern UI development.

. Strong expertise in asynchronous programming with Kotlin Coroutines and Flows.

. Proven experience with dependency injection frameworks like Hilt and Dagger2.

. Solid understanding of Android Jetpack components including Room, LiveData, and WorkManager.

. Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Bitrise) for automated testing, building, and deployment.

. Proficiency in Git for version control and collaborative development.

. Ability to lead technical discussions, define architectural guidelines, and make critical technical decisions.

. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.

. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor and guide development teams.

. Experience in optimizing Android applications for performance, memory usage, and battery life, especially for low-end devices.

. Demonstrated ability to refactor legacy codebases and migrate to modern architectural patterns and technologies.

Responsibilities:

. Lead the architectural design and development of complex Android applications, ensuring scalability, performance, security, and maintainability.

. Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines across Android development teams.

. Collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, and backend engineers to translate business requirements into technical specifications and architectural designs.

. Conduct technical reviews of code, designs, and architectural proposals to ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices.

. Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and frameworks to improve development efficiency and application quality.

. Mentor and guide junior and mid-level Android developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.

. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, providing expert guidance and solutions.

. Stay up-to-date with the latest Android trends, technologies, and industry best practices.

. Contribute to the overall technical strategy and roadmap for mobile development.

. Oversee the implementation of robust testing strategies, including unit, integration, and UI testing.

. Drive continuous improvement in development processes and application performance.

Qualifications:

. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

. 8+ years of progressive experience in Android application development, with at least 2-3 years in an Architect or Lead Android Developer role.

. Proven experience in designing and delivering large-scale, high-traffic Android applications.

. Strong portfolio of successful Android projects, demonstrating architectural leadership and technical depth. . Experience with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

. Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment