Android Developer (Fixed-Term)
Job Summary:
The Android Developer will lead the development and maintenance of high-quality Android applications by playing a key role in the entire development lifecycle, from concept to delivery, and provide technical leadership to the development team. The role requires deep expertise in Android development, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to mentor and guide junior team members.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
Define the app’s architecture, including database structure, APIs, and backend services.
Design and build advanced applications for the Android platform.
Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
Work on performance optimization for applications.
Identify and correct bottlenecks.
Work on bug fixing and improving application performance.
Collaborate with QA teams to develop comprehensive test plans.
Prepare for deployment by configuring local databases and necessary environments.
Publish the app to the Google Play Store and manage the release process.
Monitor the app’s performance, user feedback, and any potential issues.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a similar field
With at least 3+ years of professional experience in Android app development, with a strong portfolio of published apps.
Strong knowledge of the Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with and handle different screen sizes.
Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services.
Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning.
Ability to design applications around natural user interfaces, such as “touch”.
Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks.
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements.
Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications.