Senior Android Developer

Required Skills:

• Good analytical and programming skills in Java, Android 2.2 + SDK/NDK Development (Web Services APIs, LBS, UI, and XML, Layout Design, Social Network Integration, Content Providers, etc.), XML, JSON, SQLite3 and MySQL.
• A handful of experience in tools like Android Studio, Eclipse and analytical tools like Find Bugs and PMD.
• Basic knowledge about Hybrid Applications and ideas on publishing applications in the Android Market.
• Knowledge of PHP-driven CMSes versioning tools like SVN will be an added advantage.
• Should be able to do Client Interaction
• Expertise in design and development of applications to Android devices/platform.
• Maintain quality and ensure the responsiveness of applications.
• Hands on experience with Android Studio, APIs and Database usage.
• Expertise in automated test tools for Android applications.
• Exposure to UI design principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the available libraries.
• Experience in NDK/C++/Java/Android framework.
• Hands-on experience with SCM tools and services such as Git, Gitlab, Gerrit, SVN, others
• Familiarity with open-source toolchains.
• Other GUI design tools and framework experience desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop Android applications for mobile phone and tablet devices
• Facilitate architecture discussions for new features and the overall app
• Establish coding best practices and review regularly
• Perform code reviews
• Track app performance and optimize bottlenecks
• Monitor key business metrics and root cause any declines
• Create and maintain automated reports to ensure adequate test coverage
• Work closely with other developers, QA, and project managers to ensure alignment of priorities, deliverables and deadlines
• Collaborate with UX to ensure the app has a native look and feel, and closely follows the Material Design guideline
• Reach consensus with the backend developers on data models and communication protocols using JSON, and implement according to specification.
• Establish cross-team procedures to ensure backend API s are properly documented, and any changes are always backwards compatible with existing app versions
• Promote the mobile team within the organization, and increase awareness of innovative mobile-only features we can deliver to adapt to the shift towards mobile while staying ahead of the competition
• Be an enthusiastic and positive representative of our team as you interact with a variety of business partners