Android Developer

Company Overview

Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner with 420,000 team members in 50+ countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions across strategy, technology, design, engineering, and business operations, driving real business value.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Android Developer to design, build, and maintain Android applications across devices, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, performant mobile solutions integrated with backend services.

Responsibilities

• Design and build advanced Android applications that meet performance, quality, and responsiveness standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new Android features aligned with product goals
• Write and execute unit tests to ensure code robustness, usability, and reliability under various edge cases
• Identify, troubleshoot, and fix bugs to improve application stability and user experience
• Continuously evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance development efficiency and application capabilities
• Maintain code quality, organization, and automation practices to support scalable development
• Adhere to Google’s Material Design principles and Android development guidelines to ensure consistent UI/UX
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs to support mobile functionality and third-party integrations
• Adapt existing web applications for Android platforms when required to extend functionality
• Participate actively in code reviews and technical design discussions to improve codebase and architecture
• Stay updated with Android development terminology, concepts, and best practices to maintain technical excellence

Required competencies and certifications

• Proficient in Kotlin and Java programming languages for Android development
• Experience with Android frameworks and libraries including Jetpack Compose, Android SDK, Android Jetpack Components, Room Database, LiveData, ViewModel, Navigation Component, and Coroutines
• Strong understanding of Android application architecture and design patterns such as MVVM, MVP, Clean Architecture, and Singleton
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, JSON/XML parsing, and API consumption for mobile integration
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and GitLab to support automated builds and deployments
• Skilled in Git version control systems for source code management
• Knowledge of Firebase services including Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM), Crashlytics, and Analytics for app monitoring and user engagement
• Understanding of Android app security, performance tuning, and memory management to optimize app stability
• Experience with unit testing and UI testing frameworks such as JUnit, Mockito, and Espresso to ensure code quality
• Familiarity with Google Play Store deployment processes and release management
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills to resolve technical challenges
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Experience with Dependency Injection frameworks such as Hilt or Dagger to improve code modularity
• Knowledge of Kotlin Flow and Reactive Programming concepts for asynchronous data handling
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments to support iterative development and continuous delivery
• Familiarity with mobile app monitoring and analytics tools to track app performance and user behavior
• Understanding of cloud platforms and backend integrations to enhance mobile app capabilities