SDE I (Android)

About the Team

Navi's Engineering team builds the backbone of our financial productsspanning lending, payments, insurance, investments, and debt management. We operate as cross-functional teams that work closely with Product, Data, and Business functions to deliver reliable, high-performance systems at scale.

Our engineers focus on solving real-world challenges through scalable architecture, automation, and long-term thinkingensuring every Navi product is built to serve millions efficiently and seamlessly.

About the Role

As an SDE I Android Developer at Navi, you will work closely with Product and Design teams to build intuitive, high-quality user experiences on the Android platform. You will contribute to developing reusable Android components, debugging performance and functional issues, and improving engineering practices through collaboration and code reviews.

This role provides strong exposure to large-scale mobile systems and an opportunity to grow as an Android engineer while shipping impactful features used by millions.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product and Design teams to implement user-centric Android experiences
• Develop and maintain reusable Android components and libraries
• Actively participate in code reviews, contributing to better engineering quality and consistency
• Debug and resolve performance, stability, and functional issues in Android applications
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code with a focus on long-term scalability
• Document technical specifications, sequence diagrams, and Low-Level Designs (LLDs)
• Contribute to feature design discussions and provide inputs on technical feasibility
• Support continuous improvement through feedback on processes and team practices

Must-Have Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience developing Android applications using Kotlin/Java and the Android SDK
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles
• Solid knowledge of Data Structures and Algorithms
• Experience with Android UI frameworks (Jetpack Compose and/or XML-based views)
• Familiarity with Android Architecture Components (ViewModel, LiveData/StateFlow, Room) and common design patterns
• Understanding of networking, multithreading, and memory management on Android
• Experience using version control systems such as Git
• Ability to write clean, scalable, and maintainable code
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Experience integrating third-party SDKs into Android applications

About Navi

We are on a mission to make finance simple, accessible, and affordable for a billion Indians. Guided by a strong customer-first approach, we are building tech-first solutions that work at scale.

Our offerings span Loans, Insurance, Mutual Funds, Digital Gold, and UPI. Founded in 2018 by Sachin Bansal and Ankit Agarwal, Navi is one of India's fastest-growing financial services organizationsbut we're just getting started.

Our Culture

At Navi, ambition meets opportunity, and ideas turn into impact quickly. We empower people with high ownership from the start, encouraging them to solve meaningful problems and build with excellence.

Teams here work in an environment that values speed, collaboration, and craftsmanship, while celebrating learning, growth, and shared wins. Whether you're shaping the future of fintech products or driving innovation behind the scenes, life at Navi means being part of a high-energy, talent-driven workplace where your contributions truly make a difference.

We're guided by our own operating systemThe Navi OSa set of principles that shape how we work and win together. Learn more at navi.com/our-values.

If this feels like you, Navi is the place to grow, thrive, and make a real impact.