Android Mobile Developer (Pittsburgh)
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Summary
On-site Android developer in Pittsburgh building and maintaining Android apps in Kotlin/Java: implementing UIs from designs (ConstraintLayout, RecyclerView), integrating REST APIs (Retrofit, RxJava), and testing with JUnit/Espresso while collaborating with PMs, designers, and QA.
Job Description
- Proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java.
- Strong grasp of Android SDK, Jetpack components, and mobile architecture patterns (MVVM/MVP).
- Experience with version control systems like Git.
- Familiarity with building and publishing apps to the Google Play Store
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Application Development: Write clean, maintainable code to build new features and maintain existing Android apps.
- UI/UX Implementation: Translate wireframes, mockups, and design specifications into responsive layouts and widgets using tools like Constraint Layout and RecyclerView. (1, 2)
- API & Backend Integration: Connect applications to RESTful web services, JSON data sources, and third-party libraries (e.g., Retrofit, RxJava). (1, 2)
- Testing & Debugging: Perform unit testing, instrumentation testing, and automated testing (e.g., JUnit, Espresso) to fix bugs and ensure app stability. (1, 2)
- Performance Optimization: Monitor live app performance, reduce latency, eliminate memory leaks, and ensure security across different device models. (1)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, UI/UX designers, backend engineers, and QA testers