Android Developer

Role: Android Developer

Location: Bangalore

Core Responsibilities

• Application Development: Design and build advanced applications for the Android platform from scratch.
• Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and high-performance code, primarily using Kotlin or Java.
• UI/UX Implementation: Collaborate with designers to translate wireframes and designs into responsive, pixel-perfect interfaces.
• API Integration: Connect applications to back-end services and third-party libraries using RESTful APIs and JSON.
• Testing & Debugging: Conduct unit and instrumentation tests to ensure robustness, including edge cases and general reliability.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and fix bottlenecks, memory leaks, and bugs to improve application speed and responsiveness.
• App Publishing: Manage the end-to-end process of publishing and updating applications on the Google Play Store.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Technical Proficiency: Expert-level knowledge of the Android SDK, Android Studio, and the Gradle build system.
• Programming Languages: Proficiency in Kotlin (preferred) and/or Java. Familiarity with C++ or Python can be a plus.
• Architectural Patterns: Solid understanding of modern architectures such as MVVM, MVP, or Clean Architecture.
• Database Management: Experience with local storage solutions like Room, SQLite, or Firebase Realtime Database.
• Version Control: Mastery of Git for collaborative development and code management.
• Education: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is typically required.
• 3-7 Years of relevant experience

Common Tools & Frameworks

• UI Toolkit: Jetpack Compose (modern) or XML-based layouts.
• Networking: Retrofit, OkHttp, or Volley.
• Dependency Injection: Hilt, Dagger 2, or Koin.
• Backend Services: Firebase (Authentication, Analytics, Cloud Messaging)